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Vol. 3, No.16, Monday, July 3oth, 2012  

CUCINA D’ANTOINETTA*/ANTOINETTE’S KITCHEN*

“the art of food, wine, family & more*”

By Antoinette La Posta

TITLE: “I GIVE YOU MY EASY RECIPE FOR GRILLED RED PEPPERS a.k.a ROASTED RED PEPPERS – IT’S BBQ & DIFFERENT*”

INTRODUCTION

Last week, I wrote about BBQ . This week, I will continue on with the BBQ topic –  I am glad that you could come. I hope that you remembered my rule … everyone must bring their own buns!  I promised you a recipe;  I wanted to give you something different.  And then it came to me … grilled red peppers – I call them roasted red peppers. It’s just the ticket! (Editor’s Note: This is another post in a continuing series on Antoinette’s Kitchen & recipes.)

ANTONIETTA: MY LIFE & TIMES*

I remember my family’s BBQ day at the beach. We were a huge group made up of my parents, my siblings with their families and my children along with aunts, uncles, cousins. Everybody brought food and once there we shared what we brought.  Not only was it a very delightful BBQ outing, but it gave us the opportunity to socialize with family.  I always looked forwarded to these outings.  One of us would always bring roasted red peppers. And so that is how it has become our family’s summertime custom to grill peppers.  It is an easy recipe, and so delicious!

SAVORY INGREDIENTS PLUS*

Red Peppers

Bell pepper, also known as sweet pepper or a pepper (in the United Kingdom) and capsicum (in India, Australia and New Zealand), is a cultivar group of the species Capsicum annuum.  Compared to green peppers, red peppers have more vitamins and nutrients and contain the antioxidant lycopene. The level of carotene, like lycopene, is nine times higher in red peppers. Red peppers have twice the vitamin C content of green peppers.^[6] Also, one large red bell pepper contains 209 mg of vitamin C, which is three times the 70 mg of an average orange. (Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_pepper

Garlic

Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium.(Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a fat obtained from the olive (the fruit of Olea europaea; family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. (Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_oil

Parsley

Parsley (Petroselinum hortense) is a species of Petroselinum in the family Apiaceae, native to the central Mediterranean region (southern Italy, Algeria and Tunisia), naturalized elsewhere in Europe, and widely cultivated as an herb, a spice and a vegetable.^[1][2] (Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parsley

Why I prefer extra virgin olive oil?

I prefer extra virgin olive oil because it has a rich, smooth texture.  I had a new favourite brand. But a funny thing just happened on the way to the grocery store. I heard that it was declared flatulent.  Apparently, they ( by the way …who are they?), were mixing olive oil with other lesser quality oils.  So now, I’m looking for a new brand … I’ll let you know how I’m doing.

HANDY APPLIANCES, UTENSILS, GADGETS, ETC.*

To make these green peppers you need a barbecue grill.

Barbecue Grill

A barbecue grill is a device for cooking food by applying heat directly from below. There are several varieties of such grills, with most falling into one of two categories: gas–fueled and charcoal. (Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue_grill

Why I prefer Master Chef e500 Natural Gas BBQ/Grill?

I use Master Chef Natural Gas BBQ grill because it lights up quickly and ingredients are ready in no time. To give you a specific reference, I have checked on-line and I found information on this BBQ grill – Product #85-3045-4 – price $349.99 http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/2/OutdoorLiving/BBQs/NaturalGasBBQs/PRD~0853045P/Master+Chef+E500+Natural+Gas+BBQ%2BGrill.jsp?locale=en

Antonietta’s Recipe of the Month – Roasted Red Peppers

SPECIFICATIONS – Ingredients:

• 6 red sweet bell peppers (grilled and cut into strips)
• 2 medium garlic cloves (minced)
• Parsley (¼ cup) chopped
• Olive oil (2-3 tbsps)
• Salt (to taste)

DIRECTIONS

1. Grill red peppers on BBQ
2. Peel skin and remove inside of peppers
3. Slice into strips
4. Add garlic, parsley, olive oil and salt in a medium size bowl along with the peppers
5. Mix well and serve

LAST BITE*

The grilled red peppers recipe reminds me of happy summer BBQ outings with my family.  It is the perfect side for a grilled main dish. It’s a mouthful of flavour. I think that it’s quite a hoot if I can pepper your taste buds at a BBQ feast.    

Take this dish out for a spin and tell me if you agree.

And that’s my food favorite for the week, what’s yours? *

ALP

PREVIEW (tentatively Monday, August 6th 2012): Now, that we’re at the end of July, I know that many Moms & Dads out there will be soon thinking about the children returning to the classrooms. That is why I will do an update of my post, first published on August 28, 2011, titled“FINDING BEST (PRE-, GRADE, MIDDLE OR HIGH) SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY FOR YOUR CHILD- I say: Every parent should research this thoroughly!*” It’s such an important topic, that I think that you should not skip this post. Also, be forewarned that I will take attendance. And don’t be late – I will give detentions to all latecomers!  (Editor’s Note: This is another post in a continuing series on schooling and returning to class.)

PREVIEW (tentatively Monday, August 13th 2012): Continuing on in with this theme, I will do an update of my post, first published on August 21, 2011, titled, “FIRST DAY OF (BACK TO) SCHOOL:  I  say, “let’s make this year the most educational ever!*” Oh by the way, it’s not obligatory, but I ask everyone to bring a pencil and paper. It’s on the list! (Editor’s Note: This is another post in a continuing series on schooling and returning to class.)

PREVIEW (now, tentatively Monday, September 17th 2012): I will return to the romance theme. I am hearing a lot about Fifty Shades of Grey by T.L. James. I say: “Now, that’s a VERY spicy  meat ball!” I want to add my two cents to the discussion. (Editor’s Note: This is another post in a continuing series on dating, relationships and marriage.)

P.S. Big News: There are big changes FINALLY coming to my blog – Please stay tuned.
P.P.S. #1 I have a TWITTER page. Consider becoming a follower? Visit www.twitter.com –   saveandread
P.P.S. #2 I also have a FACEBOOK page. Consider becoming a friend? Visit: www.facebook.com – Alp Save Andread – please check it out.
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CREDITS

-Web Tech:  richmediasound.com

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