To Prepare for Cooking and Serving Trim stem, cut in half and remove all seeds and white ribs. If pepper rings are desired, cut into slices before seeding. If the pepper 

is to be stuffed whole, cut off top and scoop out seeds. Peppers are also chopped or diced for cooking and garnishing.

Test for Doneness Test for tenderness with a fork or by tasting.

Cooking Times Peppers are almost always cooked with other foods, so cooking times vary considerably.

Approximate Cooking Times