ATLANTA -- Foodies who read the New York Times or magazines such as Gourmet and Saveur have heard of Piquilla Peppers, the sweet, slightly piquant beak-shaped peppers from the Spanish Pyrenees. Given that trendy chefs are so eager to feature them, it's surprising to learn that the fire-roasted pimientos are a canned product.

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They're available at Dorothy Lane Market stores ($8.99 for an 8-ounce jar). Stuff them, saute them or serve them as is as an appetizer, maybe with a few slices of Spanish Manchego cheese and a chunk of bread.

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