Press Pool Pepper Towers
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TypeStarter
Serves4 people
DateOctober 11, 2026
Stacked vegetables as a sharp microphone row: the White House press moment on your plate.
Spicy, stacked towers of grilled aubergine and bell pepper on a tangy base, shaped as the iconic press microphone row at the White House. The silhouette refers to the tense access to the press pool.
Ingredients
- 2 aubergines
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 100 g soft goat cheese
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch chives (for microphone stems)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C on grill setting.
- Slice the aubergines into 1 cm thick rounds. Cut the bell peppers into wide strips of 2-3 cm.
- Place aubergine slices and bell pepper strips on a baking tray, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Grill the vegetables for 15 minutes until soft and lightly charred.
- Mix red wine vinegar, pressed garlic, and 1 tbsp olive oil into a dressing.
- Stack per person 2 aubergine slices alternating with bell pepper, finish with a dollop of goat cheese on top.
- Stick 2-3 chive stems upright in each tower to create a microphone row.
- Drizzle the dressing around and serve immediately.
Serving notes
- Serve on a rectangular plate for the effect of a microphone bench.
- Garnish with extra chili flakes for added tension.
- Lay the chives as stems at an angle, for the press row.