10,000 black pepper recipes

Mandarin hot and sour soup with shredded pork, tofu, wood ears, bamboo shoots, and silky egg ribbons in a tangy chili-vinegar broth. Restaurant-quality Chinese classic.

Vegetable lasagna with tofu, spinach, mushrooms, and melted mozzarella layered with no-boil noodles. A hearty meat-free dinner for six with only 10 minutes of prep.

Padre Kino's meatloaf blends ground beef with chorizo for a Southwestern twist, then bakes with cheddar, thyme, paprika, and allspice. Named for the Jesuit missionary of Sonora and Arizona.

Pan-seared strip steaks in a rich Burgundy wine and brandy reduction with shallots, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. A romantic French-inspired steak dinner for two, ready in 30 minutes.

Haring salade, a traditional Dutch marinated herring salad with beets, potatoes, apples, and dill cream dressing. A tangy, no-cook Northern European classic.

Seafood paella simmers quick-cooking brown rice with saffron, sweet red peppers, and garlic, then finishes with shrimp, green peas, and steamed-open mussels. A faster, one-pan take on the Spanish classic.

Hearty ziti casserole loaded with browned ground beef, earthy mushrooms, and red wine-spiked sauce topped with melty mozzarella. Feeds a crowd with sour cream on the side.

Old-fashioned cooks sometimes added eggs and baking powder to their corn bread stuffing to give it a fluffier texture. The stuffing in this recipe is a delicious example.

Creamy salmon spread with cream cheese, scallions, and liquid smoke. Just 5 minutes to mix and chill for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.

Pressure cooker beef pot roast turns a brisket fall-apart tender in about an hour, with potatoes, carrots, and a tangy sour cream and horseradish gravy. Sunday-roast comfort on a weeknight timeline.

BBQ Flank Steak marinated in a brown sugar, soy sauce, dry mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil baste, then grilled 3-5 minutes per side. Bold, caramelized crust on a lean cut.

Waldorf chicken salad with poached chicken breast, crisp red apples, toasted pecans, and a tangy yogurt-mustard dressing. A lighter take on the classic with three built-in variations.

Rotini pasta salad Nicoise-style with chicken, white beans, artichoke hearts, and a Dijon lemon vinaigrette. A hearty, protein-packed cold salad for summer.

Pureed Mexican lentil soup with green chili salsa, ham, garlic, and cornmeal for body. A thick, smoky bowl topped with sour cream and cilantro that's loaded with protein and fiber.

Very great orzo and toasted barsley, light and healthy.

Chicken cordon bleu stuffed with ham, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard, breaded and pan-fried then oven-finished. Crispy golden outside with melted cheese and ham inside.