Capsicum

Don’t discard the baking paper used for rolling out pastry. Use one to bake pastry blind, the other to line the tray for roasting the vegetables. Quiche is cooked when a knife inserted at centre comes out clean. Note

We used milk and water to to make the base, for a lighter result – all milk or all water can also be used. Milk is best for scones/scrolls. Note

This delicious savoury pie is extremely easy to make -simply mix all ingredients together and bake. It's great enjoyed fresh out of the oven with a side salad, or cut up and chilled for school or work lunches.

The dressing can be added before chilling the salad. Toss noodles through just before serving. Note

Drained capsicum from a jar can be used, if preferred. Goes well with cold macaroni salad; grilled chicken breasts; barbecued sardines. Note

Both the kids and adults will love these beef fajitas packed with tender slices of beef, grilled capsicum, salsa and iceberg lettuce. Enjoy assembling them at the dinner table.

This relish is sweet and tangy with a nice note of ginger. It's perfect for jarring up and handing out as a lovely gift to family and friends. Serve it with cold meats such as ham or pork.

Do you fancy busting out the antioxidants while enjoying a delicious feast? Look no further than these grilled vegetables with ricotta. They'll have your free-radicals shaking in their boots.

This simple salad is well-balanced and completely delicious. Top tip: after placing lamb in preheated pan don't move it until it is well sealed (at least 3 minutes) as the water released when you move the lamb will make it stick to the pan.

This tomato and capsicum soup will have you wondering why you ever bothered with the tinned stuff. The addition of the beans and the chilli give a hearty and spicy kick. Enjoy with fresh crusty bread.

Winter comfort food has never been better with this effortless soup and irresistible garlic bread, filled with capsicum, tomatoes and beans.

Try this delicious Spanish-inspired stuffed squid recipe for an impressive starter or lunch.

Brown lentils can be substituted for the puy lentils, although they do require longer cooking. Note

Quick, easy and delicious Indian-style chicken tikka stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Wrapped in crisp prosciutto, this creamy vegetable terrine would make a delicious side dish or lunch served with salad.

A simple mix of spicy chorizo, vinegary artichoke, sweet capsicum and fresh tomato and leaves, this flavourful salad is a perfect side for a summer barbecue.

Bake pine nuts on oven tray in moderate oven about 5 minutes or until toasted. Note

For a delicious, easy mid-week meal, try these spicy fish kebabs served with steamed rice.

This omelette is called a "Western" in most states east of the Mississippi River and a "Denver" in the western half of the United States.

Swap chicken stock for vegetable stock. Note

Speedy and moreish, the whole family will love this easy chicken pasta.

This is a good salad for a barbecue as it keeps well and is not fussy about the temperature at which it is served.

Buy roasted capsicum from the deli. Note

The perfect summer dish; barramundi with kipflers and roasted capsicum from Australian Women's Weekly.

Thinly sliced chargrilled capsicum tastes fantastic in a buttery, creamy mash. Add crumbled goat's cheese for extra flavour and decadence.

Tender lamb, sweet red capsicum, chilli and lime give this healthy stir-fry plenty of flavour, plus there's chilli for bite.

This beautiful seafood dish is perfect for entertaining guests. Moist, flaky salmon is beautiful topped with a fragrant olive, capsicum and basil salsa.

Thai basil, also known as horapa, has a slight licorice or aniseed taste. It goes perfectly with this spicy beef noodle dish.

Gazpacho is a chilled tomato-based soup, but other varieties, such as cucumber, do exist.

Marinated capsicums can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months; add them to your next anti pasta platter for a burst of colour, texture and flavour.

Enjoy barbecued vegetables and salty slices of haloumi combined with a fresh and zesty dressing in this easy vegetarian dish.

For a speedy, nutritious and filling meal, a simple omelette is the way to go.

A truly Mediterranean mix that is a perfect addition to any platter.

This cheesy bake is packed with veggies and perfect for the whole family.

Satay sauce is a delicious creamy, sweet and salty peanut-based sauce that typically also contains soy sauce, coconut milk, ginger and garlic. It is used widely in Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singaporean and Vietnamese cuisines.

These sizzling patties are delicious with a dollop of cooling tzatziki and warm flatbread.

You will need to soak eight bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour to prevent them from splintering and scorching. The sauce can be used as a marinade for the chicken before cooking, but cook chicken on medium heat so marinade does not burn before meat cooks through. You can also use ready-made […]

For a healthy snack, serve this dip with warmed wholemeal pita bread.

