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Roasted Red Peppers with Olive Oil and Garlic

This is one of my favorite foods and I often make it for parties.

What you need

  1. 4 large red peppers
  2. 2-4 cloves garlic, mashed
  3. Anchovy fillets (approx. 4) - *Optional
  4. Fresh herb such as Thyme, Rosemary or Basil
  5. Kosher or Sea Salt
  6. Fresh Black Pepper
  7. A very nice Olive Oil

How to make it

  1. Clean the Peppers, leaving them intact with the stem on
  2. Over a gas flame, or hot coals, completely char the outside of the peppers until thoroughly blackened. Place immediately into a plastic container or underneath an inverted bowl on the counter
  3. Meanwhile, combine garlic, *anchovy, herbs, salt and pepper to form a paste
  4. When cooled enough to handle, remove the charred skin of the peppers under running water
  5. Remove stem, seeds and membrane and pat dry with paper towels
  6. Slice into thin strips approximately 1/4 inch wide by about 3 inches long and combine with garlic paste
  7. Drizzle with Olive Oil to taste and mix thoroughly
  8. Allow to stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes for flavors to combine

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