The farmers market stalls are glowing with peppers right now — baskets of glossy green, red, yellow, orange, and deep purple fruits, each one bringing its own flavor, fragrance, and personality to the table. This is peak pepper season, and each week the variety seems to expand. You’ll find sweet bell peppers for salads and...Read More

Grilled Padrón Peppers are the essence of simple Spanish cooking—quick, rustic, and addictive. These small, mild green peppers blister beautifully over high heat, developing a smoky sweetness with just the right touch of char. Every so often, one delivers a surprise kick of heat—part of their irresistible charm. Finished with a drizzle of good olive...Read More