Roasted Red Peppers

Roasted red peppers are one of my favorite ingredients. They're sweet and colorful and add great flavor to a dish. Unfortunately they're overpriced and expensive. Here's how you can make your own - it's crazy easy, all you need are Red Bell Peppers and an oven that has a broiler setting (which is pretty much every oven ever made... except the easy-bake, but I'm sure with a powerful enough light bulb you could do it).

• Cut red bell peppers in half lengthwise (longitudinally); discard seeds and membranes.
• Place pepper halves, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with your hand.
• Broil peppers on highest oven rack for 10-12 mins, or until skin is blackened.
• While still hot, place peppers in a zip-lock bag and let stand for at least 15 mins.
• Condensation will form on the inside of the bag - this is good, the high humidity will make peeling them much easier.
• Peel and discard the skins.