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Definition: Padrón Peppers
Padron Peppers
Also known as pimientos de Padrón, these small green chili peppers are native to Padrón, Spain. Most have a sweet mild taste, but some are hot and spicy. The only way to determine the heat of the pepper is to eat it.
What's Your Favorite Kind of Bell Pepper?
Bell peppers are in season in many parts of the country right now. I picked up some delicious yellow peppers at the farmers market this weekend, though my default is usually red peppers. How about you?
Monday's Leftovers: Sweet Onion Pizza
If you think nothing can be made with leftover ribs, think again! Although it takes time to remove the meat from the ribs, it's worth it. The meat can be used in a salad, sandwich, or as in this recipe, a pizza.
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Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken Pumpkin Stew
Celebrate the flavors of Fall by making this quick-cooking stew. Seared chicken is simmered with broth, chunks of pumpkin, red peppers, and green beans. The thick sauce is seasoned with paprika and creamy peanut butter, resulting in a stew that is satisfyingly scrumptious.
Today's Special: Stir-Fried Peking Lamb with Peppers and Green Beans
A stir-fry packed full of Asian flavors is an awesome throw together meal that can be ready in about twenty minutes. Not only is it perfect for those nights when you want to eat healthy and quickly, but it's also great for an impromptu dinner party that can be prepared in less than an hour. Steam up a batch of white rice, purchase spring rolls from your favorite Chinese restaurant, and pour an easy to find light, fruity Pinot Noir.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Thai Pork and Vegetable Curry
Get the weekend started with this exotic, interesting meal. Thin slices of pork are cooked with coconut milk, curry, and lime juice. Green beans provide snap and red peppers add a nice crunch.
Do You Like Green Bell Peppers?
In an article last week, the New York Times takes a good look at green peppers and why they've fallen out of favor compared to other bell varieties. Though its opponents often describe the pepper as overly aggressive, vegetal, and bitter, it has its longtime fans, too, who believe the green ones have a grassy, versatile taste.
Do You Like Green Bell Peppers?
'Wich of the Week: Reds and Greens Chicken Sandwich
This was one of those fridge-clean-out sandwiches that came together so brilliantly I wanted to make it again immediately. I started with some ingredients I needed to use up ASAP: precooked chicken patties from Trader Joe's, a bag of mixed Southern-style greens, and a yellow onion.
Then I thought, let's make things a little more interesting.
Veggie Flower Arrangement Is a Cool Centerpiece — and Snack
As a parting present to a friend, Sugar staffer (and OnSugar manager!) sabs creatively crafted a floral arrangement — made entirely out of fresh, edible vegetables! The result was a stunning centerpiece that, like a flower cake, would be a thoughtful (and edible!) gift for someone who avoids sugar.
I loved the idea so much that I had to ask sabs how she did it.
Sunday Dinner: Beef Stir Fry
Yesterday I invited my sister over for dinner because I decided that we were going to try and master one of my mom's classic dishes. It's best described as stir fried beef with gravy and vegetables, but we lovingly call it "na ge niu rou" (which literally translates to "that cow meat").
Now, my mom has made this dish (or a variation of this dish) a thousand times and you'd think that I'd have tried cooking it by now.
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