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

Food & DrinkThis 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

Food & DrinkThis 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

Food & DrinkSydney’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)

Food & DrinkHome 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

Food & DrinkA 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

Food & DrinkCreamy 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

Food & DrinkIt’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

Food & DrinkThe 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

Food & DrinkAfter 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

Food & DrinkIt’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

Food & DrinkThis 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

Food & DrinkThis 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)

Food & DrinkThis 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

Food & DrinkNo 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

Food & DrinkThe Otto Brisbane chef’s modern version of an Italian mainstay.

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

Food & DrinkMaking 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

Food & DrinkOne 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

Food & DrinkThis thin-crust pide makes a perfect lunch.

Recipe: Sotto Sopra’s Spaghetti With Mussels

Food & DrinkDream of Italy with this dish from Sydney’s traditional trattoria.

Recipe: Añada’s Arroz Negra (Squid-Ink Paella)

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Recipe: Anthony Bourdain's Sausage and Pepper Hero

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Recipe: Umberto’s Ragù di Vitello

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