Parmesan Peppers Food

PARMESAN-PEPPER BALLS

Steps:

• Make Classic Shortbread dough (recipe follows), adding 1/2 cup parmesan, 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 2 teaspoons pepper with the butter. Roll into tiny balls, then bake 8 to 12 minutes at 300 degrees.
• Classic Shortbread dough: Beat 2 sticks butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Whisk 2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt, then stir into the butter mixture.

PARMESAN PEPPERS

Steps:

• Stem, core, and quarter bell peppers; place on a baking sheet. Toss with sliced garlic, thyme, and extra-virgin olive oil; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange skin side down in a single layer and roast in a 425°F oven until softened, then top with Parmesan and broil until cheese is melted and peppers are slightly charred. Squeeze the lemon juice over peppers.

PEPPER PARMESAN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the peppers, onion and garlic in oil until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Add the beans, basil and salt; toss to coat. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Stir in cheese; serve immediately.

SAVORY PARMESAN BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix cream cheese and 3/4 cup Parmesan until blended.
• Unroll dough; separate into 8 rectangles. Press seams and perforations together to seal. Spread with cream cheese mixture; top with peppers and parsley.
• Fold each dough rectangle lengthwise into thirds; cut crosswise into 4 squares.
• Place, seam sides down, on baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
• Bake 13 to 15 min. or until golden brown.

PEPPERS AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, crushed garlic and peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until just tender, 6 or 7 minutes. Sprinkle in cheese and remove from heat. Transfer peppers to a platter. Garnish with chopped parsley. Cover with foil to keep warm until ready to serve.

PARMESAN PEPPER POPCORN

Steps:

• Drizzle oil over hot popcorn in a large bowl and toss to coat, then toss with cheese, pepper, and salt.

PARMESAN AND PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Bring water to a rolling boil and add a dash of salt and the pasta.
• While the pasta cooks for 8-10 minutes (depending on desired firmness), chop peppers into small chunks. Chop the tomato into about 16 different segments - any smaller, and they will get lost when you mix all the ingredients together.
• Sprinkle peppers and tomato with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Remove pasta from heat, drain water, and empty into a different container. Set aside.
• Using the same pot (this makes sure you get the most flavor, so don't switch pots), put in half a tablespoon of red pepper olive oil and let it coat the bottom. Dump in half of the chopped peppers; stir them in the oil to make sure they are coated.
• Let the peppers cook for about 5 minutes (or until tender), stirring occasionally to make sure they aren't sticking to the bottom. Then empty them into the container with the pasta.
• Add another half tablespoon of red pepper olive oil to the pan, let it coat the bottom, and let the other half of the peppers cook for about 5 minutes. Then empty them into the pasta container as well.
• Add the last half tablespoon of red pepper oil to the pan and let it coat the bottom. Add the tomato chunks. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Pour the pasta and peppers back into the pot with the tomatoes and stir.
• Add pasta sauce, parmesan cheese, and pesto. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
• Add oregano, basil, and pepper. Mix.
• Refrigerate until cold or eat it now! :).
• It will keep for several days if refrigerated in a tupperware container.

PARMESAN CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until done.
• Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
• Top with cheese.

PARMESAN PEPPER DRESSING

Steps:

• In your blender or food processor combine buttermilk, cottage cheese, Parmesan, vinegar & garlic. Process until smooth.
• Stir in the pepper.