On July 11 I became an aunt again. One of my cousins in Panama and his wife had a beautiful baby boy named Diego Alejandro. All this happened while I was on the beach, so when I got home I started to make a gift for him in cross stitch.
The problem is that I have chosen a very ambitious project that’s taking me longer than expected and I spend most of my free time embroidering and trying to finish it before the child goes to college. So far this is my progress.
Almost there!
Last week another nephew was born, this time in Madrid. And when I finish with the gift for Diego I have to start with something for little Javier… Maybe I have to change this blog to a cross stitch blog, so at least I’ll have something to write about…
I know what you are thinking, “it takes 9 month for kids to arrive, so why not start before they were born?” Well, I was busy with this “little” project for my son Fernando. See? Busy, busy, busy…besides, I like to live in the edge 
He’s a huge Mickey’s fan
Today’s recipe is very simple. All you need to do is gather the ingredients, mix and fill. Perfect for a quick dinner or as a starter.
Piquillo peppers are very typical of Spain and the good thing is that normally they are preserved in oil for sale, so we can find them throughout the year and almost anywhere. Its name is derived from the Spanish word for “little beak” because of their form.
They are grown in Lodosa, a municipality of Navarre. Very versatile, they can be filled with many things (meat, chicken, fish, seafood, rice …) and may be served cold or hot.
One good idea is to stuff them with cheese as I show you today.
Peppers stuffed with goat cheese, olives and raisins
Ingredients
- 200 g whole piquillo pepper in oil (7 or 8 units)
Filling
- 50 g black olives, pitted and chopped
- A few raisins chopped
- 200 g goat cheese
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- Salt and pepper
Directions
Put the chopped olives and raisins in a bowl and mix with the cheese, garlic and a tablespoon of oil from the peppers. Season to taste and proceed to fill the peppers with the help of a teaspoon. Keep them in the fridge until firm, one or two hours, before serving.
The garlic flavor is very strong with one clove, so I recommend that you add half of it and taste it first, then decide if you want more or not. Raisins add some contrast to this recipe, highlight the flavor of goat cheese and soften the garlic taste.
Enjoy!
Tagged: black olives, cooking, goat cheese, homemade, piquillo peppers, raisins, recipes, Spain, Spanish cuisine, Tapas españolas
They sound delicious! That’s a very sensible garlic tip, it’s a lot stronger when raw
¡Gracias MD!
Yes, I add it because I put the whole thing in and despite my love for garlic, it was quite a punch
I love garlic too, but I only use two pieces when I make allioli because three is demasiado!
Nice summer idea and I think the Mickey fresco is excellent.
Thank you Roger! You are too kind
Your needlepoint is so fantastic! And the recipe for stuffed peppers sounds delicious.
Thank you Anne-Marie!
Have a nice weekend
Welcome to the universe the two new babies!
Thanks Tandy!
WOW! This is great post… I loved it so much
First of all congratulations for new baby and his parents. You did amazing works for him… fascinated me. And this recipe is amazing, we have stuffed pepper recipes but not like this one, I loved it… especially with red pepper and cheese should be so delicious. Thank you dear Giovanna, have a nice weekend, love you, nia
Hi Nia!
. I will pass to the new parents your congrats, thanks!
I’m glad you like it
You too have a nice weekend
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I want to try this beautiful recipe… She is amazing.
Oh! Thank you dear Nia!! I was wondering where all these new visitors came from
Olives, raisins and goat cheese, that sounds delicious.
And it taste delicious too, Karen
Thanks a lot for your comment, have a nice weekend!
FIrst and foremost, congratulations!!!! YAY for the Little Ones. 3 cross stitch projects at once. You don’t need more time, you need more hands! Stuffed peppers are a real treat. Fill them with cheese and I want some. These sound very tasty, Giovanna. What time should I come for dinner?
Thank you very much, John!
Haha! Well, you know that if you come for dinner, you might end doing some cross-stitch too
I *so* wish we could get those lovely peppers here
Hi John!
I can imagine it is a bit difficult to find certain items up there, but I maybe some other kind of pepper may work just as fine.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting
Love the cross stitch story you are painting: have given my x-stitching away for latch-hooking when [if ever these days] I have time. Love the pepper recipe ’cause have never stuffed them without a grain base – this looks delightful
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Thanks Eha!
and the recipe is perfect for the summer, because we don’t need to turn on the stove (is too hot for that!!)
I love x-stitch, always have a project at hand
Lovely summery projects – aren’t we lucky to be alive to experience all these goodies! And congrats to the little one!
Thank you Anna!
Yes, we are lucky
Sounds yummy! I know garlic is strong, but I love it.
The cross stitch projects are beautiful. It has been one of my passions and have done quite a few, even very ambitious, pieces as yourself. I find it enjoyable.
Hi Fergiemoto!
Thanks a lot for your comment
I love to do cross-stitch, is relaxing and I have developed the ability to X-stich and watch TV at the same time
Cool!
Congratulations on the new family members. We have a great nephew due in just a few days too. Lovely stuffed peppers.
Mandy
Thank you, Mandy! And congrats to you too
You certainly are a busy bee !! And congratulations on being an Aunt again
coul dI just pop round for some of those stuffed peppers, now would be good
Hi Claire!
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Yes, is nice to have a new baby around (and don’t have to worry about dippers and blank nights
Thanks for your comment!
I am loving those adorable cross-stitches you are making! Super cute! These peppers also look really tasty! The goat cheese and olive filling sounds great!
Thank you Christina!
How exciting to have so many new babies in the family! Your peppers look amazing!
~April
Hi April!
Thank you very much for your comment
What a wonderfully refreshing idea with the peppers! Sounds like a great combo! And great job with all your projects. They look adorable and I’m sure the children will love them!
Thank you Stefanie!
I’m finally done with the rabbits and now I’m back with Fernando’s towel
I have to remember to take a picture before sending it to Panama, so I can show you.
I am so impressed that you write this stuff in Spanish and English. I read the first one in Spanish and then noticed that I was reading a translated version again. I can barely get mine done in one language! Very very nice.
Hi Joanna!
Thanks a lot for your comment
I have to admit that it is a bit time consuming, that’s why I try to keep my posts short
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These would be great as an appetizer. Thanks for inspiring my blog post about stuffed peppers around the world. I have linked to your site!