Tag: Peppers

Middle Eastern spicy red pepper and walnut dip
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Muhammara

Muhummara is popular condiment and dip in Lebanon, Palestine, Syria., served with grilled meats, fish and kebabs, or as a spread or dip for bread or pita.

Hungarian stuffed pepper with potatoes
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Töltött Paprika

The practice of stuffing vegetables actually originated with the Turks. But after years of domination by the Ottomans, Hungarians adopted töltött paprika as their own.

Sofrito simmering in a pan
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Sofrito

Sofrito is a mixture of flavorful vegetables and sometimes herbs that is lightly sauteed and used as a base for Latin soups, stews, rice, beans and braises.

Bowl of romesco Spanish pepper and nut sauce
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Salsa Romesco

Hailing from Tarragona in the northeast of Spain, romesco sauce gets its vermillion hue and smoky flavor from roasted red peppers.

French Provençal tuna and vegetable salad
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Salade Niçoise

Light, refreshing and famous the world over, salade Niçoise puts fresh garden produce and fine Mediterranean ingredients to excellent use.

A pan of migas murcianas
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Migas

What started out as a simple, easy breakfast for poor shepherds has turned into a point of culinary pride for both Portuguese and Spaniards, served at all times of the day.

Plate of lecso
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Lecsó

Originally a Serbian dish, lecsó has been fully assimilated into the Magyar kitchen. This simple pepper and tomato ragout is served both as a side dish and as an appetizer in Hungary.

Bowl of htipiti with other condiments
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Htipiti

A simple spread with loads of flavor, htipiti — also known as tirokafteri or kopanisti — is the perfect addition to a Mediterranean meze spread.

Bowl of freshly made chismol
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Chismol

Chismol, or chirmol, is the name of a simple fresh vegetable salsa that is popular in many of the countries of Central America, especially Honduras and El Salvador.