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A tradition in my household. Every year we make a batch of this chutney.

A vegetarian black-eyed pea salad tossed in a bold dressing of sambuca, fresh basil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar. The anise-kissed liqueur gives this bean salad an unexpected, aromatic twist you won't find anywhere else.

Hot pepper salsa for canning, made with banana peppers, green peppers, garlic, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Sweet-hot ketchup-based relish, makes 12 jars.

Refrigerator pickles with sliced cucumbers, Vidalia onion, and red bell pepper in a sweet vinegar brine with celery seed. No canning, no cooking, just mix and chill.

Sauterne-marinated venison chops layered with green pepper rings stuffed with rice, onion, and fresh tomato, then oven-steamed in chunky tomatoes and Angostura bitters until tender.

Tater tot casserole with seasoned ground meat, golden mushroom soup, onions, and red bell pepper baked under a crispy layer of tater tots. Easy weeknight comfort food.

Pirate's pie: a kid-friendly fish pie with canned salmon, leeks, red pepper, and corn in creamy sauce under a piped cheesy mashed potato crown. Budget-friendly family dinner.

Use as a dip or topping for grilled chicken, seafood, etc., inspired by Diana Rattray

Smoky black bean salsa with roasted poblano, chipotle in adobo, pomegranate juice, and toasted cumin. A more refined warm salsa for grilled fish, tacos, or rice bowls.

Crunchy mixed vegetable pickles with cucumbers, carrots, peppers, cauliflower, and onions in a tangy mustard seed brine. A classic canning recipe that fills 8 pint jars.

Broiled chicken baked over mushrooms, peppers, and onions in a glossy orange-wine sauce. A citrusy, elegant one-dish dinner with bright flavor and minimal cleanup.

Garden-loaded ratatouille sauce with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and sweet potato tossed with ziti and showered in fresh basil and mint. A vibrant, plant-based pasta that eats like a celebration of summer produce.

Homemade red pepper jelly with sweet bell peppers, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and liquid pectin. A sweet-tangy preserve perfect over cream cheese appetizers.

Homestead salad with mixed vegetables and kidney beans in a cooked sweet vinegar dressing with mustard. Make a day ahead for the best flavor.

Crawfish tails simmered in a creamy shrimp soup sauce with sauteed onions, garlic, bell pepper, celery, and white wine. Ladle this Cajun-style goodness over rice or pasta.

Sweet corn and halibut tamales wrapped in fresh corn husks with fresh-cut kernels, cilantro, red bell pepper and a whisper of cornmeal. A lighter, coastal take on traditional tamales that cooks in just 20 minutes.