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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.
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?
Fast & Easy Dinner: Greek Orzo-Stuffed Peppers
With their chickpea, orzo, and spinach filling, these stuffed peppers are a delightful vegetarian meal. Although there are several steps, this recipe is quick and uncomplicated. The pepper shells are flash cooked in the microwave, but if you prefer to throw them on the grill instead, do so.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Rigatoni With Grilled Peppers and Onions
In the warmer months, take advantage of the grill and use it to infuse smoky flavor into vegetables. Grilled veggies are great in everything from salads to sandwiches to pasta, as is the case with this recipe.
Thick chunks of charred red onions and bell peppers are tossed with hearty rigatoni.
Sunday Slow Cooker: Greek Stuffed Peppers
Looking for a low-key Sunday night meal? Look no further than tender, slow-cooked red bell peppers, stuffed with a Greek-inspired filling of fiber-rich cannellini beans, crumbled feta cheese, scallions, and herbed couscous.
Like many Mediterranean specialties, this meal is satisfyingly hearty, yet light and nutritious at the same time.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Pasta-Stuffed Peppers
If you're a fan of poblanos stuffed with rice or any stuffed peppers, you'll love this new twist on the classic: Roasted peppers are filled with spaghetti instead of rice. The pasta is tossed in olive oil with pine nuts, olives, raisins, and capers.
This Mediterranean-inspired meal can be on the table in under an hour.
The Amazing Rice: Rice, Chorizo, Shrimp Stuffed Poblanos
My rice journey continues with these scrumptious stuffed poblanos. I had chorizo in my fridge, so when I stumbled across this recipe I knew I had to make it. The chorizo is cooked with spicy and sweet peppers making for a flavorful rice base.
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: Italian Sausage Heroes
Use leftover pizza toppings to make a traditional sausage hero. With its toasty bread, spicy sausages, and soft veggies this classic sandwich is perfect on a warm summer night.
For a vegetarian version, omit the sausages and add crumbly goat cheese.
Sunday BBQ: Grilled Pizza with Hot Sausage
The majority of you have never had grilled pizza, but you'd love to try it, so why not experiment with it this weekend?!
This recipe features grilled sausage, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and two types of cheese. However, if these topping ingredients don't suit your culinary needs, feel free to follow the technique to make your own delicious variation.
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