Subject: Roasted Peppers in Olive Oil
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Wed Dec 11 2002 - 18:29:57 EST
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FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to reader Alan Duxbury for sending us this classic food funny:
A man went into a bar and ordered two glasses of beer. He sat at a
table and drank from the two glasses alternately and then left. Each
day for two weeks he did the same and finally the bartender, consumed
with curiosity, asked him why he ordered them both at the same time.
The man replied, "My brother back in Iowa made me promise that I would
always have a drink for him whenever I had one for myself." The
bartender smiled and agreed this was a good idea.
After four months the man came in and ordered just one glass, and the
bartender was naturally concerned. He said "What's the matter? Did
something happen to your brother? Is he all right?"
The customer said "Oh, he's fine! It's just that the doctor says that
I have to stop drinking!"
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TODAY'S RECIPE
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Both the peppers and the oil they are packed in can be used in the
kitchen so this is a gift that gives twice. You can pack the
different peppers in separate jars, or mix them for a colorful and
festive holiday treat.
Roasted Peppers in Olive Oil
3-4 each red, green, and yellow bell peppers (capsicum)
1 1/2 cup (approx) extra-virgin olive oil
3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Place the peppers on a lightly greased baking sheet and place under a
preheated broiler. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning the peppers
frequently, until charred and blistered on all sides. Place the
peppers in a paper bag and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Remove and
discard the peel, seeds, and core. Slice the peppers into thin slices
and combine with the olive oil, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper - divide
into three bowls if you are planning to bottle the different colors
separately. Spoon into 3 sterilized pint (500 ml) jars or bottles and
fill with additional olive oil if necessary. Seal tightly with
sterilized lids or stoppers and store in the refrigerator. Should be
used within 2 weeks. Makes 3 pints (1.5 L).
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