10,000 black pepper recipes

Old-fashioned white bean soup with navy beans and ham hock simmered low and slow with celery, onion, garlic, and parsley. Thick, hearty, and filling.

Hot tuna burgers stuff hamburger buns with tuna salad, diced American cheese, celery and onion, then bake them sealed in foil until the cheese melts. Vintage church-supper handheld dinner with built-in nostalgia.

Crispy potato latkes loaded with shredded carrots and zucchini, pan-fried golden on a hot griddle. Serve with applesauce or cranberry sauce for dipping. Makes 36 latkes.

Sauteed shrimp with ancho chiles and 25 cloves of garlic in olive oil, finished with lime juice and fish stock. A bold, smoky 20-minute shrimp dinner served over rice.

Sauteed Italian greens for piadini made with spinach, broccoli rabe (cime di rapa), and savoy cabbage, boiled tender then finished in garlic olive oil. A traditional Romagna filling.

Wonderful to serve at a picnic or backyard supper.

This simple dish has such a compelling taste, you'll never have leftovers.

Whipped cream cheese and sour cream folded with caviar, fresh dill, grated onion, and a squeeze of lemon. A 15-minute no-cook appetizer dip that turns any gathering into something special.

Light alfredo skips butter and heavy cream in favor of nonfat evaporated milk and freshly grated parmigiano. A creamy pasta sauce ready in the time it takes to boil noodles.

Wild game sauerbraten made with elk or deer marinated 48 hours in vinegar with cloves, bay leaves, and peppercorns, then braised and served with tangy gravy.

Pepper-crusted beef tenderloin tournedos with a bold pan sauce of gin, crushed juniper berries, and balsamic vinegar. An elegant 35-minute dinner for two.

Traditional Irish stew layered with lamb chops on the bone, sliced potatoes, onions, and parsley-thyme seasoning, then oven-braised low and slow until everything melts together.

Light veggie quiche with whipped egg whites folded into a yogurt-Swiss cheese base with sauteed broccoli, cauliflower, and mushrooms. Airy, souffle-like, and satisfying.

Classic New England clam chowder with bacon, potatoes, and canned clams in a creamy milk-based broth. Thick, hearty, and ready in 40 minutes on the stovetop.

Potato, onion, and rosemary casserole layered with buttery caramelized onions, sliced russets, and half-and-half. Baked until golden and creamy, cut into wedges to serve.

Italian-inspired pork liver pesto: a savory blend of seared pig liver, basil, walnuts, garlic and aged cheese folded into a silky olive oil emulsion. Serve as a crostini spread or pasta sauce.