easy ROASTED RED PEPPERS marinated ITALIAN STYLE

This week we are putting together a beautiful Italian fried eggplant sandwich but in order to make that, we need to learn how to make easy and delicious homemade roasted red peppers marinated Italian style in olive oil and garlic. The perfect condiment for our eggplant sandwich. Your support keeps the show running and is very much appreciated. If you'd like to leave a donation for this recipe, please click HERE. Thank you!

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