What better way to contribute to your five-a-day with this eye catching eggplant, feta and capsicum stack. It makes a perfectly healthy, light lunch on its own, or a delicious accompaniment to a tender steak.

A great summer salad with grilled onion and a mint chimichurri, an Argentinian-style sauce.

This quick pasta dish uses tinned tuna, which is packed full of nutrients and of course, omega-3 fatty acids. Together with the olives, it packs a big flavour punch.

“Twice-cooked” Chinese dishes date from days before refrigeration, when people boiled large cuts of meat because it kept better than if left fresh. Here, it also helps rid the meat of some of its excess fat. For extra-crisp pork, serve it on the capsicum mixture rather than tossing them together. Note

Called a soufflé omelette because of the way it puffs and billows when cooked, a lighter-than-air appearance make this an impressive dish to serve for brunch.

you can substitute goat cheese or any soft, crumbly cheese for the fetta in this recipe. Note

Chopped macadamias add crunch to this colourful, healthy stir-fry.

Whip up this spicy pasta dish for an easy, speedy weeknight dinner.

A spicy and light pasta dish with wide ribbons of pappardelle, the sweet and robust flavour of capsicum and finished with creamy ricotta; a perfect vegetarian family meal. Serve with crusty garlic bread.

A healthy Asian-style wheat noodle, snake bean and roasted capsicum salad.

Healthy, fragrant and delicious Thai chicken in lettuce-leaf cups from Australian Women's Weekly.

Rich with capsicum, tomato and anchovies, this simple pasta is a great go-to recipe when you need dinner in a hurry.

The delicate flavours of the fish are electrified by this delicious sweet and sour combination.

This salad takes the classic flavours of Provence and combines them to make an elegant and flavoursome starter that is still quite light. All the components can be made in advance and simply assembled when you are ready to serve.

This is a quick and easy rendition of a traditional Sicilian involtini, slow-cooked meat rolls filled with vegetables served in a rich tomato sauce.

This colourful pasta salad is easy, delicious and great for the lunchbox.

Quick, easy and delicious, this beef and pepper dish is a great supper for busy nights.

Barbecued corn, broad beans and capsicum from Australian Women's Weekly.

This delicious chilled soup is so easy to prepare and makes the most refreshing lunch on a hot summer's day.

These lip-smacking chicken wings are addictive and go beautifully with creamy capsicum and feta dip.

Tender and juicy grilled beef steak on a bed of zesty salsa from Australian Women's Weekly.

A healthy and beautiful grilled veal and radicchio salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

A classic of French rural cooking, ratatouille makes a great side for lamb and chicken dishes.

This vegetarian pasta dish is simple and perfect for the whole family.

Serve this spicy eggplant and capsicum salad as part of a mezze-style lunch spread.

For a really rich flavour, marinate the lamb shanks overnight. Serve shanks with flour tortillas, a green salad and lime wedges.

You can substitute rib-eye (scotch fillet) or sirloin (new-york cut) steak for the eye fillet in this recipe. Note

This colourful, tasty salad makes a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.

OK these can be a little fiddly, but we've used ready made wonton wrappers here so that makes things a little easier, and just as delicious. Your guests will be impressed!

Mediterranean-style baked lima beans from Australian Women's Weekly.

Give your usual potato frittata a gutsy flavour kick by adding capsicum and olive. Serve it warm from the oven with a green salad or take it on a romantic picnic.

Red capsicum dip is nutritious, tastes great and is very easy to make. Here, we've given you a spiced up Moroccan version. Serve dip with crusty bread; we used toasted pitta bread.

Originally from the Spanish region of Andalusia, gazpacho is a soup made from raw blended vegetables. We've grilled the tomato and capsicum here for a more intense flavour. Serve chilled, with parmesan croutons.

This beautiful looking terrine is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The spinach and walnut pesto finishes off the dish perfectly; serve as a starter, or accompanied with a salad for a light lunch.

The bright, sharp colours and flavours of this chickpea, tomato and capsicum salad are complemented by the red wine and lemon juice dressing.

Ready within 5 minutes, these easy grilled mini pizzas are delicious and make a perfect mid-week dinner.

Spice up your Vietnamese omelette with this delicious recipe.

A classic mix of great flavours!