Bell Pepper

Yellow tomatoes bring a touch of sunshine to this delicious chilled soup, which can be made as spicy or as mellow as you like.

A steakhouse take on Thai beef with peppers. Serve with steamed rice.

Find mung bean sprouts in Asian grocery stores and supermarkets.

A zesty lemon, olive oil, and caper dressing brings out the best in nutty roasted cauliflower and sweet red peppers.

This satisfying chowder is sweetened with summer corn and made extra-creamy by adding the milky starch from the cobs.

Tri-tip is flavorful and well-marbled, but because it’s really a roast rather than a steak, salt and seasonings don’t affect it the same way they do a thinner cut. That’s where this Mediterranean-inspired relish comes in. The combination of roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers adds savor to every bite.

A bit of Spanish chorizo goes a long way, lending another dimension to a skillet full of mouthwatering clams and potatoes.

This satisfying dish, with its great Italian flavors, makes the most of the last-of-the-season eggplant and tomatoes. In place of polenta, the vegetables and lamb can be served over penne, ziti, or rigatoni.

We love the games this soup plays with our senses: First, its fiery color tricks your brain into thinking it is hot, but when you take a sip, your tongue realizes the soup is cold. Then the spice of the habaneros sweeps in and deliciously complicates matters. Don't be alarmed by the number of chiles called for—habaneros' heat is complex and floral and partners perfectly with the sweetness of the red bell peppers.

In this side dish, the vegetables are dressed in a classic red wine vinaigrette. Chiles add smoky heat.

Harissa is a spicy Tunisian sauce made from chiles, spices, and olive oil. Here, grilling the ingredients gives the sauce great smoky flavor.

This finely chopped slaw has just the right balance of sweet and tart. It goes on top of the pulled pork, not alongside it.

Yogurt dressing best complements the flavor of these veggies.

Jean-Georges Vongerichten, of Spice Market in New York City, packs in vitamin C.

This soup from Tien Dinh at Pho, in Las Vegas, delivers vitamin A.