Anchovy Crumb Stuffed Peppers

A person can enjoy Italian fine dining in their own home, in a classy restaurant or even in a less than classy restaurant. The great thing about Italian food is that it's just not that fussy. The ingredients are fresh, robust and most are easy to find even in American markets. Even Italian gourmet recipes are relatively easy to concoct.

To experience Italian fine dining at home, of course, the diner has to set a beautiful table with their best dinner service, linens, candles and a floral centerpiece. They may or may not want to have place settings and menus printed out for their guests.

Anchovy Crumb Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 Large Red Peppers

Topping:

• 2 Anchovies
• 3 Tablespoons Flavorful Pitted Olives, Chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Salted Capers, Rinsed
• 1 Garlic Clove, Peeled
• 1/3 Cup Fresh Parsley Leaves
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Blanched Almonds
• Salt & Pepper To Taste
• 1 Small Red Chili Pepper (Optional)
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Breadcrumbs

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the peppers into quarters, and remove the seeds and membranes.
• Lay the peppers cut side up on a baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes.
• While the peppers are baking, add the anchovies, olives, capers, garlic, parsley, and almonds into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
• Season with salt, pepper, and the red chili if using.
• Drizzle in about 3/4 cup of olive oil, and pulse until blended.
• Place the breadcrumbs in a small bowl, and add about 1/3 to 1/2 of a cup of the anchovy mixture and stir to mix well. (Keep the rest of the anchovy sauce for another use)
• Remove the peppers from the oven and sprinkle the crumb mixture on top of each pepper.
• Return to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature before serving.

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