chopped green peppers

Stuffed Pepper Soup

"I was talking about stuffed peppers with the other cooks at the restaurant where I work. We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup. Customer response was overwhelming!" —Krista Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania

Southern Okra Bean Stew

"When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like...