Frozen puff pastry is convenient to have on hand for last-minute or freeze-ahead appetizers. Here, it encloses a tasty swirl of black olives, red peppers and Asiago cheese.
Partially freezing tempeh makes grating it a cinch. Nutritional yeast adds a savoury cheese-like dimension to the filling look for it in health food stores. Use medium-size green, red, yellow or orange peppers with flat bottoms.
Pantry ingredients plus fresh sweet peppers add up to a colourful must-have dish. Serve with Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over top.
Yellow peppers lend beautiful colour and a burst of sweetness to this meal. Don't be intimidated by the amount of spinach—you'll be surprised by how much it wilts after steaming.
Hummus takes a twist with the addition of roasted red pepper. Spread it on a tortilla for a sandwich as shown or pack it as a dip for carrots, celery and toasted pita triangles.
This satisfying spiced medley of black beans, peppers and flaked tilapia comes together in minutes and is a yummy way to introduce more fish into your family's diet. Wrapped up in warm tortillas, it's a dinner even picky eaters will love. Cost: 3.65/serving
This vegetarian dinner for two is ready in just 20 minutes. Double the recipe for four, or serve the pepper halves singly as a side dish with grilled meat.
The dressing lends a taste of summer any time of year. The red peppers provide vitamins A and C and potassium. Quick and easy to make, this salad is perfect to take to a last-minute potluck or picnic.
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.
This thick sauce packs the full flavour of roasted peppers into every bite. It is a perfect partner for pasta or chicken and can easily be doubled to feed a crowd.
