Sauteed Peppers With Vinegar And Oregano Food

EASY SAUTEED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Thinly slice the peppers. Toss them in bowl with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and the oregano, kosher salt and several grinds of black pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Cook the peppers until tender and lightly charred, about 10 to 12 minutes for crisp tender or about 15 minutes for tender, stirring occasionally. Add additional salt to taste (we usually add a few more pinches).

GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH WARM PEPPER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas). (If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When Charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows: Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds; Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds; Low: 5 to 6 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.)
• Toss peppers and onion with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill on lightly oiled grill sheet set directly on grill rack, with grill covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until slightly softened and charred, 9 to 15 minutes (onion will cook faster), transferring to a bowl as cooked.
• Add vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to peppers and onion, tossing to coat. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
• While vegetables stand, run skewers crisscrossed horizontally through sausage coil, securing ends. Grill directly over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas) on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total. (Thicker sausage may take longer.)
• Transfer vegetables to a platter and top with sausage.

SOPRANO'S PORK CHOPS WITH VINEGAR PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• When hot, pat chops dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper and add to skillet.
• Cook chops, turning once for about 5 minutes on each side, or until brown.
• Lower the heat to medium and scatter garlic around chops.
• Cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes more.
• Check for doneness.
• Remove to a plate and keep warm.
• Add the peppers and juice to the skillet.
• Cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes or until the peppers are heated through.
• Spoon the peppers over chops and serve immediately.

SAUTEED OCTOPUS WITH OREGANO

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, bring water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Add whole octopus, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove octopus from boiling water, and let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. Cut the tentacles from the head, and discard the head. Chop the tentacles into small pieces. Heat a large saute pan with olive oil over medium heat, add the octopus, green pepper, tomatoes, olives, oregano, and vinegar. Saute for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

ROASTED PEPPERS IN OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Place the peppers directly onto the burners of a gas stove. Cook the peppers, turning frequently, until they are charred on all sides. Put the peppers into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them steam for about 15 minutes. (If you do not have a gas stove preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Coat the peppers with some olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Cook the peppers until they are soft and have collapsed, about 1 hour. Set the peppers aside until they are cool enough to handle.)
• Peel, stem, and seed the peppers; cut them into wide strips. Place the warm pepper strips into a shallow serving dish. Top with the oregano, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. Season them with salt and pepper and mix them gently to combine the flavors. Let them sit to cool and serve at room temperature.

SAUTEED LEEKS AND BROCCOLINI WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan over med heat.
• Add broccolini and leeks, saute 4 minutes.
• add oregano, pepper, garlic and saute 3 minutes.
• stir in remaining ingredients and cook until liquit almost evaporates - about 30 seconds.

ROASTED PEPPER AND ONION SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place onion slices in a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, oregano and garlic; brush half over the onions. Set remaining dressing aside. , Bake onions, uncovered, at 375° for 10 minutes or until tender. Add red peppers; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Meanwhile, slice bread in half lengthwise, then cut into fourths. Carefully hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving 1/2-in. shells (discard removed bread or save for another use). , Place bread, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1 minute or until toasted. Layer with onions, red peppers and cheese on bottom halves of bread. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining bread.

FRIED PEPPERS, ONIONS AND SAUSAGES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers, onions, garlic and vinegar and sauté 10 minutes. Cover and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook sausages in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and cooked through, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to platter. Surround with peppers.

SAUTéED PEPPERS WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT

Steps:

• 1 Stand the peppers on a cutting board. Holding the stem in one hand, place the cutting edge of a large heavy chef's knife just beyond the edge of the cap. Cut straight down. Turn the pepper 90° and cut straight down again. Repeat, turning and cutting the remaining two sides. Discard the core, seeds, and stem, which will be in one piece. Cut away any membranes and scrape out any seeds. Cut the peppers into 1-inch strips. 2 In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the peppers and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes. 3 Add the zucchini and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini are tender, about 15 minutes. 4 While the vegetables are cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, herbs, red pepper, and salt to taste. 5 Stir in the peppers and zucchini. Let stand until the vegetables are at room temperature. Taste and adjust seasoning. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ROAST BEEF WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil over medium-high heat; drain. Combine the water, bouillon, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over roast. , Cover and bake at 350° for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast to a warm serving platter. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute peppers in butter until tender. Serve peppers and pan juices with the roast. If desired, garnish with fresh oregano sprigs.