Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil

4 garlic cloves, thickly sliced

1/2 white onion, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices

3 yellow or red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, then cut across in 1/4-inchslices

1 1/2 tablespoons anchovy Paste

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon thyme

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 cup dry sherry

1 1/2 recipes Toasted Garlic Bread

Spanish Peppers on Garlic Toast

Serves 6 to 8

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Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add all the ingredients except the sherry and the garlic toast and cook until the onions and peppers begin to brown and go limp, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the sherry, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for 1-2 minutes longer, until the sherry has reduced by half, producing a thickened sauce.

The peppers are ready to be served, but will develop a fuller flavor if refrigerated overnight. Return to room temperature and serve on garlic toast.

Cook's Tip: If you prefer a topping that is smoother, puree the cooked pepper mixture in a food processor for 30 seconds to 1 minute - the consistency will still be slightly chunky.

The pureed spread is a wonderful condiment to serve with grilled chicken breasts or fish.

Wine Suggestion: Chardonnay