Best antipasto is a big-batch homemade relish of cauliflower, green beans, peppers, mushrooms, olives, tuna, and anchovies in a tangy tomato-vinegar base. Spoon it onto crackers for a make-ahead party and holiday spread.
End-of-the-garden pickles loaded with peppers, cucumbers, carrots, beans, and cauliflower in a sweet vinegar brine with mustard and celery seed.
Oven-baked crab quesadillas loaded with sweet lump crab, sauteed tri-color peppers, two melted cheeses, cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño and lime. Ready in 30 minutes for an easy seafood dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Linguine a la Anne is a freezer-friendly ham and mushroom pasta casserole in a creamy evaporated milk sauce topped with Romano cheese, sauteed peppers, and croutons.
Smoky andouille sausage simmered with tender potatoes, onions, and bell peppers in white wine and bacon drippings for Cajun comfort in one pot.
Spicy seafood chili simmers shrimp, scallops, clams, and firm fish in a roasted-pepper tomato base with green salsa and Anaheim chilies. Southwestern coastal stew with a fiery kick.
Mediterranean stir-fry with angel hair pasta tosses eggplant, zucchini, red pepper, and artichoke hearts in a basil-tomato sauce, served over crisped sesame-oil angel hair. A healthy, fast vegetarian dinner.
Hungarian-style braised pork stew with paprika, caraway seeds, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, and red peppers. Slow-baked until fork-tender, served over egg noodles or rice.
Hearty Brazilian black bean and beef casserole simmered with stewed tomatoes, garlic, and a hint of orange zest. A one-pot comfort meal that feeds a crowd and thickens into rich, spoonable goodness.
Asparagus, tofu, and bell pepper are stir-fried in a Chinese based garlic-ginger-soy sauce. It's packed with deliciousness and goodness.
Fish fillets nestled in spinach with sauteed onions, garlic, white wine, and tarragon, grilled in foil packets over medium coals. A low-calorie, no-mess grilled fish dinner for summer cookouts.
West Indian rice and peas turns vegan with crisp tempeh, coconut-toasted brown rice, and black-eyed peas simmered with bay. Cinnamon, chile, and bell pepper bring Caribbean warmth.
Roasted langoustines on mesquite-charred bell peppers with wilted arugula, blanched French green beans and aged balsamic. Quick-seared shellfish that hits the plate in 60 seconds total.
Chicken, Ham Brunswick Stew with Lima Beans and Potatoes recipe
Tangy beet cabbage relish cooked with cauliflower, red pepper, onion, mustard seeds, and vinegar. A colorful, old-fashioned condiment for sandwiches, roasts, and charcuterie boards.
A fresh, ginger-spiked vegetable relish with carrots, red peppers, onions, and cucumber in a sweet vinegar brine. No canning needed. Chill overnight and serve for up to 3 days.