Comments on: what’s cooking wednesday: roasted peppers with garlic & olive oil

By: anna l'americana

anna l'americana — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:31:11 +0000

Gil & Michelle: The paper bag – You put the peppers in a closed paper bag to cool after roasting. Makes the skin come off easier – something about the steam. I’m betting P will appreciate that tip!!! If you don’t have a grill and don’t want to wait for the oven or just want to make one (WHAT?), you can “roast” them one at a time right on the open flame of your gas stove (the process isn’t so much about cooking the peppers as it is burning off the skin). Put the pepper right into the flame and keep turning until it all turns black, using tongs or even a fork to keep your fingers out of the flame, then put it in a paper bag to cool, and then peel – the skin will come right off. The best thing is to make a whole bunch, put them in a jar making sure the oil covers the peppers. They keep for quite a while this way in the fridge and then you have them to make all sorts of goodies. My favorite way: on fresh hot pizza bianca……..YUM!

Yes we put our in a little jar too–they do last quite a while and are *so* nice to have handy

By: Zandria

Zandria — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:15:39 +0000

Yes, thinking about roasted peppers with garlic and olive oil DOES get my mouth watering! I want to come for a visit!

Peppers are on the grill!

By: Gunfighter

Gunfighter — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:49:30 +0000

That looks REALLY good! This is my first visit to your blog... but I'll be back! Gunfighter's last blog post..You Pick The Topic (from Jodi) Gunfighter, welcome and I hope to see you again soon!

By: bella

bella — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:14:38 +0000

Yum, yum, yum! I roast peppers all the time on the grill… then add oil & garlic to them with a splash of balsamic vinegar. Simply divine.

Mmmm balsamic vinegar! YUM!!!!

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:44:45 +0000

Yummy!! We love our grilled peppers!! Fast and simple way is on the stove top using a cast irom grill... Here is a little shot of how we cook them... Peperoni e Melanzane It's been awhile, thanks for the idea! Jill's last blog post..Shooting Range Jill, yup, that'll work too...always tasty aren't they? Thank *you* for stopping by!

By: Gil

Gil — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:50:08 +0000

My Father used to bring shopping bags of peppers home, when he found some he liked the looks of, for my Mother to roast. I seem to remember her roasting them in brown paper bags in the oven of the stove and then preparing them as you do. Somehow they always taste better when roasting fresh peppers out of the garden or from a farm.

I seem to remember something about paper bags from my youth too. My grandmother didn’t make these very often, though, so it’s not a clear memory. But I *do* remember my grandfather bringing them (and tomatoes and potatoes, etc.) home in bags from the farmers he’d pass on his way home on the weekends–he was a truck driver and passed through a lot of farmland. Also brought home *the best* milk…in plastic bags. YUM!

By: Salena

Salena — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:06:04 +0000

Roasted peppers ROCK! My family always did this - blacken the outside, then prepare them like you do. To this day, it's one of my favorite things to eat - just like you said, on a piece of nice Italian bread. My father was the master of roasting peppers - he did them over open flame also. Wow - I have a craving now! Salena's last blog post..Overshadowing Government I hope you get near some roasted peppers soon! I think I'm going to have to go to the store and find some more. I'll eat some for you, just in case.

By: Shan

Shan — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:13:02 +0000

Oh that looks yummy!

Shan’s last blog post..what’s cooking wednesday – banana bread

Yummy but probably not going to pass the Abby test for vegetables; but I’m sure she’ll try it when she’s older

By: heather

heather — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:58:01 +0000

This sounds SO good. I can't wait to try it! heather's last blog post..The Wheels on the Bus

By: The Food Hunter

The Food Hunter — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:50:29 +0000

We always have roasted peppers on hand. You can use them in so many dishes. But my favorite is eating them with just oil, garlic and some good Italian bread.

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Definitely a great staple…and a great snack