To prepare the outside of the stuffed peppers, I cut off the tops of my bell peppers ... Cutting the peppers in half created a great balance with the stuffing. Although I could taste the meat ...

Meanwhile, cut the peppers in half from top to bottom and discard the seeds. Place, open-side up, on a baking tray (cut a sliver from the base if necessary to help them sit flat). Bake for 15 minutes.

Place the halved peppers into an ovenproof dish (preferably one that will be nice enough to present later), cut-side up ... Criss-cross each pepper half with an anchovy, baste with the oily ...

cheddar. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and ribs. Spoon a small amount (about 1 Tbsp.) of pimento mixture into each half. Arrange on a baking sheet cut side up. Top peppers ...