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We know what many of you are thinking: "Who has sweet piquante peppers just hanging around the kitchen?" Point taken. But these little guys, which are also called Peppedew™ peppers (a name that's trademarked by the South African company that imports them), are on every olive bar we see. They are crunchy and sweet, with a tiny bit of heat, and they come whole and hollowed out—all ready to go.

For the filling, we cut up a few tiny chunks of Grana Padano and some slices of salami. We loved the salty tastes with the sweet pepper. But you could also try the following:

• Mozzarella and a sprig of arugula, lettuce, or basil.
• Turkey, ham, or other sandwich meat with any kind of cheese.
• A salted almond and a chunk of parmesan.

They're bite-sized, colorful, and full of flavor, which is just what we're looking for in a snack. Next time you buy bulk olives, look for these peppers and pick up a few. They're great on sandwiches, too.

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(Images: Elizabeth Passarella)