10,000 black pepper recipes

Uruguayan rice and ground beef one-pot stew with carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic. A South American comfort dish that simmers slowly into a hearty, weeknight-friendly meal.

New Yorker pita sandwich stuffs warm pita pockets with sauteed chicken, peppers and onion in saucy beans, zipped up with horseradish, plus lettuce and tomato. A fast, hearty handheld lunch or dinner.

Gnocchi with chickpeas, butternut squash, and greens pan-sears pillowy gnocchi, then tosses them into a skillet of sage-scented squash, currants, garlic, and wilted spinach. A hearty vegetarian one-pan meal.

Creamy tofu salad dressing made with soft tofu, Dijon mustard, garlic, and white wine vinegar. Blends smooth in minutes for a high-protein, dairy-free alternative to ranch or Caesar.

A quick rendition of brunch enchiladas, fit for a fresh take on breakfast featuring eggs, ham, and cheese, wrapped in tortillas and dressed up with a bit of salsa.

Pasta shells stuffed with crumbled feta, black olives, red pepper, and walnuts. A Mediterranean-style finger food appetizer ready in 15 minutes.

Smoked salmon cheese ball blends flaked salmon with cream cheese, sour cream, lemon, and a pinch of tarragon. A 10-minute make-ahead party appetizer that freezes beautifully and rolls in nuts or parsley.

Simply roasting some winter vegetables with all kinds of herbs and olive oil is a great side dish in the Thanksgiving menu.

Southern-style marinated vegetable salad with green beans, shoe peg corn, peas, pimentos, and onion rings in a sweet red wine vinegar dressing. A classic make-ahead side dish for potlucks.

Kasha with porcini and white mushrooms, sauteed vegetables, and a finish of soy sauce baked in a casserole. Nutty buckwheat groats with deep, earthy mushroom flavor.

Ground beef browned with onion and sage, stirred into a creamy curry-spiked milk gravy, then baked in a casserole until bubbly. Old-school comfort food with a warm spice twist. Serve over rice or noodles.

Orange baked chicken breasts with rosemary and paprika in a flour-thickened citrus sauce. Simple weeknight dinner served over noodles or rice with built-in gravy.

Grilled butterflied leg of lamb marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, tomato paste, rosemary, and garlic. Marinate overnight, grill 30 minutes, and slice thin for a crowd.

Italian pasta salad with rotini, broccoli, mozzarella, bell peppers, and a homemade basil-oregano vinaigrette. A make-ahead cold pasta dish for potlucks and picnics.

A light, soufflé-style cauliflower bake with cottage cheese, buttered breadcrumbs, and fluffy whipped egg whites. Baked in a water bath until puffed and firm for a simple, elegant vegetarian main dish.

Chicken and dumplings casserole layered with chicken breasts, onion, celery, carrots, and sage in broth, topped with hand-rolled dumpling balls. One-dish oven dinner.