Sloppy Joes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Lb hamburger
• 1 Med. onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalepeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 Med. red bell pepper, diced
• 1.5 Cups tomato sauce
• 2 Tbs tomato paste
• 1 Tbs rice wine vinegar
• 1 Tbs unsulphered molasses, (reserve other parts of the moles for future use)
• 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tsp dry mustard
• 3/4 Tsp salt
• Ground black pepper to taste
• Whole wheat burger buns

INSTRUCTIONS

Brown the meat and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up meat into crumbles as it cooks. Add the garlic, jalepeño, and red pepper and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, (except the buns!), reduce heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Pepper and Potato Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 pounds small potatoes, baby Yukon gold or red skinned potatoes
• 2 ounces sliced pepperoncinis
• handful of shredded basil leaves
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 3 or 4 artichoke hearts
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Dice the potatoes into large pieces and place in a pot of water. Bring water to a boil and cook potatoes until tender. Drain and return to hot pot to dry them out. Add pepperoncini, bell peppers and scallions to potatoes. Dress with a splash of pepperoncini juice and the rice wine vinegar. Toss to combine, then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to coat the salad evenly and season with salt and pepper.