10,000 black pepper recipes

Potato raita with boiled potatoes in creamy spiced yogurt garnished with cumin, fresh coriander, and green chili. A cooling Indian side dish to serve alongside spicy curries.

Roasted pepper salad with multicolored bell peppers in a balsamic vinaigrette spiked with anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, and shallots. A make-ahead antipasto that improves overnight.

Sauteed eggplant, green peppers, and carrots seasoned with cinnamon, fresh parsley, and dill. A light vegetarian side dish with Middle Eastern flair.

Vegetarian vegetable cutlets with mashed potatoes, spinach, carrots, and bell peppers bound with matzo meal and egg. Pan-fried or baked into crispy patties.

Jalapeno pinto beans simmered from dried with onion, garlic, cumin, and bay leaf. Spicy, earthy, and versatile enough to serve as a side or mash into bean enchiladas.

Chile-rubbed sirloin steaks served on grilled French bread slathered with olive-cilantro butter. A Southwestern-style open-faced steak that comes together in 30 minutes.

Confetti crab salad with lump crab meat, chopped radishes, capers, and fresh parsley in a lemon-mayo dressing. A bright, no-cook seafood salad ready in 10 minutes.

Veggie burgers made from mashed chickpeas, chopped pecans, spinach, carrots, and bell peppers bound with whole wheat bread crumbs. Pan-fried in butter for a crispy, golden crust.

Bring flavors of the Mediterranean Sea to your crockpot with this simple recipe that is easy to follow.

Turning now to cooking with cheese, here's a recipe for a yummy spinach and cheese soufflé. This recipe comes from Lynne Kaplan, a chef who owns the Victoria House Bed & Breakfast in Spring Lake, NJ. For a gourmet B&B check them out at victoriahouse.net.

Traditional Czech liver dumplings made from chicken livers, onion, and marjoram, simmered in chicken broth. Old-world comfort food at its finest.

Ground beef, cheddar, and eggs baked in a flaky pie crust for a cheeseburger quiche that brings diner vibes to brunch. Simple enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for company.

Fresh mango chutney: a raw, uncooked chutney of ripe mango, jalapeño, red onion, ginger, and black beans. Bright, spicy, fiber-packed condiment for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos.

Stuffed bell peppers filled with millet pilaf cooked in a cilantro-lime-serrano broth with corn and tomatoes. A vibrant vegan main dish topped with pine nuts.

Roast Leg of Lamb with Rhubarb Mint Chutney recipe

Cheesy turkey and tomato pasta bake with cottage cheese, cheddar, and a buttery breadcrumb crust. Smart leftover-turkey casserole that feeds 12 from Thanksgiving's spoils.