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From The Food Lover's Companion, Fourth edition by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst. Copyright © 2007, 2001, 1995, 1990 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
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Market Watch: Cherry Peppers (and Cheesy Hot Pepper Poppers)
Stuffed cherry pepper poppers make an easy, cheesy but light end-of-summer appetizer.
Easy Red Pepper Dip
This dip has is all: it's healthy, easy to make, allergy-friendly (it's dairy and gluten free) and it's sure you be a crowd-pleaser at your New Year's Eve bash.
In Season: Bell Peppers
My kids love chomping on crunchy slices of these sweet and mid peppers. Who am I to complain when one cup has more vitamin C than an orange? So grab these babies while their in peak season.
Winning Chile Pepper Recipe
Fiery flapjacks from a West Virginia reader came out on top in our chile pepper-themed contest.
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Robin Miller's twist on pesto -- made with roasted red peppers and lower in fat than the traditional green Italian sauce, is wonderful on sandwiches, meat or fish.
Market Watch: Pepper Relish
My market is overflowing with pickles, pickled beets, jams, and salsas – it’s the farmers’ way of getting more mileage out of their seasonal goodies. Try out a savory take on jams and jelly with a personal fave – tangy pepper relish.
Chili Peppers 5 Ways
Cooking with fresh chili peppers adds big flavor (without calories) to all kinds of recipes – even dessert! Whether you’re a fan of mild peppers or four alarm heat, light a fire in your kitchen with these 5 dishes.
Quinoa-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
This easy dish comes together in under an hour and makes use of poblano peppers, flax seeds, corn, quinoa, chickpeas and marjoram.
How to Freeze Peppers
Keep your bell peppers, jalapenos and poblanos for longer with these freezer tips.