• Lucas
• 02 May, 2026
• • Holy Trinity
  • Cajun Cooking
  • Creole Cuisine
  • Cooking Basics
  • Mirepoix
  • Ingredient Science
  • Flavor Base

Why Does Cajun Cooking Always Use Green Bell Peppers?

You’re standing in the produce aisle, ready to tackle that amazing jambalaya recipe you found. The recipe calls for a green bell pepper, but the bright, shiny red and yellow ones look so much more appealing. You pause, basket in hand, and think, “Does it really matter? They’re all just bell peppers, right?”