Spicy Sausage and Shrimp

Makes 6 servings

1/2 pound spicy cooked sausage (andouille or chorizo) cut in 1/4-inch rounds (chicken or turkey andouille or chorizo will be

lower in fat)

1cup sliced celery, (about 2 stalks) cut on the bias in 1/4-inch pieces

1green bell pepper, peeled, cored, thinly sliced

1yellow bell pepper, peeled, cored, thinly sliced

1orange or red bell pepper, peeled, cored, thinly sliced

3cloves garlic, peeled, crushed, but left whole

3tablespoons finely chopped shallots

1cup vermouth or dry white wine

2cans (14 ounce) diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2cups chicken stock, fat free, low sodium

2bay leaves

1teaspoon marjoram (or oregano)

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2-3 drops *Tabasco® sauce or more, to taste

1-1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

2green onions, thinly sliced

Place sliced sausages in a cold Cuisinart® Electric Skillet; set the tempera- ture to 300°F. When the sausage pieces are nicely browned, add the celery, green pepper, yellow pepper, orange pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables have softened. Add shallots; stir for 30 seconds (do not let burn), then immediately pour in wine. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, bay leaves, and marjoram. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove garlic pieces; taste for seasoning. Add salt, pepper and Tabasco® if desired.

Add shrimp; stir to combine, cover, and cook until shrimp are firm and pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish with parsley and green onions. Serve with rice or crusty bread.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 315 (27% from fat) • carb. 15g • pro. 36g • fat 9g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 254mg • sod. 830mg • calc. 107mg • fiber 3g

*Tabasco® is a registered trademark owned by the McIlhenny Co.

SLIGHTLY SPICY SLOPPY JOES

Makes 16 servings

3pounds very lean ground beef (90-95%)

1pound onion, chopped

3cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

1can (28 ounces) thick tomato purée

1can (6 ounces) unsalted tomato paste

1cup beef broth or stock, fat free, low sodium

2tablespoons brown sugar, lightly packed

2tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2-3 tablespoons chipotle chile* with sauce (or to taste), finely chopped

1teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat the Cuisinart® Electric Skillet to 350°F; brown meat, breaking up chunks with the back of a spoon. Add the onion, garlic and chopped pepper; stir for 1 minute. Add tomato purée, tomato paste, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Cook for 45 minutes, until slightly thickened. Serve on sandwich rolls.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 186 (43% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 17g • fat 9g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 51mg • sod. 168mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 2g

*Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce can be found in the specialty food sec- tion of most well-stocked grocery stores. Unused Chipotle pepper in sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week, or may be frozen.

CSK-150, IB-5239A specifications

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