While they're not as supremely Southern as pimientos, bell peppers are a staple in so many Southern-style recipes. Bell peppers are one of the three key elements of the “holy trinity,” after all!

a derivative of the Anaheim pepper variety. Try piquillo peppers, which work well as tapas, either stuffed with soft cheese or served with pan-fried slices of chorizo. Or, ring the changes with ...

This helps it cook evenly with the spices and blend smoothly when pureed. To make salad-ready capsicum, slice off the sides and then cut those into 4-5 strips lengthwise. Stack them together and chop ...