Pepperoni
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Pepperoni Pasta Salad
This recipe gives the ’90s broccoli pasta salad an elegant upgrade with the addition of ripe cherry tomatoes, chopped radicchio, pepperoni and a tangy, Italian-style honey vinaigrette. Most of the ingredients in this recipe can be prepared in the time it takes to boil and cook the pasta. Searing the tomatoes softens them until saucy, while the raw broccoli offers contrasting crunch. Wilting the radicchio in the skillet tempers any bitter notes and the chopped Peppadew peppers offer sweet heat. Served room temperature or chilled, this crowd-pleasing dish makes a great potluck or barbecue side, but it’s also perfect for a summer meal al fresco. You can make it vegetarian by swapping the pepperoni for vegan pepperoni, or try it with crispy chickpeas spiced with smoked paprika.
Pepperoni Potato Salad
Here’s a unique twist on the traditional German potato salad adapted from Torrisi Italian Specialties, a now shuttered Manhattan restaurant known for its nuanced approach to classic Italian-American cuisine. Instead of bacon, this version calls for pepperoni, and shallots instead of onion or scallions. The finely chopped pepperoni is sautéed with a generous pile of chopped shallots, dried oregano and fresh sage to which white wine vinegar is added to make a dressing that coats the potatoes in an addictive salty-spicy-tangy slurry. Don't skip the step that calls for boiling the potatoes with garlic cloves, thyme and peppercorns. It infuses the flesh of the potato with a subtle, herby flavor that's worth the extra effort.