Ah capsicums, the fine colourful specimens of summer. Whether red or yellow, orange or green; labelled as bell-pepper or "pepper", a capsicums of any shade or name tastes just as sweet (especially when it's roasted).
20 of our favourite capsicum recipes
Capsicum or pepper? Whatever you may call it, this sweet, summer fruit-masquerading-as-vegetable always pleases.
![**[Picanha, chimichurri and sweet and sour peppers](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/picanha-chimichurri-and-sweet-and-sour-peppers-11872|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2013/12/18/25917/0114GT-steak-recipes-picanha-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Picanha, chimichurri and sweet and sour peppers
Photo: William Meppem![**[Stefano Manfredi's Roman-style chicken](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/roman-style-chicken-8266|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/07/25/8266/web_chickenroman.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Luca's peppers with spinach and salt cod](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/lucas-peppers-with-spinach-and-salt-cod-8573|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/03/07/48364/cloveclub4.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Luca's peppers with spinach and salt cod
Photo: William Meppem![**[Mike McEnearney's fast gazpacho](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/fast-gazpacho-18052|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/20/18052/web_gazpacho.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Mike McEnearney's fast gazpacho
Photo: Will Horner![**[Pete Evans' ratatouille](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/ratatouille-pete-evans-8326|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2020/02/20/1582152539056_webrat.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Mark Roper
![**[An epic ciabatta toastie](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/an-epic-ciabatta-toastie-16352|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/08/22/16352/GT1808_Toasted_An_epic_ciabatta_toastieA.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Stir-fried beef with chilli bean paste, dried chilli and capsicums](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/stir-fried-beef-chilli-bean-paste-17092|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/03/05/17092/20181113-gourmet-062.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Stir-fried beef with chilli bean paste, dried chilli and capsicums
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Lamb cutlets with white beans, capsicum and oregano](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/lamb-cutlets-with-white-beans-capsicum-and-oregano-13731|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2020/02/20/1582152316752_webcutlets.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Lamb cutlets with white beans, capsicum and oregano
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Speedy shakshuka](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/shakshuka-13617|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/09/13617/web_shakshuka.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: William Meppem
![**[Roasted carrot salad, pepper sauce, olive oil and curd](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/roasted-carrot-salad-pepper-sauce-olive-oil-and-curd-16082|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/06/22/16082/GT1806_Principle_Pleasures_Roasted_carrot_salad_pepper_sauce_olive_oil_and_curdA.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Roasted carrot salad, pepper sauce, olive oil and curd
Photo: Mark Roper![**[Peppers and eggs](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/peppers-and-eggs-12459|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2020/02/20/1582151980598_webeggs.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Peppers aqua pazza](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/peppers-aqua-pazza-17266|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/04/30/17266/C1597B51_Alberto_040219_3369_a-1.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Will Horner
![**[Grilled pork sausages with fennel, radicchio and roasted capsicum](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/grilled-pork-sausages-with-fennel-radicchio-and-roasted-capsicum-13864|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2020/02/20/1582151685336_websausage.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Grilled pork sausages with fennel, radicchio and roasted capsicum
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Smoky eggplant and capsicum dip with pita bread](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/eggplant-capsicum-dip-18057|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/20/18057/web_eggplant.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Smoky eggplant and capsicum dip with pita bread
Photo: Will Horner![**[Char-grilled capsicum salad with sherry vinaigrette](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/char-grilled-capsicum-salad-sherry-vinaigrette-16813|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/14/16813/GT1901_Quick_Meals_Char_Grilled_Capsicum_With_Sherry_VinaigretteA.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Char-grilled capsicum salad with sherry vinaigrette
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Eggs piperade](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/eggs-piperade-13639|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2020/02/20/1582154968979_webpiperade.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: John Paul Urizar
![**[Roast capsicum with tomato, garlic and olives](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/roast-capsicum-with-tomato-garlic-and-olives-13141|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2020/02/20/1582150748274_webroastcap.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Roast capsicum with tomato, garlic and olives
Photo: Jason Loucas![**[Ratatouille](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/masterclass-ratatouille-recipe-14242|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/21/14242/web_ratatouille-(2).jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Hansen
![**[Frank Camorra's marinated whole snapper baked on potatoes and peppers (Dorada al fondo con patatas)](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/marinated-whole-snapper-baked-on-potatoes-and-peppers-dorada-al-fondo-con-patatas-11159|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/12/05/11159/web_camorrafish.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Anchoïade toasts with roasted tomatoes and capsicum](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/anchoiade-toasts-with-roasted-tomatoes-and-capsicum-12077|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2020/02/20/1582151417235_webtoast.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Anchoïade toasts with roasted tomatoes and capsicum
Photo: Ben Dearnley
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