Sweet Pepper Soup with Herbed Buttermilk Drizzle

In late summer, when colourful sweet peppers and tomatoes are abundant and ripe, this flavourful, tangy soup is a most delicious way to use them. Pureing and straining the soup guarantees the smoothest texture.

Chicken Couscous Wraps with Red Pepper Mayonnaise

In the summer, prepare the couscous and the roasted pepper mayonnaise in the kitchen, then head outside to the barbecue. When it's too cold, grill the chicken on an indoor grill or grill pan.

Make-Ahead Potato Casserole with Red Peppers

This is ideal for a holiday meal. You can make this dish a day in advance, store in the refrigerator and bake in time for dinner. The sauteed onion and red pepper add tasty punch and colour.

Pepper Maple Salmon and Sauce

Ross Mavis, chef and proprietor of Inn on the Cove and Day Spa and Tide's Table dining room in Saint John, N.B., says that this easy recipe is his customers' favourite: "The pepper and maple don't interfere with the flavour of Atlantic salmon and nicely provide a foil to the richness of its flesh."

Sausage, Fennel and Pepper Skewers with Orzo Salad

This recipe is based on the classic southern Italian dish of sausage and peppers on a skewer. Serve over this delicious orzo salad that you've made earlier for a satisfying summer dinner in minutes!

White Pepper Pots de Crème with Rhubarb Cherry Compote

Subtle and aromatic spices lend themselves to this dessert's creamy texture without the usual pepper heat. When available, fresh sour cherries can be substituted for frozen in the compote.

Apricot and Red Pepper Pork Tenderloin

The sweetness of the apricots and the heat of the hot pepper flakes make the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. This recipe takes a bit longer to make than some, but the extra time it takes to stuff the pork is worth it. Make fresh bread crumbs by pushing stale bread in a food processor until in fine crumbs.

Greek Market Meatballs with Cumin and Pepper

The Greek Market in Winnipeg offers customers Greek products, in-house Greek food and cooking classes. The food is sold cold for reheating at home. Among the many favourites - including stuffed vegetables, cheese pie, and chicken breast stuffed with red peppers and olives - are these cumin-flavoured meatballs called sousoukakia.

Crab and Lobster Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis and Dill Cream

Lobster gives these an authentic Nova Scotian touch, and the two sauces — one a colourful roasted pepper and the other, a creamy dill — add a touch of Laceby indulgence. Serve as an appetizer or main course, depending on your appetite.

Sautéed Peppers