555 red bell pepper recipes

Vegetarian jambalaya with black-eyed peas, canned plum tomatoes, minute rice, and hot pepper sauce. A Louisiana-inspired one-pot stew ready in 30 minutes.

Shrimp couscous paella: a microwave twist on Spanish paella with chicken, shrimp, saffron, peas, and red pepper, finished with quick-cooking couscous. Weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.

Cajun chicken sauce piquant with a dark roux, Chablis wine, tomato sauce, stuffed olives, and hot pepper sauce, slow-cooked for hours and served over spaghetti. Big-batch Cajun cooking.

Tender crepes filled with crab, mushrooms, and scallions in a white wine cream sauce, baked until heated through and broiled golden. French-inspired elegance in 45 minutes.

A spicy, but savory dish made with pinto beans and smoked ham that tastes great after being left to simmer in a crockpot.

Grilled fish salad bruschetta piled onto garlic-rubbed Italian bread with charred zucchini, eggplant, peppers and a lemon-basil fish flake topping. Summer entertaining at its most relaxed.

Deep-fried ginger shrimp in a light batter with garlic, chili sauce, and whipped egg white. Crispy, golden, and served with the tail on for easy dipping.

Turkey pasta salad with corn, zucchini, and picante-creamy garlic dressing. A Tex-Mex spin on leftover turkey, ready in 20 minutes and better after a chill in the fridge.

Warm rice salad with marinated artichoke hearts, mushrooms, Parmesan, and scallions in a tangy artichoke vinaigrette. A fresh, no-cook side dish.

No-mayo rainbow coleslaw with cabbage, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and red onion in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing spiced with turmeric, cayenne, and warm spices.

Grilled tandoori chicken kebabs marinated in spiced yogurt with cumin, coriander, and ginger, threaded on skewers with blanched cauliflower and sweet red peppers. Bold Indian flavour, easy grilling.

Barbecue sauce made with dehydrated vegetables, white wine, honey, Worcestershire, and liquid smoke. A Cajun-style pantry BBQ sauce that simmers for hours using shelf-stable dried ingredients.

Turkey pumpkin chili with great northern beans, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and canned pumpkin. A lean, high-fiber fall chili loaded with cumin, oregano, and chili powder.

Daube glace: the classic New Orleans cold beef aspic from Louisiana Creole tradition. Shredded pot roast suspended in jellied savory consomme with celery, lemon, and Tabasco. A summer Creole appetizer.

Japanese noodle soup with shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, red pepper, and rice noodles in a hot sesame broth, finished with ginger, brown rice vinegar, and roasted cashews. A vegetarian, low-fat Asian soup ready in 45 minutes.

Hearty red kidney beans and pintos slow-simmered with tomatoes, green chiles, and bell pepper in a thick, savory gravy. A budget-friendly Southern classic spooned over fluffy rice.