Recipes "Red pepper"

Chili sin carne, "chili without meat", is a thick, spicy stew of beans, tomatoes and peppers. It feeds a crowd for very little money, freezes well, and goes with rice, tortillas, baked potatoes or…

Ratatouille is a slow stew of summer vegetables cooked in olive oil: aubergine, courgette, peppers, onions and tomatoes. Make it at the end of summer when these vegetables are cheap and ripe. Serve…

A stir-fry is the fastest way to turn a few vegetables into dinner: everything is cut small and cooked very hot for a few minutes, so the vegetables stay crisp and bright. Tofu adds protein and soaks…

Shakshuka is eggs poached in a thick, spiced sauce of tomatoes and peppers, brought to the table in the pan and eaten with bread. It works for a late breakfast, a lazy lunch or a fast dinner when the…

Chraime is white fish simmered in a hot, garlicky sauce of tomato, red pepper, paprika and cumin, finished with lemon and coriander. It takes half an hour in one pan and works with any firm white…

Chili con carne, "chili with meat", is a spicy stew of beef, chilies and spices, here with tomatoes and beans. It is made in large pots for parties, game nights and cold weekends, and it tastes even…

Goulash is a beef and paprika soup-stew, red, warming and filling, with potatoes and vegetables. It is a one-pot dish for cold days, simmered slowly and better the next day.