Veggie Fajitas

- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper, 1 small onion, all chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- chopped lettuce, tomatoes
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- sour cream, guacamole, salsa


Wrap the tortillas in foil and place in a 250F oven to warm while you are preparing the other ingredients. Over medium high heat, "stir fry" the chopped peppers and onion in the olive oil, until they are softened. Remove from the heat and add the balsamic vinegar, if desired. Serve immediately and let each person assemble his/her own fajita with the cooked vegetables, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, with the other condiments on the side. You can keep the second round of fajitas and the cooked vegetables in the oven to stay warm. To make the dish vegan, use soy cheese and vegan sour cream, or just omit them - the dish is still delicious. Serves 2.

Guacamole

- 1 ripe avocado (to ripen, place in a paper bag with a banana at room temperature for a couple of days - a ripe avocado should feel soft when squeezed)
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh and mash in a bowl. Add the other ingredients and mix well. It will keep in the refrigerator (covered) for at least one day, and actually freezes well also.