*-1 pound sausage (I used chicken with artichoke and garlic)
*-1 large, or 2 small apples, chopped (no need to peel)
*-1 yellow onion, chopped
*-1/2 cup chopped carrots
*-3 cups already cooked long-grain rice (I had white basmati leftovers)
*-1/2 cup raisins
*-1 T dried parsley flakes
*-1 T brown sugar
*-1/2 tsp allspice
*-1/2 tsp cinnamon
*-1/4 tsp black pepper (start with 1/8 if your kids don't tolerate a touch of spice)
*-1/3 cup chicken broth or water (I used water)