Tag: Peppers

Pomegranate Goat Cheese Tarts on a square plate surrounded by autumn leaves.

Pomegranate Goat Cheese Gems

Wouldn’t you like to try a mini cheese tart topped with a dusting of nutmeg and crowned with a spoonful of pomegranate arils? Delicate, sweet and savory, with a complex bouquet of spices, Pomegranate Goat Cheese Gems make a festive appetizer that delivers a luscious abundance of flavor in one pretty little bite-sized gem.

Jambalaya, made in a slow cooker, features shrimp and is served over rice.

New Orleans Style Jambalaya

This Creole style version of Jambalaya has been a favorite at my house for years. It is a slow-cooker recipe, perfect for simplifying a weeknight dinner. Ladle the Jambalaya over rice and serve it with a loaf of crusty bread or cornbread, and a salad for a simple and flavorful meal.

Bourbon Vanilla Cranberry Relish in a glass bowl.

Bourbon Vanilla Cranberry Relish

The recipe for this cranberry relish includes vanilla, a jalapeño pepper and a splash of bourbon. The result is a bit different than any other cranberry relish I have ever tried, while not different enough to raise a red flag. It has a subtle edge and a sweet tang with the vanilla adding a rich depth of flavor.

Four Pepper Pasta topped with shredded parmesan on a white plate.

Four Pepper Pasta

This delicious pasta sauce uses sweet bell peppers, in a variety of colors, and pairs them with onion, picante sauce, balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese to make a delicious topping for pasta. Four Pepper Pasta is a hearty vegetarian entrée that is bright with rich fall flavor.

Barbecued Chicken and Eggplant Pizza

Don’t you love homemade pizza? I do. Do you know what’s even better than making homemade pizza? Easy. Homemade pizza that someone else makes for you – especially when they let you sit by with a drink and watch! Home Alone I took advantage of just such a wonderful opportunity […]

Blueberry Salsa in a square white bowl served with Tortilla chips in a wooden tray

Blueberry Salsa

How are blueberries like summer? As quickly as they show up, plump and gorgeous and enticing, sending me scrambling for ways to enjoy their deep blue tangy sweetness – yes, just as suddenly, they are gone…

A bowl of freshly made Gazpacho topped with Saffron Roasted Chickpeas in a ceramic bowl.

Gazpacho with Saffron Spiced Chickpeas

This recipe brings a rich variety of summer vegetables together in a delicious cold soup that can be made ahead and saved in the refrigerator until dinner time. A garnish of Saffron Spiced Chickpeas adds a flavorful twist to the Gazpacho and can double as a nutritious appetizer or snack.

A slice of Spanish Omelet (Tortilla Española) on a white plate with a whole Spanish Omelet and loaf of bread in the background.

Spanish Omelet – Catalonia Dreaming

Begin a long distance exploration of Spain with a traditional Spanish Omelet, or Tortilla Española. It all starts with eggs, potatoes, and olive oil. In time you’ll have a lovely flat omelet, much like a frittata, prepared on the stovetop and finished in the oven. Perfect for breakfast, dinner or cut into small pieces as an appetizer.