Lamb Kokkinisto

The word kokkinisto (say: koh-kee-nee-STOH) means "reddened," and generally refers to meat or poultry cooked in a tomato-based red sauce.

I enjoy the taste and color of fabulous peppers, so for this recipe, I started with the traditional red sauce used in kokkinisto dishes and added sweet red peppers and green bell peppers. The resulting sauce is delicious and colorful - perfect to spoon over rice, potatoes, or pasta.

Make it a meal with a seasonal salad of Wilted Greens, some Feta cheese, and homemade bread.

Super Bowl Appetizer ExchangeGiora Shimoni, our Guide to Kosher Food, suggests:

Tapenade Olive Spread: Tapenade is a rich olive spread that originated in the Provence region of France. The classic Tapenade is a paste of black olives, capers, olive oil and spices, but today many types of Tapenade can be found. This Tapenade is his favorite because it includes roasted red peppers.
Spinach Tidbits: Jamie Geller, author of "Quick and Kosher Recipes from the Bride Who Knew Nothing," contributed this recipe for Spinach Tidbits. These delicious dairy appetizers can be prepared and frozen a week in advance to minimize pre-party preparations.

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