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Capsicum Recipes

Make the most of this all-rounder with these vibrant recipes.

Red or green, raw or cooked, capsicum adds life and flavour to everything from curries to stews and salads. Broadsheet 's extensive recipe collection – which stars creations from hundreds of local and international chefs – is heavy on capsicum inspiration.

Check out the below capsicum recipes and discover how versatile this nightshade (known in many countries as pepper) can be.

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Recipe: Black Bean Chilli With a Cheesy Blanket by Recipetin Eats

Recipe: Black Bean Chilli With a Cheesy Blanket by Recipetin Eats

This vegetarian take on chilli con carne, from Nagi Maehashi’s latest cookbook, is on the table in under an hour and is hugely versatile – scoop it up with corn chips, stuff it into jacket potatoes or fold it through pasta or rice.

Recipe: Meatsmith’s Slow-Cooked Georgian Lamb Stew

Recipe: Meatsmith’s Slow-Cooked Georgian Lamb Stew

This traditional dish known as chanakhi braises spring lamb with potato, tomato, eggplant and capsicum finished with fresh herbs.

Recipe: Izakaya-Style Quail Karaage by Ito – To Pair With an Ice-Cold Suntory Toki Whisky Highball

Recipe: Izakaya-Style Quail Karaage by Ito – To Pair With an Ice-Cold Suntory Toki Whisky Highball

Sydney’s favourite new izakaya deftly blends Japanese and Italian cuisines. And this quail karaage, designed to enjoy with a classic whisky highball, is the perfect example. In partnership with Suntory Toki Whisky, head chef Erik Ortolani tells us how to make it at home.

Recipe: Easy Spiced Chicken Quesadillas You Can Meal Prep (And Not Get Bored Of)

Recipe: Easy Spiced Chicken Quesadillas You Can Meal Prep (And Not Get Bored Of)

Home cook Matt Garzaniti’s specialty is Italian food, but the last thing he wants to do on a weeknight is make pasta from scratch. In partnership with Old El Paso, he shares a recipe for crunchy quesadillas that – with a little meal prep – can make for an easy dinner, quick work lunch and rewarding freezer stash.

Recipe: A Rich (and Simple-To-Make) Pork Ragout With Mafaldine Pasta From a Breezy Beachside Diner

Recipe: A Rich (and Simple-To-Make) Pork Ragout With Mafaldine Pasta From a Breezy Beachside Diner

A former Totti’s chef is on the pans at Bobby’s in Cronulla. We can’t bring you its right-on-the-beach views, but we can bring you its recipe for a classic pork ragout, made all the better with pasta-of-the-moment, mafaldine.

Recipe: How to Recreate Henrietta’s Harissa-Spiced Cauliflower and Fried Chicken Burger at Home

Recipe: How to Recreate Henrietta’s Harissa-Spiced Cauliflower and Fried Chicken Burger at Home

Creamy and crunchy is the best texture combination there is. We’ve collaborated with the chicken champions at Henrietta to create two limited-run dishes that prove it – and now you can recreate them at home.

Recipe: South American Chimichurri and Pebre To Elevate Your Sausage Sizzles, From Bluestone American BBQ’s Al Malel

Recipe: South American Chimichurri and Pebre To Elevate Your Sausage Sizzles, From Bluestone American BBQ’s Al Malel

It’s an Aussie barbeque staple, but the simple snag is a prime candidate for a makeover. We chat with a barbeque expert to find out how to add some aromatic, South American flavours to your next cookout.

Recipe: Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s Spicy Syrian Muhammara

Recipe: Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s Spicy Syrian Muhammara

The popular Melbourne-based cook and author shares her take on the tasty, terracotta-hued Mediterranean dip, which can star as a starter or side, or elevate a simple sandwich.

Recipe: A Fragrant Spanish-Inspired Fish Dish by Sorolla Chef Ryan Flaherty

Recipe: A Fragrant Spanish-Inspired Fish Dish by Sorolla Chef Ryan Flaherty

After three years cooking in Spain’s Basque region, Ryan Flaherty is bringing his expertise to Spanish-inspired fine diner Sorolla hidden within one of Melbourne’s newest design hotels. He shares a hearty fish recipe that pairs pan-fried John Dory with crunchy green beans, splashes of orange and a luxurious sofrito sauce.

Recipe: How To Make a New York-Style Hoagie

Recipe: How To Make a New York-Style Hoagie

It’s a cult item on Saul’s menu, but now the secret’s out. We take a closer look at how you can put together a true NYC-style meal at home.

Recipe: Stephanie Alexander’s Lush Basque-Style Chicken With Sweet Peppers and Smoky Paprika

Recipe: Stephanie Alexander’s Lush Basque-Style Chicken With Sweet Peppers and Smoky Paprika

This dish, from the influential Aussie chef’s 18th cookbook, hails from Spain’s north-east. Its robust balance of flavours makes it an impressive crowd-pleaser.

Recipe: The Perfect Shakshuka

Recipe: The Perfect Shakshuka

This North African baked-eggs dish is the perfect winter comfort food – and it couldn’t be easier to make at home. Vince Estacio from Naïm shares a recipe that showcases the dish’s versatility.

Recipe: A Back-to-Work Sandwich By Celebrity Chef Matty Matheson to Make Work Vastly Better (and Delicious)

Recipe: A Back-to-Work Sandwich By Celebrity Chef Matty Matheson to Make Work Vastly Better (and Delicious)

This sub, by the Canadian culinary star, is a hefty two-hander with three cured meats, cheese and a thwack of chilli. It takes 15 minutes to make and it just might be the highlight of your work week.

Recipe: How to Make Henrietta’s Juiciest Charcoal Chicken With Chilli Harissa

Recipe: How to Make Henrietta’s Juiciest Charcoal Chicken With Chilli Harissa

No two charcoal chickens are the same. We speak to an expert who taste tested more than 500 to pin down the perfect approach.

Recipe: Will Cowper’s Panzanella Salad With Stracciatella

Recipe: Will Cowper’s Panzanella Salad With Stracciatella

The Otto Brisbane chef’s modern version of an Italian mainstay.

Recipe: Shane Delia’s Five-Spice Loin Chops and Asian-Style Slaw

Recipe: Shane Delia’s Five-Spice Loin Chops and Asian-Style Slaw

Making a home-cooked meal for someone is an act of generosity. Here, Shane Delia shares an easy lamb dish to make and share.

Recipe: Cibi’s Spicy Miso Eggplant

Recipe: Cibi’s Spicy Miso Eggplant

One of Melbourne’s favourite Japanese diners, Cibi, is about to release its first cookbook, which includes this comforting vegetarian dish from owner Meg Tanaka’s grandmother.

Recipe: Somer Sivrioglu's Lahmacun with Spicy Lamb

Recipe: Somer Sivrioglu's Lahmacun with Spicy Lamb

This thin-crust pide makes a perfect lunch.

Recipe: Sotto Sopra’s Spaghetti With Mussels

Recipe: Sotto Sopra’s Spaghetti With Mussels

Dream of Italy with this dish from Sydney’s traditional trattoria.

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The Gertrude Street restaurant's signature dish.

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