This year's hotter-than-heck Summer makes us crave nothing but more heat — for our palates, that is! There's something pleasantly painful about the slight scorch of a jalapeño-infused dish (and, of course, an ice-cold beer to chase it down). From gyro jalapeño poppers to spicy cucumber and cantaloupe paletas, here are six creative ways we love to turn up the heat on your Read more

While I normally roast peppers following the traditional method (in the oven), sometimes I get lazy and simply throw them directly on the gas stove like I'm a Spanish grandma. Here's how you do it: Turn the burner's heat up to high and place the peppers over the flame. Let them cook, until blackened and charred, turning every couple of minutes to burn each part of the pepper. The rest of the Read more

Tiring of the Fall soup-and-stew rotation already? Turn to a meal that's worthy of your attention and excitement, especially since it's ideal for everything from an impromptu get-together to a casual night in. Roast red and yellow peppers, fennel, and Winter or Summer squash of your liking with herbs until fork-tender, then transform them into the center of attention by giving them a Read more

Peppers are in season — a fact that marzbars proves with this stunning photo from the Savory Sights group. Aren't the purple ones beautiful?! We were walking through Union Square in NYC and found this market, I just had to take a photo. Do you have pictures of delicious-looking produce? Share them in the YumSugar Community! Your photo could be featured here! Read more

Into pickling? Check out this picture of thehungrytexan's homemade pickled jalapeños. Easy to make (and festive!) pickled jalapeno peppers. I decided these will make perfect hostess gifts at holiday parties this Christmas! Get the recipe here. Have you canned some of the season's bounty? Be sure to upload it in the Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community! Read more

Last weekend when I asked my sister what she wanted for dinner, she said, "something stuffed." I started to throw out options like grilled, ricotta-stuffed chicken and rice-filled, baked tomatoes, but she grabbed the Saveur that was sitting on the coffee table and said excitedly, "let's make these stuffed peppers!" Since they looked absolutely amazing, I happily obliged. The recipe is pretty Read more

On birthdays (and half birthdays), I like to make my favorite foods, thus for my half-birthday housewarming, I plan on serving a spread of delectable Italian bites. The party goes from 7:30-10 p.m., smack in the middle of dinner time, so I'll need to offer a substantial amount of food. I don't want to spend days in the kitchen or prepare anything that requires a plate and utensils; that's why Read more

After falling in love with a Cuban-inspired crockpot chicken, tonight I'm cooking along the same vein with a beef and pepper braise that conjures up images of dinner in Havana. I'll serve the fork-tender flank steak and bell pepper medley over steamed white rice, avocado, and my favorite herb, cilantro. Ready to make your own one-pot Latin meal? Then keep reading. Read more

When we asked you what your culinary resolutions for 2010 were, Filmgirl81 said that she hopes to "cook more fish" because it's way "cheaper to make at home and very healthy." I couldn't agree with her more, and that's why I found this delectable-sounding poached halibut recipe. Thick fillets are simmered in a light liquid of white wine and water. Red bell peppers provide a pop of color and Read more