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Pepper Winter Eating the Italian Way
September 9, 2026
Stuffed peppers, or peperoni ripieni, are a beloved part of Italian regional cooking. From the iconic square Peperone Quadrato d’Asti of Piedmont in the north to the bull-horn-shaped Corno di Toro peppers favored in the south, Italian cooks fry, stuff, pickle, and grill them. They often appear as part of an antipasto. Sweet bell peppers are available year-round, making them ideal for stuffing and baking during colder months. Depending on the filling, they can serve as a complete meal in a neat package. Popular fillings range from rice, vegetables, meats, and cheese to whatever inspires the cook. I carry on a family tradition by baking stuffed peppers the way my mother always did: upside down. This method keeps the filling moist, prevents it from drying out, and locks in flavor. As a bonus, the peppers taste even better the next day.
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