Melted Red Peppers And Garlic Food

MELTED RED PEPPERS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Stem and seed the peppers and cut them into thick strips, about 3/4-inch wide.
• In a wide skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over low heat until the oil begins to bubble. A few handfuls at a time, add the peppers and turn to coat with the oil. When all the peppers are in the pan, add the thyme and vinegar and adjust the heat to a low simmer. Sprinkle with salt.
• Cook until the peppers are soft and sweet and garlic has almost dissolved, about 45 minutes, shaking the pan and stirring gently every 10 minutes. Don't stir too often or the peppers will begin to break down.
• When the peppers are cooked, use tongs to lift them out of the pan and into jars. Strain the oil and divide between jars. Top off with extra olive oil.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to two months. Serve on toasts, with cheese or cured meats, or add to frittatas or pasta sauce.

MELTED-PEPPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Slice the onions thinly, into 1/8-inch half-moons. (A food processor is great here, and you can reuse it for the peppers later.)
• Heat the oil in a large, tall-sided skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions and 2 big pinches of salt. Stir every couple of minutes so they become soft without getting too much color (browning in spots is fine), about 10 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, stem, seed and slice the peppers into 1/8-inch strips.
• When the onions are ready, add the peppers and garlic and another 2 big pinches of salt, and stir until the juices collect in the bottom of the pan, then let it cook. After about 10 minutes, the juices may have cooked off, so keep a closer eye on the pan, and stir more frequently so it doesn't burn.
• After 5 minutes or so, or when the sound has turned from a steamy bubble to a more crackling sizzle, you'll want to stir about 30 seconds to a minute, to pick up any bits that have caramelized, and dissolve them back in.
• After another 5 minutes, or when the peppers are very soft and spreadable and everything smells fantastic and sweet, add the thyme and vinegar and cook, stirring, for 1 more minute. Taste, and add more salt or vinegar if desired. Remove the peppers from the heat, and let cool. Store, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks. It tastes best at room temperature or warm.

RED PEPPERS MELTED WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat a medium pan on low heat. Pour in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add peppers(and onions and garlic if using) and cook slowly, until soft (about 1/2 to 1 hour). The peppers should almost melt.
• Season with salt and pepper, add a little more balsamic vinegar once or twice if they look dry.
• Toast sliced bread under broiler, rubbing the clove of garlic over them before toasting. Spoon peppers over bread and serve warm.

HOT ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix dressing and mustard in medium bowl until blended. Add artichokes, peppers and onions; mix well.
• Spoon into 1-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with cheese.
• Bake 6 to 8 min. or until dip is heated through and cheese is melted.

PASTA WITH SARDINES, ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Once boiling add pasta and cook to desired doneness.
• In a medium sized skillet melt the butter on medium heat. Once melted add chicken stock.
• Slice roasted red pepper into strips and chop the clove of garlic.
• Add horseradish to the pan and mix. Let the liquid reduce slightly and add remaining ingredients. Simmer the sauce until reduced a little more.
• Once pasta has cooked, drain and add a little olive oil so as not to stick.
• Add pasta to the sauce, take off the heat and mix to coat.
• Enjoy.