Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches

1 pound bulk Italian Sausage, mild or hot
1 red pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
4 teaspoons butter
3 sandwich buns

Shape sausage into three patties.  

On two pieces of aluminum foil, spray non stick cooking spray.  Divide the red pepper, onion, and butter onto the aluminum foil.

Close foil around vegetables.  

Grill Italian sausage and vegetable packets over medium high heat until sausage is cooked through.

On sandwich buns, place Italian sausage, red peppers, and onions.  

 

 Spread brown mustard on top bun if desired.  Makes 3 servings.

My husband and I grew up in Iowa.  There was a little hole in the wall restaurant that made this sandwich.  Why is it that the little local dumpy restaurants always have the best food?  The restaurant that made this sandwich became so popular, they decided to upgrade to a bigger and fancier place, but some how the food wasn't as good as the crowded little shack. 

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Grilled Potato Packets

Grilled Potato Packets

2 large potatoes, sliced
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided

Spray 2 sheets of aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray.  

Divide the potatoes, onion, and red pepper evenly on the aluminum foil.  Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning over top.  Slice butter.  Place 1 1/2 tablespoons butter on top of potato mixture.

Close foil around ingredients.  Grill over medium high heat, 5 minutes on both sides.  Remove to top rack of grill for 5 minutes on each side.  Grills vary, so cooking times are approximates.

Be careful when you open the packets; the steam can burn you.  Makes 3 to 4 servings.

When it is hot outside, cooking in a slow cooker or on a grill are my preferred methods.  You get delicious food without heating up the house.

I love grilling because my husband does most of the work.  I just do the prep, then sit back and watch him play with fire.

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Mango Salad

Mango Salad

1 1/2 cups diced fresh mango
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 1/4 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup chopped parsley or cilantro

Dressing

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (0.07 ounce) packet Italian dressing mix

In large bowl,combine diced mango, black beans, corn, red pepper, red onion and parsley or cilantro.

In small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, water, lime juice, cumin, and Italian dressing mix. Mix well

 Add dressing mixture to bowl with chopped mango and other ingredients.  Mix well.

 Chill at least one hour before serving.

This is one of my husband Stan's favorite salads.  He loves the combination of sweet mangoes with the tang of the balsamic vinegar, and the texture of the black beans.  He always goes back for seconds.

We like have the Mango Salad alone, as a side salad with a sandwich, or even spooned over chicken. 

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