Italian Sausage And Peppers

Italian Sausage And Peppers

2 pounds Italian link sausage, browned
1 can or jar prepared spaghetti sauce
1 large green bell pepper, sliced into thick strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 hard rolls

Combine ingredients in crockpot. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.

Serve on hard rolls as sandwiches. Top with mozzarella cheese, if desired.

Grilled Tofu Sandwiches

Grilled Tofu Sandwiches

2 (1-inch) slabs marinated firm tofu
4 slices white or whole wheat bread
Mayonnaise
Horseradish, to taste
1 large tomato, sliced
Salt and pepper
Lettuce
Thinly sliced red onions (optional)

Be sure to use the firm, Chinese-style tofu rather than the soft or regular tofu. It tastes best after it has been marinated for several days.

Prepare the grill if you are grilling the tofu, and grill it on both sides, about 6 inches above the coals, until it is well-browned and a little crispy. Otherwise, broil the tofu on both sides. Spread the bread with mayonnaise and horseradish to taste. Slice the tofu in half, crosswise, to make pieces 1/2-inch thick, and cut the pieces to fit the bread. Arrange the tomato slices on the tofu, and salt and pepper them; add the onion if desired. Cover with the lettuce and another slice of bread.

Makes 2 sandwiches.

Red Devil Franks

Red Devil Franks

1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 pound frankfurters (8 to 10)
Frankfurter buns (8 to 10)

Cook onion and garlic in margarine over low heat until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, sugar and chili sauce. Continue heating until flavors are well blended, about 5 minutes.

Split frankfurters lengthwise and arrange split-side up in shallow pan. Spoon sauce over frankfurters and heat under broiler until frankfurters are hot and sauce is bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes.

Serve hot on split, toasted frankfurter buns. Spoon on extra sauce.

Chili Burritos

Chili Burritos

This is a terrific way to use up any leftover chili.

1 1/2 cups chili
4 flour tortillas
1 cup mild Cheddar cheese, grated

Heat the chili. Lightly heat the tortillas in a dry skillet. Divide the chili among the 4 tortillas. Sprinkle on the cheese. Roll up into cylinders. Serve warm.

Serves 4

Carnitas

Carnitas

This is one thing you can do with extra pork roast. Serve with warmed flour tortillas, more lime juice and finely chopped avocado.

2 to 3 cups cooked pork roast pieces
At least 1/2 cup chopped scallions
Juice of 1 Mexican lime
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
Salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine all ingredients in a roasting pan coated with nonstick spray. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes on highest rack in oven. Then turn on broiler and broil about 5 minutes to desired shade of brown.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.