What's For Dinner? v11.37 – Red Peppers Galore

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Saturday April 08, 2017 · 3:00 PM PDT

2017/04/08 · 15:00

The humble red pepper might just be my favorite vegetable. Equally tasty when crunchy and raw, roasted and smoky in dips or soups, or as a sweet counterpoint to earthier vegetables or salty meats, I can’t help but pick up a few at the grocery store each week. Back when I was a wee thing of 16 that still looked askance at any vegetable that wasn’t bathed in cheese and cream, this recipe not only turned me on to vegetables at their purest and most delicious but showed me how fun and fascinating it could be to cook for myself and explore new flavors and ingredients.

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Saturday January 28, 2017 · 4:00 PM PST

2017/01/28 · 16:00

Cooking for a crowd can be stressful, especially when faced with the prospect of having to feed them all before your first cup of coffee has really kicked in. These are two recipes I love to cook any time (including for dinner!) but especially when I know I’m going to have some hungry friends or relatives sauntering downstairs at any moment.

Breakfast Pie

There are a million recipes out there for what is basically a huge, baked frittata, but this one came to me from a family friend, handwritten on an old recipe card. It is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast dish, and I actually prefer it reheated in individual serving-size pieces the next day. The texture firms up, the flavors meld, and you get even more crispy edges.

It is also infinitely customizable. Switch up the cheese, use vegetarian sausage (or none at all), add some leftover sautéed greens or other cooked vegetables (patted dry or wrung out if very damp). You can also halve the recipe.

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