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Why Peppers Are More Versatile Than Tomatoes

They're as worthy of celebration as the fruit that steals the show

Published September 7, 2021

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Peppers just may be more versatile and offer more variety of flavors compared to tomatoes, with some good for frying and others perfect for roasting. Peppers like Jimmy Nardellos or candy cane peppers are perfectly sweet, while banana peppers, Padrons, or cherry peppers tend toward hot. Now’s the time to get your hands on anything you can find and explore.

With these prepping and cooking techniques, you’ll get more mileage out of peppers — and find more ways to enjoy them — as summer transitions into fall.

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