Roasted Reds With Peppers And Capers Recipes

ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toss cauliflower with 1/4 cup oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, then divide between two 4-sided sheet pans. Roast cauliflower, turning it and switching position of pans halfway through, until just tender and browned in spots, about 20 minutes total.
• While cauliflower roasts, whisk together lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large serving bowl, then add remaining 1/2 cup oil in a slow stream, whisking. Finely chop about 1 tablespoon capers, then whisk chopped and whole capers into vinaigrette. Add warm cauliflower and peppers and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH FETA, CAPERS AND PRESERVED LEMONS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill (broiler) on the hottest setting and roast the peppers under the grill, turning frequently.
• When they are softened and their skins begin to blacken place them in a plastic bag, seal and leave to stand for 15 minutes.
• Peel the peppers, remove the stalks and seeds then slice the flesh and arrange on a plate.
• Add the crumbled feta and pour over the olive oil, scatter the capers and preserved lemons over the top.
• Sprinkle with a little salt if required.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES WITH A BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Open jar of capers and drain. Open bottle of peppers, drain and cut into large strips. Transfer to shallow plate. Add some drained capers and olives to dish containing red papers. Drizzle vinaigrette over peppers.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH CAPERS, OLIVES AND ANCHOVY

Steps:

• Roast the peppers: Place each pepper directly on the flames of a stovetop burner or under the broiler as close to the flames as possible. (Alternatively, place the pepper on a hot charcoal or gas grill.) Turning frequently with tongs, allow the skin to blacken and blister all over; About 10 minutes should suffice. Remove from flames, and leave to rest on a plate until cool enough to handle. Ideally, you should cook all the peppers at once rather than one at a time.
• Cut the roasted pepper in half lengthwise. Using a small knife, scrape away and discard seeds. Turn over and scrape away the blackened skin. Wipe with a paper towel, if necessary. Do not rinse - a little char is fine. Leave the pepper halves in one piece or cut into strips 3/4-inch wide. Place in a small bowl, toss with salt and pepper, red-pepper flakes, garlic and a little olive oil. Leave to marinate at least 10 minutes.
• Lay pepper halves or strips flat on a plate and add 3 or 4 anchovy fillets per serving. Garnish with a few capers and olives. Sprinkle with a little more salt and olive oil, and scatter basil leaves over the top.

EGG SALAD SANDWICHES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Place eggs in a medium saucepan in a single layer. Add enough water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and plunge them into an ice-water bath (to prevent further cooking). Shell the eggs and chop them into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine next 7 ingredients. Make sure to dice the red peppers and parsley. You also want to drain the capers.
• Mix well. Add eggs and mix gently to combine. Spoon egg salad onto 4 bread slices. Top with lettuce leaves and second slice of bread.

PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Mix pasta, herbs and vegetables together in a large bowl.
• To make vinaigrette:.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
• While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Add vinaigrette to the pasta mixture.
• Add additional salt and black pepper to taste.
• Can be served at room temperature.