“Shishito peppers are so popular right now,” says chef Zaz Suffy, formerly chef de cuisine at the recently closed 100 Wines in San Diego and now at the Prado at Balboa Park. One of Suffy’s ...

Shishito peppers add a kick of flavor to any dish, whether grilled, charred, or skewered. Try these recipes starring the mild green peppers, from chicken dinners to smoky snacks, at home.

Add the shishito peppers and toast until softened and blistered on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes, rotating frequently. Remove from heat and set aside until cool enough to handle. 2 ...

Never had shishito peppers? You need to track them down. Right now. First, a primer, then I’ll explain why. Shishito peppers are small, thin Japanese peppers. They look a bit like a longer ...

Toss 1/4 pound (about 2 heaping cups) of shishito peppers with 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of ordinary olive oil or vegetable oil (no need to use the fancy stuff). Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat.

Shishito peppers are small, thin-skinned Japanese peppers that have a lot of flavor but not much heat. Linger restaurant's Popper Breakdown is served with shishito peppers, cheddar curds and an ...

Never had shishito peppers? You need to track them down. Right now. First, a primer, then I’ll explain why. Shishito peppers are small, thin Japanese peppers. They look a bit like a longer ...

Shishito and corn salad is seen on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in San Francisco, Calif.Russell Yip/Staff Shishito peppers are seen on Thursday, July 11, 2014 in San Francisco, Calif.Russell Yip/Staff ...

Go to many Japanese restaurants, and shishito peppers are as much a staple on the menu as bowls of edamame. Quickly sautéed until the vibrant green peppers soften and begin to blister, they’re ...

Makes: 4 servings 8 ounces fresh shishito peppers. 1/3 cup roasted, salted marcona or regular almonds. 2 large roasted red peppers, seeds discarded. 4 sun-dried tomato halves, packed in oil, drained ...