(bell) peppers/capsicum

This is a great way to turn sweet peppers into a gourmet ingredient. Serve the peppers as part of a mixed starter, tapas or mezze. Ingredients 3 Romano peppers (you could use bell peppers or a mix of both) 1 tsp red peppercorns (optional) Fresh herbs (optional) 100ml white wine vinegar 4 tsp...

Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, cut into wedges 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste 300ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce 1 tsp soft brown sugar 200g tin bamboo shoots, drained 200g beansprouts 220g tin water chestnuts...

Inspired by the upcoming Cooking Challenge using Peppers, I have been tossing the decision of Stuffed Red Bell Peppers with dill lemon scented Greek Rice & / or doing a Spanish Rataouille, called Pisto Manchego .. Wast do you do with Red or Green Bells ?

You can either cut the sausages up into bite size pieces, saute them with various color bell peppers (the more, the merrier, I think), and sweet onions, and serve it on top of a base such as polenta OR you can cook the sausages whole to use for a sandwich in a hearty bun, then top with sauteed...

Cooking time: 20-25 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 3 tbsp light vegetable oil 1½ tsp cumin seeds 25 g ginger, finely chopped 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 fresh whole red chilli, sliced lengthways and crushed 1 fresh whole green chilli, chopped 2 peppers, cut into strips 15 French...

Cooking time: 60-65 mins Serves: 3-4 Ingredients: 2 aubergines, sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 100 g onion, chopped 350 g mixed peppers, sliced 1-2 cloves garlic, to taste 300 g tomatoes, chopped 50 g fresh breadcrumbs 50 g mature Cheddar cheese 1 tbsp fresh parsley or mixed herbs, finely chopped...

Ingredients 8 Thai green eggplants, sliced 8 mm 5 gherkins, sliced 8 mm 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 6 Thai red chili peppers, chopped 4 flat parsley leaves, chopped olive oil seasoning Method Put the eggplants...

Ingredients 400 g pork loin or fillet, trimmed and diced 25 mm 3 ripe tomatoes, skinned and diced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, pureed 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger, pureed 1⁄2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 green, red or yellow capsicum...

Congratulations go to @The Late Night Gourmet who won the ingredient challenge "Sausages" with a recipe for Scotch Quail Eggs with Mustard Sauce and has chosen peppers (any sort including chillies and peppercorns) as the next challenge ingredient. The deadline for entries is Friday 15th Sept...

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Baked Provolone In Terracotta Clay Earthenware, Delicious and simply as A, B, C .. Ingredients & Tools: 1 Cazuela / Earthenware Clay Baking Vessel .. 1 large round of Provolone per person 1 Green Italian Horn Pepper or Bell variety 1 Red Onion sliced in thin arcs or rings. 1 small Red Bell or...

Haloumi cheese has a wonderful creamy taste yet it stands up to grilling and holds its shape. It will absorb marinades really well and here I've used tamarind sauce, which adds a sweet and sour dimension. If you can't obtain tamarind sauce, I've suggested a substitute below. Charred Haloumi...

Mushy Pea and Sprout Patties with Roasted Aubergine and Peppers These patties are made with mushy peas cooked from dried peas, rather than canned mushy peas. Its important to cook the peas right down until as much moisture is removed as possible. I don't know if this would work with canned mushy...

Ingredients 8 thai green eggplants, sliced 8 mm 5 gherkins, sliced 8 mm 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 Thai red chili peppers, chopped 4 flat leaf parsley, chopped olive oil seasoning Method Put the eggplants...

Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, skinned (approx 500g) 2 red peppers, cut into quarters and deseeded (approx 350g) 2 large courgettes, sliced lengthways into thick slices (approx 230g) 3 sprigs of thyme plus extra for garnish 2 tbsp cold pressed rapeseed oil ½ lemon Method Preheat the oven to...

Well here comes the first recipe for the current ingredient for the challenge. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/pb/recipes/potato-bean-stew/14488/ Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups) 2 teaspoons chili powder, preferably chipotle chili powder...

Chakchouka (or Shakshouka and other various spellings) is a middle Eastern dish traditionally served in a cast iron pan with flatbread to dip into the sauce. Its popular in Israel, where it is often served as a breakfast dish. Its quite similar to the Mexican breakfast dish Huevos Rancheros...

Ingredients 6 large (8-ounce) red bell peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped onions 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2/3 cup cooked white rice, cooled 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon...

This is a Greek/Turkish style dish. Cinnamon is the key to the taste here. Its a spice I often forget about and only remember when making apple pies. But the Greeks know that cinnamon works brilliantly with meat. I served this with a Greek salad incorporating salty Feta cheese and black olives...

This is adapted from a recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi from his book Plenty More. He uses goat's cheese and adds a few other ingredients. This is a simplified version using feta for a salty tang combined the earthy sweetness of the swede (rutabaga). I would serve one or two per person as a starter...