Stuffed Bell Peppers

[thoreau]

I outdid myself this evening. Stopped by the grocer and picked up PREMO ingredients and made David my stuffed peppers. Chicken Broth Rice Pilaf, Almonds, 1/2 pound lean ground sirloin, 1/2 pound lean veal, spicy pimentos, and a crust of hard goat cheese and parmesan. I use one of Emeril's recipes as a guide - and his trick is to parboil the peppers first - giving them supreme tenderness after being baked. (Emeril's recipe here) I chose veal instead of pork, add pimentos and slivered almonds and I used a Gorgonzola Tomato Sauce vs. just tomato sauce. I thought up all the addons after a lovely internet chat with Xavi (gorkabear) about food and other topics like both having shy boyfriends, etc. :) My first real life Spanish pen-pal :) Yay³

They came out (as you can see above) simply marvelously! I served it with a lovely Muskat Wine from Italy that Andronico's Wine Guy was helpful getting picked out, Michele Chiarlo Moscato d'Asti Nivole 2005 - a lovely peach and apricot moscat wine. Simply lovely! And to top it all off Alice's Lemon Stick Cookies.

The weekend is off to a fine, fine start.

Comments

[bukephalus.livejournal.com]

Oh my my! You did out do yourself. FLAVORGASM!

All I had was a herb-encrusted pork roast served with some steamed vegetables tossed with grainy mustard.

But I had some chocolate soy ice cream for dessert.

Have a great one!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

Don't devalue your lovely roast! (hands on hips) I am sure it was a flavorgasm all on it's own!

[wrascalbc.livejournal.com]

Uh oh...I glanced at the title and saw "Puffed Pell Beppers". Time for work, I think!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

well they did puff a little - but yeah - time for an eye check.

[gorkabear.livejournal.com]

Flavorgasm!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

indeed - Xavi! :) they came out wonderfully. I kept thinking "trade out the meat for chickpeas" - I couldn't make the leap. (wink)

[gorkabear.livejournal.com]

Hahaha
Some other day, don't worry :)
Smooch!

[nudewoody.livejournal.com]

Gosh, it looks delicious. I can only dream of what such temptations taste like.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

I should have you over for dinner sometime :) we keep talkin' about it - lets DO it.

[nudewoody.livejournal.com]

I think it's my turn, but I can't live up to your grandeur!

[tonethbone.livejournal.com]

Orgasm..that picture sold me...I'm making this..this weekend

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

the key is a) to parboil the peppers first - then b) follow Emeril's advice to bake them with 1/8" of water in the bottom of the roasting pan. They came out the best I've ever made them.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

did you ever make these? :) (David asked for these for our anniversary dinner on Saturday night - declaring the best recipe of the year)

[tonethbone.livejournal.com]

I have made this several times...with a few minor ingredient changes
It's very similar to the way my mother used to make it...except she used stuffing with the meat...instead of the rice
I used the rice...and no almonds..or gonrgonzola sauce (I used my own meat sauce)
Came out great

[beartech420.livejournal.com]

Oh man! I made stuffed peppers last week!
I have to try it with almonds added next!
Thanks for the tip!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

i don't put TOO much in - but that hint of nuttyness is pretty grand

[pdxchuck.livejournal.com]

Sounds excellent!

[major7.livejournal.com]

Ding!
Mouth waters.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

you should try the recipe out - it's pretty yummy :)