3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds Italian sausage links
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell peppers, sliced
1 yellow bell peppers, sliced
2 large onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (12-oz.) bottle beer (I used Sam Adams Summer Ale)
1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons hot sauce
salt and black pepper, to taste

Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Cook sausages until browned on all sides. Remove sausage from pan, and set aside. Pour 1 bottle of beer into the pan, scrape up any blackened bits from the bottom. Add the red, green and yellow peppers, onions and garlic to the pan. Add the tomato paste. Season with oregano, cilantro, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer until onions and peppers are tender. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water. Slice the sausages and add to the peppers. Cover, and simmer another 5-10 minutes or until sausage is cooked through.

Serves 4-6

This recipe is so simple, but when you are using fresh corn, the flavor is wonderful. I also don’t like eating my corn off the cob, so I prefer to cut it off before eating.

4 ears fresh corn
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon water
salt, to taste
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Using a knife, carefully cut the corn kernels from the cob. Place into a small saute pan or sauce pan along with the butter, water, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat while stirring. After about 5 minutes, turn to low and cover until you are ready to serve. Stir occasionally.

Serves 4

Recently I shared with you a special recipe for Chicken & Broccoli I prepared using Zip Sauce. Zip Sauce goes great on chicken and beef and is comparable to soy sauce. My friends over at Zip Sauce have provided me with a special coupon code that will allow you to buy one bottle of Zip Sauce and get one FREE!

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Coupon code: zip530

Making Maple Glazed Turkey on 12seconds.tv
Today I made probably the quickest cooking video ever! lol I came across this site called 12seconds, so I set out to create a SUPER QUICK cooking demo.

I have been in love with my panini press. I feel like every other day I’m making new creations using whatever I have handy in my kitchen. If you do not own one of these, I highly recommend picking one up. They are relatively inexpensive.

2 slices 12-grain bread
2 slices muenster cheese
3-4 slices maple glazed turkey
1 tablespoon chopped tomato
mayonnaise, to taste
brown mustard, to taste
salt & pepper, to taste

Spread mayonnaise on one side of one piece of bread, then spread mustard on the other slice. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Layer the turkey, cheese and tomato on top of one slice of bread. Place the other slice of bread on top. Place on a preheated panini press and pull the top down. Let cook for 2-3 minutes or until brown and toasted.

Serves 1

3 shots Bacardi Raspberry Rum
3 shots Fruit Punch
1 shot pink lemonade
3-4 strawberries
15-20 ice cubes

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until the ice is chopped fine. Pour into a martini glass or wine glass and serve.

Serves 2

Everyone loves these dips and they taste so much better when you prepare it at home with fresh ingredients. I have included links on how to make your own taco seasoning and guacamole.

1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup guacamole
1 (16oz.) can refried beans
1 pint sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup black olives
1/4 cup sliced jalapenos

Prepare your guacamole and set aside. Spread 1 can of refried beans in a shallow serving dish. Mix 1 pint of sour cream with the taco seasoning and spread it over the beans. Top with 2 cups of shredded cheese, 1 cup guacamole, 1 cup tomato. Top with green onions, olive slices and jalapeno slices. Serve with tortilla chips.