Italian Sausages with Peppers & Onions

This is for when you want something more than just a hot dog!

Ingredients:

• 1 package uncooked Italian sausages, hot or mild
• Water
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 large onion
• Salt, pepper to taste
• Condiments of choice (ketchup is really good here)
• Hot dog buns (preferably from the bakery section)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Cook the sausages in a large skillet filled with water (enough to cover the sausages) on medium heat 45-60 minutes (more water should be added throughout cooking if too much evaporates).
2. Slice the onion and pepper into long, thin strips and add to the skillet.
3. When there is almost no more water in the skillet, add extra virgin olive oil.
4. Add salt, pepper to taste. Cook together until the onions and peppers are tender.
5. Brown the sausages on both sides. Serve in hot dog buns with condiments of your choice. ENJOY!!

"Bigus" or Stewed Cabbage with Sausages

Ingredients:

• 2/3 medium head of cabbage
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1/2 lb smoked cooked sausages
• Vegetable oil
• Sour Cream/Mayonnaise
• Salt, pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Chop the onion and saute in vegetable oil in a large skillet until slightly golden-brown.
2. Peel and grate the carrot and add to the onion.
3. Chop the cabbage, add a pinch of salt, and squeeze it with your hands to release some juice.
4. Add the cabbage to the skillet. Next add 1/2 cup of water, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
5. Cook the vegetables, covered, on medium heat until almost ready (~25 minutes).
6. Cut the sausages and saute in vegetable oil in another skillet, until a slightly darker color appears.
7. Add the sausages to the vegetable skillet.
8. Mix everything, cook about 5 minutes and serve with a dollop of sour cream or mayonnaise. Enjoy!