Posts Tagged peppers

Cajun Inspired Maque Choux. (quick and easy)

12 oz smoked or andouille sausage, cut into ¼ inch wheels.   1 large onion, slivered Several peppers, any type and color, chopped 1 jalapeno 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ pound  fresh beans, cleaned and cut in bite-sized pieces 3-4 ears sweet corn, raw sliced off the cob.   […]

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Queso Dip

Serves 6-8 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped1 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 red or yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped1-2 hot peppers of your choice, seeded and finely chopped1 teaspoon Kosher salt1-1/2 cups milk, divided1 8-ounce block cream cheese, cut into cubes3 cups […]

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Italian Fried Peppers

Italian Fried Peppers is a fast, easy and tasty side dish. This pan-fried dish is the perfect compliment to any meat dish.  Or, serve on a crostini as an appetizer.   Servings: 4 servings 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic (minced) 3 large peppers (red, green or yellow or choice) sliced 1 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) […]

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SMASHED SHISHITO PEPPER GRILLED CHEESE W/ WHISKEY AIOLI

YIELD: 2 SANDWICHES PREP TIME: 15 MINS COOK TIME: 10 MINS TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES SANDWICH: 6 oz shishito peppers 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil a few pinches salt & pepper 4 slices rye bread 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese (or more if you’d […]

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Tomato Zucchini Salad

7 large heirloom tomatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), cut into wedges 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 medium sweet peppers, thinly slice, any colors 1/3 cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, parsley […]

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Taco-filled Peppers

1 pound ground beef 1 envelope taco seasoning 3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup salsa 4 medium green peppers 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no […]

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Shishito Pepper Appetizer (or how to prepare shishitos)

These little gems are reportedly mild, except or about every tenth one. And not very hot at that. So I’ve included shishitos under both the HOT and MILD pepper categories. Here’s what you do. Heat a little olive oil (or sesame oil) in a wide sauté pan […]

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Corn and Poblano Chowder

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 pound chopped; about 1 large or 2 medium-size onions) 3 fresh jalapeno chiles, cored, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and ribbed (use rubber gloves!) 4 cloves garlic, peeled, and minced or pressed 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 8 cups […]

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Poblano Pepper Sauce

• 3 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves • 2 tablespoons honey • Salt and freshly ground pepper • 1/2 cup olive oil Place peppers, vinegar, cilantro and honey in a blender and season […]

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Kielbasa, Pepper, Onion and Potato Hash

1 (14 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch rounds 1 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 yellow, red or orange bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 3 small or 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced olive oil salt and pepper Instructions: 1 In a heavy bottomed […]

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