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Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
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Seasons/Availability
Pimentos are a warm season pepper that become available in July.
Description/Taste
The pimento name is a variation of the name pimiento. It is a small, heart-shaped sweet red pepper in the Capsicum annuum family. The flesh of the pimento is sweet, succulent and more aromatic than the red bell pepper. It ranged from mild to slightly hot.
Nutritional Value
Pimentos are rich in vitamins A and C, and contain capsaicin, which can help relieve arthritis and chronic pain.
Applications
The pimento is the red pepper processed and stuffed in olives. It's also used in salads for color and flavor. Roast on the grill. Pickle. Add to rice dishes like paella, to stews and tapas dishes. Add to omelets. If canned or in the jar, use as garnish or include in dips, sauces, and spreads. Dried and powdered, it's paprika.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The name "pimento" comes from the Portuguese word for bell pepper.
Geography/History
The pimento is native to South America, but also appears in Spain, Hungary, Morocco, and the Middle East. It was introduced to Spain with Columbus's return from the New World and has become a staple of Spanish cuisine.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chile Pimentos. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Pimentos are a warm season pepper that become available in July.
Description/Taste
The pimento name is a variation of the name pimiento. It is a small, heart-shaped sweet red pepper in the Capsicum annuum family. The flesh of the pimento is sweet, succulent and more aromatic than the red bell pepper. It ranged from mild to slightly hot.
Nutritional Value
Pimentos are rich in vitamins A and C, and contain capsaicin, which can help relieve arthritis and chronic pain.
Applications
The pimento is the red pepper processed and stuffed in olives. It's also used in salads for color and flavor. Roast on the grill. Pickle. Add to rice dishes like paella, to stews and tapas dishes. Add to omelets. If canned or in the jar, use as garnish or include in dips, sauces, and spreads. Dried and powdered, it's paprika.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The name "pimento" comes from the Portuguese word for bell pepper.
Geography/History
The pimento is native to South America, but also appears in Spain, Hungary, Morocco, and the Middle East. It was introduced to Spain with Columbus's return from the New World and has become a staple of Spanish cuisine.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chile Pimentos. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Macheesmo |
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Pimento Cheese Muffins |
| Food 52 |
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Roasted Red Pimento Peppers with Hazlenuts, Prosciutto and Campo D Montal |
