Tag: roasted peppers

Panino with Grilled Chicken, Roasted Peppers, and Gorgonzola Balsamic Dressing

Panino with Grilled Chicken, Roasted Peppers, and Gorgonzola Balsamic Dressing

(photo: a piece of Italian Gorgonzola or blue cheese that I used with our basic salad dressing recipe) Condition Yourself to Love the Foods You Hate I’m always surprised when folks tell me they don’t like a particular food or ingredient such as cilantro, baby goat, rabbit, blue cheese or Gorgonzola, etc.  When I ask folks why they don’t like a […]

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Pesto and Roasted Pepper and/or Sun Dried Tomatoes Bruschetta

Pesto and Roasted Pepper and/or Sun Dried Tomatoes Bruschetta

(photo: courtesy of Dr. K., whole wheat bread toasted with a pesto and sun dried tomato topping) One of the most attractive principles of Italian cooking is that with a few simple, yet high quality, ingredients one can create wonderful dishes that are cheap, healthy, and exceptionally flavorful.  The simple bruschetta, with an almost limitless variation list, is the  epitome […]

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Simple and Everyday Italian Food

Simple and Everyday Italian Food

  (photo: hummus or chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.  Omit the tahini if you’d like a more Italian version!) By now many of our readers have realized that Italian food is all about simple preparation and great ingredients.  In short, simple food equals great food that is satisfying, easy to prepare, and healthy for you. […]

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National Sandwich Day: Two Sandwich Recipes, Roasted Peppers, and My Guide to Italian Meats

National Sandwich Day: Two Sandwich Recipes, Roasted Peppers, and My Guide to Italian Meats

In honor of National Sandwich Day here are two of my favorite egg sandwiches as well as a guide to Italian cured meats and how to make your own roasted peppers.  Enjoy the day and make a sandwich for dinner tonight! Fried Egg Sandwich with Provola: Next to salumi, the fried egg (with a runny warm, runny, yoke) makes the […]

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Recipe: Homemade Roasted Peppers in Olive Oil, Basil, Garlic, and Dried Oregano

Recipe: Homemade Roasted Peppers in Olive Oil, Basil, Garlic, and Dried Oregano

I view homemade roasted peppers as the ultimate condiment; that is to say, you can include roasted peppers in your antipasto, sandwich, as a side with grilled meats, or even include them in your favorite grilled cheese sandwich or omelet.  Sound tasty; then stop buying the jarred stuff and make them at home!  Here’s the full ingredients list, including the items […]

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Basic Hummus Recipe

Basic Hummus Recipe

  Who wants to cook when the temperature outside is nearly 100 degrees?  I certainly don’t want to fire up my stove, so why not whip up a batch of hummus: 1 can (large) of chickpeas (save some of the water from the can) 1 half lemon (squeeze for lemon juice) Salt to taste Olive oil (1/2 cup) Tahini Paste […]

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