Ingredients

  • 6 red bell peppers
  • 4 garlic cloves. minced
  • 1 jar excellent Italian anchovies
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Italian Parlsley
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil, cut in a chiffonade
  • Salt and pepper
  • Excellent olive oil
  • Excellent balsamic vinegar

Method

  • Roast the peppers: Either broil, grill or hold over the gas flame until the entire skin is blackened and blistered. Place the blackened pepper in a brown paper bag and close up to steam them.
  • Wait about 15 minutes to cool the peppers, then tear open the bag and peel the peppers, removing seeds and ribs. I use the bag to catch all the detritus and contain the mess.
  • Cut the peppers into strips about 1" wide.
  • In a beautiful serving dish, layer peppers, garlic. anchovies, herbs, salt and pepper, pouring some olive oil and balsamic over the top.
  • Allow to marinate for an hour or more. Serve at room temperature.