A multipurpose vegetable, the sweet bell pepper is wonderful in each of these diverse recipes.
See the RecipeChristopher HirsheimerSee the RecipeMelanie AcevedoSee the RecipeAntoine BootzSee the RecipeRoger ShermanSee the RecipeChristopher Hirsheimer
The sweet bell pepper is actually a fruit posing as a vegetable. Grilling or oven-roasting bell peppers caramelizes them, turning them sweet, soft and versatile. This recipe was adapted from a recipe in Marcella Cucina by Marcella Hazan (HarperCollins, 1997). See the Eggplant-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Texas Caviar
Stewed Sweet Peppers
This sweet, simple pepper stew makes a great antipasto atop bruschetta. See this RecipeTodd ColemanSee the Recipe
Slow-braised chicken with peppers and onions is a soul food staple. This version is seasoned with plenty of paprika.
Pesto Calabrese
This spicy, southern Italian-style pesto recipe was given to us by Rocco Arena, owner of San Rocco restaurant in New York City. A touch of ricotta in this pesto tempers the flavor of the red peppers, and makes it an excellent bruschetta topping. See the recipe for Pesto Calabrese»
