Combine all ingredients except the olive oil and the three optional
items in a large bowl and mix well. If making sausages, use the sausage
attachment on a heavy-duty mixer, stuff the casings with the mixture
and twist and tie to make eight 4-inch links. Or shape into eight
3-inch-long lozenges, slightly fatter in the middle, formed around
metal skewers or into 8 patties. Preheat grill. If the sausages are
in casings, prick with a fork 2 to 3 times and brush with oil. Grill
3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked through. For lozenges, brush
with oil and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side. For patties, brush
with oil and grill 4 to 5 minutes on each side or sauté‚ over high
heat. If desired, sausages may be threaded on skewers alternately
with green pepper pieces and onion quarters before grilling. Makes
4 servings. This recipe was adapted from "The Mediterranean Kitchen"
by Joyce Goldstein
