ROASTED RED PEPPERS FROM FLORINA

These are long, fleshy, thin-skinned peppers from the northern Greek town of Florina and surrounding regions that are surprisingly mild when fresh, but change dramatically when grilled. Grilled or roasted, the famed red peppers of Florina impart a wonderful, sweet fragrance, one of the telltale features of the rustic cuisine of western Macedonia.

Their robust flavor, ruby red color and glossy sheen make them one of the most renowned local products. Greek food manufacturers produce excellent quality grilled Florina peppers, marinated either in brine or olive oil.