Sausage & Peppers
What is Hero Roll?
Pronounced /HEER-oh rohl/
Definition
A hero roll is a long, crusty Italian-style sandwich roll, also called a sub, hoagie or grinder depending on the region.
A good roll is sturdy enough to hold juicy fillings. Some delis use seeded semolina rolls.
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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
Creamy tomato rigatoni with crumbled sausage in 30 minutes.
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The Classic Italian Sub
The deli-counter Italian sub, built in the right order.
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The Green Jacket Grill
Sunday at the majors: a shaky lie in the tall grass, a caddie who has seen this before, and Uncle Larry sinking the putt of his life — then hoisting Sally on the eighteenth green with a sausage link where the trophy should be.
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What kind of peppers do you use for sausage and peppers?
Use two red or yellow bell peppers for sweetness and one green bell pepper for the classic bitter edge. Cubanelle peppers are the Italian-American original — thinner walls, faster cooking, more flavor. Add one long hot or a pinch of chili flake if you want heat.