Sloppy Joes

INGREDIENTS

    * 1 Lb hamburger
    * 1 Med. onion
    * 4 cloves garlic, minced
    * 1 jalepeņo 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, jalepeņo, 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 some 
vinegar. Toss to combine, then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to coat the salad evenly and 
season with salt and pepper.