Some meals are just too easy, and too good. This has quite a French country flair.

Brown Italian, or other smoky sausage such as a Polish. Remove and set aside. Then add two cups or so of small tomatoes halved, or quartered depending on size to the still warm pan, if too dry add a bit of olive oil. Add a clove of garlic chopped along with herbs, whatever is available, and two cans of white beans, drained, salt and pepper to taste. Turn heat to a low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the sausage back and simmer for another 10-20. Its ready.

A red or white wine will work fine, but since today is rainy and cold it is going to be red, bon appetite’