Christopher Columbus discovered sweet peppers on his travels in the New World. He thought he could make a fortune importing this delish veggie BUT sweet peppers grew fine in their new, Mediterranean home.
When young, sweet peppers or bell peppers are green. There are also yellow, orange, purple and brown varieties. Red peppers are actually green peppers left to ripen on the vine for a longer period of time. The sweetest peppers are red, yellow and orange, while green and purple peppers have a more tart flavour.
Peppers are full of vitamins and BONUS consist mostly of water so are low in calories.
Picking a pepper : Look for smooth, firm flesh that has a rich colour and no shriveled or soft spots. Avoid peppers with a hefty feel - this usually means they are full of seeds.
Pepper partners : Sweet peppers taste great with eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, onions, garlic and corn. Other good flavour partners include basil, marjoram, olives, mozzarella, goat cheese, Parmesan and capers.
Yummy roasted red peppers
- red bell peppers
- olive oil
- garlic cloves
- chopped parsley
- salt and pepper
What to do;
Roast peppers until they have blackened spots, blisters and are tender. Place into a plastic bag and set aside to cool. Once cool remove the skin and seeds. Cut into strips. In a glass jar combine salt, pepper,olive oil, garlic and parsley. Add peppers and store in the fridge.
Great on pizza's, salads, in wraps or as a snack with a cheese platter.
Today I am grateful for;
- fab summer weather
- yesterday's yummy pizza
- my new laptop courtesy of the insurance :) and
- the mechanical mouse
- the conduit guys
- Pete's visit - was sooo scrumptious to see you
- my 2010 Kent calendar
This makes me smile
" When I think of how much I have to look forward to, I almost hyperventilate." - Mike Dooley.
Fabulous John Lennon Quote;
Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted."
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I am a natural winner. I only listen to the winners - people who know what they are doing and who live a joyous, loving, prosperous life.
Love yourself, create your own paradise and throw in some ' spur of the moment fun' and live it........
Peace 'n whirlpools of luv
xxx
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