Mark Williams wrote:
> >
> > ?? Get some green aka "Bell" peppers. What do you need "flakes" for?
> >
>
> It is for lasagna recipe that has been in the family for years. I never
> had a problem finding them before. Now the day before a big dinner party in
> which friends are coming over to try this legendary lasagna recipe, I can't
> find any green bell pepper flakes. Though I am not oppose to changing the
> recipe, I was hoping to not have it be while everyone else will be trying it
> out.

There's no reason whatsoever to use dehy bell pepper in lasagna as it
will rehydrate anyway (but won't achieve full flavor due to the acid in
tomato sauce - should be rehydrated in plain cold water prior to use),
use fresh. Dehy bell pepper is very handy to have in the larder (for
when you only need a small amount, or the one you thought you had has
rotted) but in most instances is not better than fresh... powdered dehy
bell pepper does make a nice garnish on omelets.

Sheldon