Sausage and Peppers, Potato Salad

Mark here...these recipes come from the Barefoot Contessa and I made them when we watched Friday Night Lights, the episode was called "It's Different For Girls"...I made a small quantity as there was just 2 of us.

Sausage and Pepper "Hot Dogs"

Ingredients

Sausage (We went fancy here and got some great sausages from McCall's Meat and Fish in Los Feliz)
Onion
Red Pepper
Yellow Pepper
Olive oil
chopped garlic (1 clove)
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato puree
pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper


Cut the onions in half, and then slice them into 1/8-inch-thick half-rounds. 
Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the peppers, garlic, vinegar, tomato puree, pepper flakes, salt and pepper and continue cooking an additional 10 minutes.



Potato Salad

Ingredients

3 lbs Red Potatoes
Kosher salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red onionPlace the potatoes and some salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then place the colander with the potatoes over the empty pot and cover with a clean, dry kitchen towel. Allow the potatoes to steam for 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white wine, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, dill, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Set aside.

When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in quarters or in half, depending on their size. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. While the potatoes are still warm, pour enough dressing over them to moisten. Add the celery and red onion, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Toss well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.