Arzu Yilmaz

Muhammara
Serves 8 to 12 people

2 large sweet bell peppers
2/3 cup walnuts (crushed)
3 cloves garlic (mixed)
2 slice fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 Tbsp. hot pepper spread
1/4 cup ajvar vegetable spread
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

For the pita crisp:
2 pita bread cut in the wedges
3 Tbsp. olive oil

Roast peppers over a grill, seal in a bag 10 min., peel, seed and chop.
In a food processor put all the ingredients.
Puree them well, let stand several hours or overnight.

To make the pita crisps: Brush the pita wedges with olive oil,
Arrange them in a rimmed cookie sheet 12 x14
Bake them in preheated 350 F oven for 15 min.