Can't go Wrong on a Classic

This is another fast and simple favourite of mine, which works both as a quick meal in a hurry, and equally well for entertaining.

CLASSIC SAUSAGE AND BELL PEPPERS

4-5 chopped hot Italian sausages; bell pepper chopped into 1/4 inch strips; 1/2 chopped red onion; 3 minced cloves garlic; coarse salt and fresh pepper; olive oil

Sausage is a tough one to find quality and great flavour. Let's face it, Maple Leaf and, chances are, your local grocer just don't cut it. I suggest going directly to a butcher and describing the way you like your sausage and they will tell you what you're looking for and cut you off some fresh links.

Heat the olive oil to a light smoke and start cooking the sausage, adding the onion after two or three minutes. (Meanwhile, prepare rice for the side, if using). Then add peppers and sauté over medium heat until sausages are cooked through and starting to char and peppers and onions are very soft and starting to char. Then add garlic and sauté about a minute or two. Season to taste and serve with Jasmine rice.