This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe originally accompanied Salmon and leek Pie.

Makes about 2 cups.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 fresh red or green hot chile
  • a 16-ounce container sour cream (about 2 cups)

    DIRECTIONS

    Quick-roast and peel bell pepper and cut into 1-inch-thick strips. Wearing protective gloves, seed and mince enough of chile to measure 1 teaspoon. In a blender blend roasted pepper, chile, and sour cream until very smooth and season with salt and black pepper. Sauce may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.