2 medium green and/or yellow sweet peppers, finely chopped 1 fresh serrano pepper, seeded and chopped ½ cup finely chopped, peeled jicama ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt

Artichoke-Bean Spread

1 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel Salt to taste Pepper to taste

Quick Steak Sauce

¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup raisins 2 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon molasses 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce ¼ teaspoon pepper