Instructions: Preheat broiler. Wash peppers and cut in half. Remove seeds and membrane from peppers. Place on a cookie sheet flat side down and place under broiler. Broil till skins on peppers char till black. This imparts a roasted flavor to the peppers you cant get any other way. Remove from oven and use tongs to pick up peppers and place in a paper bag to col. When cool enough to handle, simply peel back the charred skin (comes off easily) to uncover the velvety soft velour-like pepper underneath. Place peppers in a mixing bowl or zip-lock poly bag. Add olive oil, crushed garlic and basil.

Gently toss till coated. Peppers can be served now or better yet, refrigerated overnight to marinate. Cut peppers in strips or halved pieces if you wish for more uniform pieces. Serve cold or re-heat and lay out on a serving platter in colorful designs, mixing or matching the beautiful colors. Garnish plate with parsley. Aromatic and delicious!

makes 32 to 40 pepper pieces for a platter.

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