Red Bell Pepper

Savoy Cabbage and Bell Pepper Slaw

If you’re making this salad for a gathering, it can be made several hours ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated until you’re ready to serve. Leftovers make a great topper for a turkey or roast beef sandwich the next day.

Italian

Savory Stuffed Peppers

Peppers are best, as are all vegetables, when in season, but peppers are readily available most of the year, and they’ll always work just fine. These peppers can be made in advance, as either an appetizer or a side dish. The recipe calls for anchovies and olives, which bring a Mediterranean flavor to the table, but, as with many of my recipes, you can make changes to the dish and omit either, and the result will still be delicious.

Italian

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

This recipe works well for barbecues or other casual get-togethers. You can grill the vegetables and boil the pasta beforehand, then assemble the dish once your proteins are on the grill. The versatility of this recipe means that it can change with the seasons. Although it’s best with summer vegetables, it can be made with asparagus, ramps, and scallions in the spring, or squash, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms in the fall and winter.

Italian

Gazpacho Andaluz

A refreshing cold tomato and vegetable soup.

Spanish

Thai Green Curry

Aromatic and spicy Thai curry with coconut milk and vegetables.

Thai

Eula Mae's Seafood Gumbo

This authentic Cajun seafood gumbo features fresh shrimp, lump crabmeat, and oysters simmered in a rich, flavorful broth.