10,000 black pepper recipes

Penette in padella toasts dry pasta in olive oil, flambes with brandy, then cooks risotto-style in vegetable stock with dried mushroom cream. A one-pan Italian technique that builds deep, nutty pasta flavor.

Roast turkey breast with sausage stuffing loaded with pecans, raisins, sage, and bread cubes. Holiday flavor from just a bone-in breast, no whole bird required.

Tender sweetbreads nestled in a velvety cream sauce with mushrooms and water chestnuts, topped with golden breadcrumbs and cheese. A classic offal casserole that turns humble organ meat into an elegant dinner.

Turkey tetrazzini made in the microwave with spaghetti, mushrooms, sherry cream sauce, and Parmesan. A quick, creamy way to use leftover turkey in 30 minutes.

From-scratch black bean soup with cumin, six cloves of garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce built in two stages. A hearty vegan bean soup simmered until thick and deeply flavored.

Baked ziti with ground beef, ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella in spaghetti sauce. A cheesy, meaty pasta bake that feeds a crowd and comes together with minimal prep.

Sweet caramelized onions in white wine-spiked beef broth topped with melted Swiss and Parmesan create a restaurant-worthy soup that's easier than it looks.

Inside out ravioli casserole with a spinach-macaroni-cheese base topped with beefy mushroom tomato sauce. All the flavors of ravioli baked as a freezer-friendly casserole.

Portobello caps breaded and pressed flat like paillards, piled onto a garlicky white bean and spinach stew with slow-caramelized red onions on top. A vegetarian main with real steakhouse presence.

Red lentil soup with crushed tomatoes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and a tadka of popping mustard seeds. Vegan, high-fiber Indian dal broth with warming spice.

Lighter fettuccine Alfredo made with skim milk, reduced-fat cream cheese, and a roux instead of heavy cream and butter. All the creamy Parmesan flavor with less fat.

Nell Carter's knockout chicken smothered in sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow onion, scallions, and garlic, finished with Parmesan cheese. A one-pan comfort dish with big, bold flavors.

Pumpkin and mozzarella lasagne layered with sage-spiced pumpkin mash, melted mozzarella and Parmesan, topped with chive sour cream and toasted flaked almonds. A vegetarian autumn lasagne with no red sauce.

Braised baby back ribs finished on the grill or in the oven with a homemade vinegar barbecue sauce. Braise first for tender meat, then glaze with a tangy, spiced sauce for smoky, sticky ribs.

Black bean tamale pie with a cornmeal-corn crust, ground turkey, black beans, taco seasoning, and melted cheddar. A contest-winning inverted take on a Tex-Mex classic.

Hearty beef stew with seared round steak, carrots, celery, peas, and brown gravy served over homemade baking powder biscuits. A complete comfort dinner with a from-scratch stew and flaky, golden biscuits.