Israeli Salad (A Cool Dice of Cucumber, Tomato, Peppers, and More)
Although this salad is known to many as Israeli salad, it seems it is more commonly called Arab salad in Israel. No matter what it is called, a variant of this exists in most places throughout the...
View ArticlePepper Tomato “Jam”
Not a true jam, but one of a series of “jams” made from various vegetables that are used as toppings, sauce enhancers, dips, or spreads for sandwiches. INGREDIENTS: ½ brown onion, peeled and finely...
View ArticleSalad of Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella
Inspired by a Caprese Salad crossed with a favorite salsa where everything is charred a little. There are a couple variations listed, so this is like two recipes in one. INGREDIENTS: 4 ripe peppers, 2...
View ArticleCurried Summer Squash Croquettes with Mint Yogurt Sauce
These are inspired by Indian koftas, but they are more of a croquette in that they use egg and flour, not chickpea flour as many kofta recipes do. The bell pepper usage resulted from having halves in...
View ArticleGrilled Mixed Peppers and Onion Cocque (Spanish Flatbread or “Pizza”)
Cocque are a Spanish flatbread equivalent to pizza, but are usually more rustic. Typically the crust is thin, or really thin, and is crisper and blisters a little. The toppings are fewer, but always...
View ArticlePeppers and Farro Salad
Another salad from the Tour Du Fridge Department, or, what leftovers can be transformed into dinner? Leftover farro and lots of peppers led to this. You can use other chewy grains such as wheat berries...
View ArticlePasta with Roasted Pepper and Onion Sauce with Basil Oil or Shreds
This dish relies on a couple basics that share the same technique-grilling. The sauce could be made the day before and all you’d have to do is come home, make pasta and heat sauce, then toss together....
View ArticleWarm Sautéed Cabbage with Tomatoes, Peppers, and Basil
Use this as a bed for grilled fish or chicken. Be sure to just warm the cabbage and give it a little color, but not to cook it through. This dish is about contrasts of textures and flavors....
View ArticleEggs in a Bed of Kale, Tomatoes, and Mixed Peppers
Light supper, vegetable centric breakfast, call it what you will. This is a flavorful dish that is good for you, and it is easy if you are using peppers that were grilled the day before. For the eggs,...
View ArticleSalad of Kale, Tuna, White Beans, Quickled Onions with Red Wine Dressing
Modern American cuisine smacks into traditional Mediterranean. This salad was inspired by a Salade Niçoise, but is much, much simpler. You want to use good quality tuna for this-at least use albacore...
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