Chile Peppers
Chile (or “hot”) peppers (Capsicum annuum) are similar to their sweet tasting cousins except for the fact that chile peppers produce capsaicin, a lipoid that binds with the pain receptors in the mouth and tongue, alerting the brain that something very spicy has been ingested. Hot peppers are graded for... Read More
Peppers
Sweet Peppers describes a cultivar group within the family, Capsicum annuum, and come in a wide variety of shapes and colors, including, yellow, red, green, purple, even brown. Native to North America, Christopher Columbus is credited with bringing pepper seeds back to Europe where they spread across Europe and into... Read More
Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter and Toasted Nuts
Here is a very tasty and simple side dish that will becomes a family favorite in no time. INGREDIENTS 1 pound broccoli florets 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 to 2 tablespoons... Read More