This sausage was brought back to Rome by soldiers who had served in Lucania, located in the heel of southern Italy, probably around 200 B.C. Peppery, spicy, smoked sausages are still made in many ...

Smoked sausage — easy to find in most grocery stores in a variety of flavors — is a great place to start because it’s already cooked and doesn’t need much more than a quick browning to ...