…bread and good wine. Notes The best peppers for roasting are bell peppers, which are fleshy and have skins that will slip off easily after roasting. Frying peppers, while possible…
Spiedini e arrosticini (Italian Kabobs)
…dry out during cooking. The sausage can be mild or spicy. And any of the above combinations can be interspersed with vegetables, my favorites being onion, bell pepper (red, green…
Peperoni ripieni di tonno (Tuna Stuffed Peppers)
There are so many different ways to stuff a pepper. Here’s one, Tuna Stuffed Peppers, that I particularly like. Stuffed peppers are commonly used as an antipasto or part of…
Peperoni sott’aceto (Pickled Peppers)
…Ingredients For each medium-sized jar of pickled peppers 500g (1 lb) bell peppers For pre-cooking the peppers: 1.5 liters (6 cups) water 250 ml (1 cup) white wine vinegar 1…
Cialledda (Bread and Tomato Salad)
…Sliced bell peppers Basil leaves Directions Cut or break the bread into chunks. Place in a bowl and sprinkle some water over the pieces, tossing gingerly so all the pieces…
Cipollata calabrese (Calabrian Style Braised Red Onions)
…of tomato, added towards the end of the braise, lends a lovely color, while some strips of bell pepper provide a classic pairing but change the character of the dish…
Pinzimonio (Tuscan Crudités)
…tender asparagus… Other common vegetables include bell peppers and cauliflower, although personally, I don’t care for these vegetables eaten raw. And although really tender raw baby artichokes are a favorite…
Peperoni al gratin (Peppers au gratin)
…and slice the peppers into strips. (See notes below for details on prepping the peppers depending on the type you’re using.) Toss the peppers with enough olive oil to coat…
