Peppers and Tomatoes Are Here

Now In Season At Your Local Market

Summer is a celebration of vibrant colors and flavors, and there’s no better way to embrace the season than with the perfect combination of peppers and tomatoes found in our seasonal recipes and highlighted throughout the store. From delicious picnic-worthy salads from the deli to bakery items bursting with flavor, look for these items and more in your Market Produce, Bakery, Kitchen, and Meat & Seafood Departments.

Seasonal Recipes

Eggplant Sandwich

This warm sandwich serves up deep flavors of summer, with lightly grilled bread dripping with pesto, layers of soft eggplant and fresh roasted peppers all topped with melted mozzarella and lots of fresh basil.

Grilled Pineapple, Chile & Mango Salsa

Fruity and spicy, our grilled salsa has a lush flavor in every bite. It’s excellent on grilled fish, chicken, or pork, and of course super tasty on tacos, tortilla chips, or grilled quesadillas!

Panzanella

This Italian summer bread salad stands as one of our all-time favorite recipes. It’s incredibly delicious, super easy, and very versatile to serve on its own or with grilled meats or fish.

Piperade

Basque in origin, piperade is simply fresh bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and garlic stewed for a few minutes until soft and saucy. This is famous as an appetizer spread on rustic or artisan bread alongside a glass of wine or served with charcuterie, fish, game, or chicken.

Roasted Pepper, Chevre & Heirloom Tomato Pizza

This pizza just bursts with fresh garden flavors like warm roasted bell peppers, heirloom tomatoes, minced garlic, and lots of bright basil and parsley.

Thai Beef Prik King

Prik King is a ‘dry’ curry meaning that it doesn’t use coconut milk. It is simply Thai and True Prik-King Curry Paste, made in Portland, and hot oil to stir fry the vegetables and protein.

In the Kitchen

Tomato & Eggplant Napoleons

Seasonal, ripe, juicy tomatoes stacked with buttery-rich eggplant, fresh herbs, and whole milk mozzarella.

Grilled Asparagus, Portobello Mushroom & Tomato Salad

Grilled asparagus and portobello mushrooms with oven-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic, and spices.

Summer Caponata with Roma Tomato

A beautiful Mediterranean mixture of grilled eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and Roma tomatoes.

Grape Tomato & Ciliegine Caprese

With fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, and creamy ciliegine mozzarella, this salad is the true taste of summer.

Italian Sweet Pepper Chicken Sheet Pan Meal

Chicken thighs are roasted to perfection with sweet bell peppers and red onions in a light, Tuscan marinade.

Sundried Tomato Penne Parmesan Pasta Salad

Creamy, crowd-pleasing pasta salad with plenty of parmesan, garlic, and the tangy bite of sun-dried tomatoes.

Tomato Feta & Quinoa Salad

This bright and light vegetarian salad with protein-packed quinoa, ripe tomatoes, and feta cheese is an all-time favorite.

Marinated Beets with Pickled Onions & Red Bell Peppers

Perfectly cooked and marinated beets with pickled red onions and crunchy, sweet red bell peppers.

In the Bakery

Bruschetta Focaccia

Our airy herbed focaccia is topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Perfect for picnicking paired with your favorite charcuterie.

Salsa Bagels

Jalapeno bagels are brushed with lovely salsa and baked into a savory addition to your day.

Jalapeno Cheese Bagels

Jalapeno bagels topped with cheddar cheese are great for snacking or to use with a sandwich.

Italian Croissants

Herbed tomato paste, garlic, and mozzarella rolled into our all-butter croissant. Fresh baked every morning and a great handheld savory snack.

Aztec Chocolate Cake

Rich layers of chocolate cake with a filling that has a kick of spice. A spicy twist on our chocolate lover's cake.

In Meat & Seafood

Spinach, Sundried Tomato, & Feta Stuffed Sockeye Salmon

Made in-house by your Market Mongers using wild-caught Sockeye salmon fillet and stuffed with sundried tomato and feta cheese.

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeno Pepper

Made in-house by our Market butchers using Jalapeno peppers that have been stuffed with cream cheese and then wrapped in delicious hickory smoked bacon.

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Poblano Pepper

Made in-house by our Market butchers using Poblano peppers that have been stuffed with cream cheese and then wrapped in delicious hickory smoked bacon.

Bacon Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Pepper

Made in-house by our Market butchers using Anaheim peppers that have been stuffed with spicy chorizo then wrapped in delicious hickory smoked bacon.