WHAT TO DIP BELL PEPPERS IN RECIPES

Steps:

• Uncooked Version: Cut peppers, garlic and onions for easy blending.
• Add olive oil and seasonings to blender and puree.
• (You may add a small amount of water for blending ease.) Serve chilled, hot (heat in microwave for 15 seconds on high) or at room temperature.
• Cooked Version: This is a nice alternative (especially in hot weather) to roasting peppers.
• Cube or dice peppers and onion and chop garlic.
• Heat olive oil, onion and garlic in saute pan until just beginning to brown.
• Add peppers and seasonings and stir frequently on medium flame until peppers are browned at edges and have a glazed look.
• Place contents in a blender or food processor and puree.
• Great on bread, crackers, mixed with pasta or rice or in a sauce for flavor.
• Options and Seasoning Variations: Curry, cinnamon or mustard powder instead of cumin.
• Add approximately 1/4 cup of plain yogurt or soft soy or cream cheese for a spreadable dish.
• To make a marinade, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 4 tablespoons of either blasamic, red wine, or cider vinegar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to season fish, poultry and tofu.
• Refrigeration keeps dish approximately 4 days.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small baking dish, mix the roasted red peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic and Dijon-style mustard.
• Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve warm.