Creamy Red Pepper Soup
Everyone loves this soup’s taste, but no one guesses that pears are the secret ingredient. —Connie Summers, Augusta, Michigan

Jalapeno Hush Puppies
Whenever we have a neighborhood fish fry, these hush puppies are part of the menu. They're crisp and golden with...

Jalapeno Ribs
These ribs are unique because of the spicy rub and the combination of sweet brown sugar and spicy jalapeno peppers...

Campfire Bundles
I created this recipe on a family camping trip. I'd brought along a hodgepodge of ingredients, so I just threw...
Pepper Soup
This is my version of a soup we enjoyed at a restaurant. With green, red and yellow peppers, it's so...

Italian Fish Fillets
"My husband and I resolved to eat healthier, so I was pleased to find this quick recipe for fish fillets....

Favorite Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
"This casserole has so much zesty Mexican flavor that my husband doesn't even realize it's a low-fat dish," says Shirley...

Green Beans with Red Peppers
"Balsamic vinegar adds zing to these colorful sauteed veggies that cook in a flash," says Chris Kallies of Oldsmar, Florida....

Spaghetti Squash with Sweet Peppers
"For a dish with harvesttime appeal, you can't go wrong with this veggie medley I created," assures Julie Varilek of...
Italian Pasta Salad
This zesty Italian pasta salad recipe combines vegetables and pasta in a creamy dressing. Refreshing and filling, this change-of-pace salad...

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
"Our family loves these tasty shredded beef sandwiches with their mild barbecue flavor," writes Fran Frerichs from Gurley, Nebraska. The...

Quick Three-Pepper Salad
This is a five-ingredient time-saver that serves as an attractive and welcome variation on veggies. After topping the peppers and...
Unstuffed Pepper Soup
One of my sisters gave me the recipe for this quick-and-easy soup that tastes just like stuffed green peppers. The...

Tuna Salad Pepper Cups
I came up with this recipe on a hot summer day when I didn't feel like cooking. I frequently make...

Pesto-Corn Grilled Peppers
We grill almost daily and enjoy using fresh produce from our garden. These pepper halves filled with a basil-seasoned corn...

Spicy Pepper Penne
Candace Greene of Columbiana, Ohio sure knows how to bring a bit of Sicily to the supper table! Let her...

Tricolor Pepper Pasta
I am a big fan of pasta, and this dish is one of my favorites. It's very colorful and flavorful.—Roxanne...

Pickled Grapes
No sour grapes here! Easy to make and even easier to eat, pickled grapes are a versatile way to preserve...

Double-Berry Jalapeno Jam
My friend and I had tried a fruity jam with jalapenos at a local vineyard and this is the version...


Homemade Hot Sauce
Make your own hot sauce at home with this spicy recipe. Habanero and serrano peppers provide bold heat that's balanced...

Refrigerator Jalapeno Dill Pickles
I’m passionate about making pickles. My husband is passionate about eating them. He's too impatient to let them cure on...

Sweet & Smoky Salsa
I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I...
Grilled Garden Veggie Pizza
Pile on the veggies—the crisp, grilled crust can take it! This colorful, healthy pizza looks as fresh as it tastes....

Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos)
If you love spicy food like we do, then these tasty candied jalapenos—also known as cowboy candy—are for you! You...

Habanero Strawberry Jam
I love spicy and sweet dishes! This tastes excellent layered over a bar of cream cheese and served with crackers,...

Autumn Pepper Relish
This colorful relish is a favorite with friends and family because it tastes amazing on just about everything. I like...

Jalapeno Cornbread
Whip up our spicy jalapeño cornbread with ease, blending the sweetness of fresh corn with the savory sharpness of cheddar...

Favorite Loaded Breakfast Potatoes
Hearty, savory and packed with protein, these breakfast baked potatoes are a fantastic dish to serve at your next brunch...

Crispy Pita BLT’s
Pack this sandwich full of fresh produce from your garden or the local farmers market. You'll wow lunch guests with...