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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Peppers are tender plants that thrive in warmer weather. Late summer and fall are best harvest times but they are grown and available year-round.
Current Facts
Bell peppers are a botanical fruit and member of the Capsicum annuum family. They are not a pepper as their name suggests. This was a false name given to them upon their discovery, as they have peppery flavored qualities.
Description/Taste
Bright, glossy, green and blocky-shaped, bell peppers generally have three to four lobes. Their color is essentially a reflection of the fruits immaturity. Firm, juicy and thick-fleshed, the green bell pepper is less sweet and almost bitter and "green", in taste as it has not been allowed to ripen fully, and hence sweeten, on the vine.
Applications
Green bell peppers, along with celery and onions form the "holy trinity"-- the basis of dishes in Cajun cuisine, such as gumbo or dirty rice. They are often served fresh and raw, in chopped green salads, or sliced as an appetizer for dips and spreads. Toss diced peppers with black beans, corn, red onion and cilantro for a fresh side salad, or combine with diced peaches and garlic for a fresh take on fruit salsa. Roast diced peppers and tomatoes, mix with eggs and cheese and bake into a frittata. Cook diced peppers and onions, then puree with Indian spices and yogurt for chutney or coconut milk for curry. Bake halved bell peppers stuffed with ground meat and tomatoes, or cheese and rice. Green bell peppers will keep for 1-2 weeks in cool, dry storage.
Geography/History
Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering chile peppers. Bell peppers, as well as their chili pepper cousins, are indigenous to South America. Food historians say seeds of wild peppers actually date back to 5000 B.C. Portuguese and Spanish explorers are credited with spreading sweet peppers from the New World to the Old World.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Large Green Bell Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Peppers are tender plants that thrive in warmer weather. Late summer and fall are best harvest times but they are grown and available year-round.
Current Facts
Bell peppers are a botanical fruit and member of the Capsicum annuum family. They are not a pepper as their name suggests. This was a false name given to them upon their discovery, as they have peppery flavored qualities.
Description/Taste
Bright, glossy, green and blocky-shaped, bell peppers generally have three to four lobes. Their color is essentially a reflection of the fruits immaturity. Firm, juicy and thick-fleshed, the green bell pepper is less sweet and almost bitter and "green", in taste as it has not been allowed to ripen fully, and hence sweeten, on the vine.
Applications
Green bell peppers, along with celery and onions form the "holy trinity"-- the basis of dishes in Cajun cuisine, such as gumbo or dirty rice. They are often served fresh and raw, in chopped green salads, or sliced as an appetizer for dips and spreads. Toss diced peppers with black beans, corn, red onion and cilantro for a fresh side salad, or combine with diced peaches and garlic for a fresh take on fruit salsa. Roast diced peppers and tomatoes, mix with eggs and cheese and bake into a frittata. Cook diced peppers and onions, then puree with Indian spices and yogurt for chutney or coconut milk for curry. Bake halved bell peppers stuffed with ground meat and tomatoes, or cheese and rice. Green bell peppers will keep for 1-2 weeks in cool, dry storage.
Geography/History
Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering chile peppers. Bell peppers, as well as their chili pepper cousins, are indigenous to South America. Food historians say seeds of wild peppers actually date back to 5000 B.C. Portuguese and Spanish explorers are credited with spreading sweet peppers from the New World to the Old World.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Tender Greens | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| California State University San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-750-4765 |
| Miguel's Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Kecho's Café | San Diego CA | 619-225-9043 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Amici's East Coast Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 858-729-9988 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Pizza Port Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-224-4700 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| The Kebab Shop Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-550-5481 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Nick's At The Pier | San Diego CA | 858-810-1730 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| The Original Sand Crab Tavern Inc. | Escondido CA | 760-480-2722 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Seau's | San Diego CA | 619-291-7329 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Chef de Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-248-0538 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Come On In Sorento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| The Kebab Shop (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-525-0055 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Devine Pastabilities | San Diego CA | 619-379-7644 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Fox Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 619-231-9000 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Goldilocks | National City CA | 619-477-7071 |
| Ciro's & Sidebar | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Reds | San Diego CA | 619-523-5540 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Papa Luna's Empanadas | San Diego CA | 858-255-8875 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| The Kebab Shop (Encinites) | Encinitas CA | 760-634-9822 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Chicago on a Bun (Rancho Bernardo) | San Diego CA | 858-487-7776 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Cozymels | San Diego CA | 858-658-0480 |
| Wine Steals Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-221-1959 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | (619) 234-6363 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Studio Diner | San Diego CA | 858-715-6400 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Del Mar Pizza | Del Mar CA | 858-481-8088 |
| Miguel's Eastlake | Chula Vista CA | 619-656-2822 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| Toast Catering | La Mesa CA | 619-464-0201 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Large Green Bell Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
