In the Kitchen

hot-tomato-relish-allen-smith-feature Hot Tomato Relish

Ingredients 8-9 Roma tomatoes 1/2 roasted red pepper 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 2 Tbsp. olive oil Instructions Preheat oven to 350˚F. Cut the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds … Continue reading

roasted-bell-peppers-allen-smith-feature Roasted Bell Peppers

Ingredients 4 large bell peppers, any color is fine 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt to taste, or about 1/4 tsp. Instructions Quarter peppers and remove seeds, … Continue reading

grilled-tomato-salsa-allen-smith-feature Grilled Tomato Salsa

Ingredients 6-8 Roma tomatoes 8 green onions 1 small white onion /li> 3 Chile peppers (Jalapeño, Serrano or Anaheim) 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Juice from 1 lime 1 Tbsp. minced garlic Salt to taste Instructions Over a medium fire, … Continue reading

Asparagus with Oregano and Red Pepper Dressing

Make a roasted red pepper and oregano sauce to enhance the flavor of fresh asparagus. Fresh herbs enhance any meal. Ingredients 2 roasted red bell peppers 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh oregano 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 … Continue reading

Honey Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins

Instructions Prepare 1 (14- to 16-oz.) box cornbread and muffin mix according to package directions. Stir 2 tablespoons minced, seeded, and deveined jalapeño into batter. Bake according to package directions. After removing muffins from the oven, generously brush tops of … Continue reading

Ratatouille Salad With Japanese Eggplant

This versatile menu addition can be served hot or cold. Ingredients 1 (1-lb.) eggplant 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups diced tomato 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil … Continue reading

recaito is made with onions, peppers, and culantro Recaito with Culantro

Recaito, a pungent mixture of the culantro, cilantro, onion, garlic, and pepper, is a staple ingredient in many Puerto Rican and other Latin dishes. While this puree is the foundation of many dishes including soups, stews, bean and rice dishes, … Continue reading

Use roasted red peppers to add smoky flavor to guacamole avocado dip. Roasted Pepper and Avocado Dip

Yield: 3 cups. Ingredients 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 poblano pepper 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 to 5 avocados, peeled and seeded Juice of 1 lime ¼ cup chopped red onion 1 … Continue reading

Refrigerator Cucumber Pickles

Make these pickles using fresh cucumbers from your garden and store in the refrigerator. They will keep for several months, and you can enjoy them on sandwiches, burgers or in salads. Yield: about 2 quarts pickles. Ingredients 7 cups thinly … Continue reading

Quick Old-Fashioned Corn Relish

Make a batch of this delicious corn relish and you’ll have it on hand for months. Use this relish as a condiment at any meal and enjoy the taste of fresh corn all year. Yield: About 1 ½ cups relish. … Continue reading