Bell Pepper Challenge

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Candied Bell Pepper Filled Pizzelle: Prep

Candied Bell Pepper

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
three peppers



cut peppers into strips and diced



Add water and sugar to saute pan



Add cut peppers and simmer for 15 minutes



strain and cool

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Candied Bell Pepper Filled Pizzelle: Prep

Cream Cheese Filling

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 whipped cream (recipe follows)



Combine cream cheese and sugar

Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine in mixing bowl and mix until stiff peaks appear







Fold whip cream, cream cheese and diced candied bell peppers together.

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Pizzelle

3 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. butter, melted and cooled
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract



Beat eggs and sugar. Add cooled melted butter and vanilla.

Sift flour and baking powder and add to egg mixture.
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Pizzelle Press





Place Pizzelle Press over stove burner on medium heat. Drop tablespoon size pieces of pizzelle dough at the back/center of press. Flip pizzelle press and cook until steam stops coming out.



Some of the pizzelles can be left flat, or as soon as they come out of the press they can be formed to desired shape.

[IMGreat101]

Do everything within an hour and you could be on Iron Chef!

I could sous chef for Buttercup.

As for Iron Chef? How

Last night I made Macaroni and Cheese with hotdogs cup up into it. Jealous?!?!?!?!?!

Iron Chef Loblaw.

Sure, I can see it!

[Odd]

This thread and that Playboy wishbook catalog share the same problem. I can't find the order form.

Good stuff, IMG

[Ducky]

I've got an electric pizzelle iron, they're a household fav. Never thought about candying bell peppers, going to have to try it. Normally I serve the pizzelles with cheesecake filling. Nom.

[IMGreat101]

This thread and that Playboy wishbook catalog share the same problem. I can't find the order form.

Good stuff, IMG

I've got an electric pizzelle iron, they're a household fav. Never thought about candying bell peppers, going to have to try it. Normally I serve the pizzelles with cheesecake filling. Nom.

[IMGreat101]

A couple of awesome pizzas we made recently.

Two basil pesto pizzas with pepperoni. One with mozzarella the other with colby/jack cheese.



Presentation of the Bell Pepper Challenge dishes will begin shortly.

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I made a pizza for a member here once. It was good

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Bleu Cheese Stuffed Baby Gypsy Bell Peppers. Served with Martini & Rossi Asti

Baby gypsy bells filled with bleu cheese, cream cheese and kalamata olives, wrapped in bacon and baked. Served with roasted garlic ranch dipping sauce and garnished with a fried squash blossom.

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Roasted Red Bell Pepper Bisque. Served with Chateau St. Michelle Riesling

Garnished with Creme Fraiche and Garlic Crostini

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Moroccan Bell Pepper Salad. Served with Chateau St. Michelle Riesling

Bell peppers seasoned and sauteed served on top of collard chiffonade and garnished with balsamic marinated roasted red bell peppers

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Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sorbet. Served with Chatea De Laubade Armagnac

Two quenelles of roasted red bell pepper sorbet garnished with fresh mint.

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Three Pepper Linguine. Served with Coppola Chardonnay

A richly seasoned blend of tri color peppers served on top of fresh spinach linguine tossed with fresh basil pesto. Served with sesame petit pan.

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Candied Bell Pepper Filled Pizelle. Served with Chateau De Laubade Armagnac

Pizzelles with a rich cream cheese and candied bell pepper filling, garnished with julienne candied bell pepper.