Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Is it possible to efficiently dry fruit, vegetables, and meat in the high-heat, high-motion clothes dryer? My hope was that one cycle of Permanent Press would yield chewy, moist results.
These peppers are great as a crunchy snack, on an antipasti platter, on a panino, and as a bright, piquant ingredient in some of my recipes. I always keep some of these peppers around. You never know when you’ll need them.
Giardiniera is an Italian kitchen staple. It is a great snack with salumi or cheese. I like it on sandwiches or an antipasti platter or even as a side for a roboust star, grilled sausages maybe or even roasted pork.
This recipe makes a big, spicy batch. I had big chunks of tomato and chilies just like I like it and I didn’t use the food processor and make extra dishes to wash. Score!
