Sicilian Hash Food

ROAST BEEF-POTATO HASH

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the frozen hash browns, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Flatten the potatoes, cover and cook, without stirring, until starting to brown on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir a few times, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mostly browned, about 15 minutes. (Reduce the heat to medium if the potatoes are browning too quickly.) Use a wooden spoon or spatula to shape the potatoes into 4 rounds.
• Top the potato rounds with 2 roast beef slices each; season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover with 2 cheese slices each, then top with the red onion. Cover and cook over medium heat until the cheese is just melted, about 2 minutes; sprinkle with the chives.

CHICKEN SICILIAN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into pieces. Place a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan and heat. Add the chicken and brown on both sides. Add the onion and the cherry peppers. Discard any excess oil. Add the mushrooms, olives, and capers. Add a dash of paprika and 3 to 4 ounces lightly salted butter. Cook on a high flame until the butter is completely melted, mixing to keep the butter from separating.