Sicilian Red Pepper Tomato Arancini

Arancini: Italian: [aranˈtʃiːni], Sicilian: [aɾanˈtʃiːnɪ, -ˈdʒiː-] are Italian rice balls that are stuffed, coated with breadcrumbs and fried. They are a staple of Sicilian cuisine. Arancini derives from the Sicilian plural diminutive of aranciu (‘orange’), from their shape and colour which, after cooking, is reminiscent of an orange. – FYI – THIS is why I added saffron…

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Eggplant Harissa White Cheddar Biscuit Bake

Harissa is a North African red chile paste or sauce made of a few simple ingredients including chiles, garlic, olive oil, citrus and a few warm spices.  Combined with eggplant and garbanzo beans, a hint of the briny umami of Kalamata olives, blistered tomatoes, and sharp white cheddar cheese biscuits this recipe creates quite a…

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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta Wagu Beef Lasagna

I definitely went way over the top for this recipe. “Excessive budget” would be an understatement. There was no budget, no plan – it all went out the door.I headed to the market, knowing I wanted to create something super impressive – “entertaining” worthy. I wanted to knock the socks off the tasters.I knew I…

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Roasted Pepper Relish & Rosemary Chicken

It’s super simple.But, in a way, the flavors meld and create an intricate layered amalgamation of culinary greatness. Trust me. Steamed rice, FRESH sweet peas, roasted rosemary chicken, and a simple roasted bell pepper relish with garlic. You’ll love it! Roasted Pepper Relish & Rosemary Chicken Roasted Red Pepper Relish & Rosemary Chicken Red Pepper…

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Spicy Sweet Pepper Cashew Bruschetta

I am totally in love with tiny sweet little bell peppers. I like bell peppers in general, but the little ones are just too cute – and incredibly sweet. Particularly when roasted… Yum! Other than simply devouring a pound or two on their own, I though carefully of how I could pair that natural bright…

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Harissa

Sometimes you just need to turn up the heat and spice things up in your life. Harissa IS the answer.  It is a spicy and aromatic chile paste that’s a widely used staple in North African and Middle Eastern cooking ~ originating from Tunisia, to be precise. Harissa recipes vary between countries and regions, but a…

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