46 green pepper cap recipes

Wine-marinated venison chops stacked with green pepper rings, rice, onion, and tomato slices, then oven-steamed in a garlicky tomato sauce spiked with Angostura bitters. A complete one-dish meal.

Whole sea bass baked in a slow-simmered Creole tomato sauce with bell pepper, onions, wine, and a kick of Tabasco. Southern comfort from the sea, y'all.

Hollowed tomatillos stuffed with cheddar, cream cheese, corn, and ground red chile. A no-cook Mexican-inspired appetizer you can prep ahead and serve cold.

Savory Southwest corn muffins stuffed with diced ham, pepper jack cheese, green chiles, and red bell pepper. Hearty enough for a meal with a side salad.

Chicken and chili stew with browned drumsticks, white beans, cherry tomatoes, and chili powder, finished with fresh cilantro. A make-ahead one-pot stew loaded with garnish options.

Try a different kind of chili this winter with this simple and succulent crockpot dish that is sure to have you licking your fingers.

Quick chicken breast saute with rosemary, stewed tomatoes, black olives, zucchini, carrots, and green pepper. A one-skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Saucy black beans with mushrooms, green chiles, and cilantro over fluffy brown rice. Loaded with veggies, naturally vegan, and on the table in 30 minutes.

Instead of lighting the barbecue, turn on your crockpot so you can enjoy this succulent dish that will satisfy your hunger.

Simmered Italian vegetable stew with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers seasoned with a seven-herb blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and more. Vegetarian comfort in one pot.

Fowl gumbo with boiled chicken, okra, tomatoes, bell pepper, and celery in a rich brown gravy, finished with file powder. Serve over rice or cornbread for a true Southern bowl.

Fast Indian-style chicken: pre-cooked chicken simmered with curry powder, canned tomatoes, scallions, Worcestershire, and golden raisins, served over brown rice. A weeknight curry-inspired dinner ready in about 40 minutes.

Get another taste of the turkey with this hearty soup made with leftovers from that amazing Thanksgiving dinner.

Black eyed pea casserole layers spiced ground beef, black-eyed peas, and tomatoes between torn corn tortillas and melty cheddar, then bakes it into a hearty Tex-Mex bake with a Creole kick.