|  1. Choose the pepper fruit which is true-to-type such as the one on the left.
 |  2. Cut around the peppers on the cap or stem end and ...
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            |  3. ... remove the stems and top of the peppers.
 |  4. After the tops have been removed ...
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            |  5. ... the seed attached to the fruit walls are easily accessible.
 |  6. Using something such as a  peeler, remove the seed and attached tissue.
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            |  7. After the seed has been removed with pepper tissue, it can be allowed to dry.
 |  8. Often, dried, dead seed will be detected among the white, plump viable seed.
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            |  9. Once seed has been removed, stuff the fruit with cheese to make an appetizer.
 |  10. Or use the peppers to enhance an otherwise colorless meal of steak and potato.
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            |  11. After the center and seed have been removed, the pepper is not nearly as hot to the taste.
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