1,866 red pepper recipes

Drunken leeks braised in red wine with garlic, finished with a splash of red wine vinegar and fresh parsley. A simple, elegant side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Homemade pickling spice blend with mustard seeds, allspice, coriander, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon. Mix once and use all canning season for pickles, relishes, and brines.

Grilled butterflied leg of lamb marinated in red wine vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes, served with a briny olive relish. A Mediterranean centerpiece for spring entertaining.

Bay scallop ceviche cured in fresh lime and lemon juice with red pepper, cilantro, and green chile. No cooking needed for this bright, citrusy Mexican appetizer.

Tangy barbecue sauce simmered with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, and red wine, spiked with mustard, capers, and cumin. A bold, piquant sauce for grilled meats that skips the bottled stuff.

Pork fillet stir-fried with garlic and bell peppers, then hit with orange juice and balsamic vinegar for a sweet-tart glaze. Piled over peppery rocket or watercress for a fresh, fast weeknight dinner.

This is a fantastic sandwich recipe, very light and very tasty.

L'Hootz F'Tadjeen is a North African fish tagine with saffron, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes layered and simmered in olive oil. A one-pot Sephardic-style fish stew finished with lemon juice and pimento.

Use this creamy dip on a vegetable dip or as a companion with tortilla chips.

Front porch fried catfish dipped in buttermilk and coated in seasoned cornbread stuffing mix with garlic, thyme, and red pepper. Deep-fried golden in just 2 to 3 minutes per batch.

Rosemary-marinated lamb on French bread with roasted peppers, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan. An Italian-style open-faced sandwich broiled until bubbly.

Pla nung horapa: Thai steamed red snapper rubbed with a fiery paste of galangal, lemongrass, red chiles, and fish sauce, finished with Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves. Aromatic Thai seafood ready in 20 minutes of steaming.

Empanada meat pies stuffed with seasoned ground beef, hard-boiled egg, raisins, and green olives. A Latin American hand pie that fries or bakes for crispy, golden hand-held meals.

Loaded Creole omelette with potatoes, ham, okra, red bell pepper, and cayenne, cooked in a skillet and puffed under the broiler. Brunch with a bayou kick.

No-bean Texas-style chili with ground beef, ground chile peppers, green chiles, and fresh tomatoes. Fat is skimmed after chilling for a leaner bowl.

Pit barbecue sauce with butter, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and garlic. A tangy, buttery no-cook mop sauce that makes two quarts and needs no refrigeration.