About This Video

In this cooking video, Tia and Dustin help make mini stuffed bell peppers.

The recipe uses prepared mini bell peppers that have been sliced in half with the seeds and stems removed. Participants help scoop pimento cheese into each pepper half, then add chives on top if they like.

The finished peppers can be served as an appetizer, a party food, a football snack, or a simple snack at home. This video gives participants a quick cooking activity focused on food preparation, filling, topping, choice-making, snack planning, and kitchen participation.

Supplies Needed

• Mini bell peppers, sliced in half with seeds and stems removed

• Pimento cheese

• Chives, optional

• Knife or spreading tool for scooping and filling

• Plate or serving tray

Good For

• Adults with IDD who enjoy cooking, snacks, appetizers, peppers, cheese, or helping prepare food.

• Caregivers looking for a short food preparation activity with simple steps and flexible participation.

• Adult day programs, home routines, football snacks, holiday gatherings, or group activities about cooking, snack planning, food preparation, and daily living skills.

• Participants who benefit from visual modeling, hands-on participation, repeated steps, and support with building independence in the kitchen.

How to Use This Video

Use this video as a guided cooking activity for a home routine, day program, small group, party preparation, or supported kitchen activity.

Caregivers can prepare the peppers ahead of time by slicing them in half and removing the seeds and stems. Participants can then help scoop pimento cheese into each pepper, decide whether to add chives, arrange the peppers on a plate, and taste the finished snack.

This recipe is flexible. Caregivers can adjust the filling, toppings, portion size, or level of support based on food preferences, texture needs, allergies, and comfort with kitchen tools.

Because this activity may involve knives, prepared vegetables, dairy, food allergies, hand hygiene, and serving food to others, caregivers can provide support with setup, safe ingredients, knife safety, filling, cleanup, storage, and serving.

At the end, participants can taste the peppers, help serve them, or talk about where they might bring this appetizer, such as a holiday party, family gathering, football game, or snack table.