Recipes with black pepper

Slow-simmered beef short ribs braised with onions, green peppers, and celery until fork-tender, then smothered in a rich, thick homemade gravy. A comforting weeknight dinner that fills the kitchen with savory aromas.

Quick potato and salmon bisque made in the microwave with canned salmon, instant mashed potatoes, chicken broth, and lemon zest. A creamy, no-fuss soup ready in about 15 minutes.

Stir-fried beef salad piles seared strips of round steak and crisp-tender vegetables over wilted fresh spinach for a warm, low-calorie main-dish salad. A high-protein dinner in 30 minutes of cook time.

Easy roast pork loin seasoned with a five-ingredient dry rub of onion powder, allspice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Hot water in the oven keeps it moist; rest before slicing for juicy results.

Punchy black bean soup simmered with bacon, the holy trinity, and chili powder, then blended silky smooth. A smoky, chunky-or-creamy crowd-feeding pot with salsa and cream garnish.

Stir-fried rice vermicelli draped in a savory broccoli sauce with bean paste, garlic, and thick soy. This Thai-inspired vegetarian noodle dish comes together in 35 minutes flat.

Personal pizza topped with sliced turkey, sauteed mushrooms, fresh tomato, and melty Swiss cheese. A lunch-box-friendly 10-minute bake that uses a pre-made pizza shell.

Easy chili soup with ground beef, chili beans, tomato juice, and zesty tomato soup. Six ingredients, one pot, and it tastes like it simmered all day.

This dish has a mild, sweet taste with a hint of terragon.

Grilled chicken sliced over mixed greens with fresh blueberries, Vidalia onion, and a zesty ginger-rice vinegar dressing. A light, colorful summer salad that comes together in under an hour.

Hearty potato cheese chowder thickened with a quick roux and brightened with chopped tomatoes and parsley. A vegetarian dinner soup ready in 40 minutes from pantry staples.

Grilled rib eye steaks brushed with a sweet-and-tangy honey Dijon glaze and charred alongside thick red onion slices. A fast, bold grilled steak dinner with a sticky mustard crust.

Tuna pizza with homemade dough, fresh tomato sauce, pine nuts, and basil. An Italian-style pizza from scratch with a slow-rise crust and Mediterranean toppings.

Handmade tortelloni stuffed with acorn squash, escarole, ham, and ricotta, finished in a buttery pecorino-tomato cream sauce. An Italian masterclass worth every minute.

Whole roasted turkey stuffed with wild rice, brandy-soaked apricots, and rosemary, basted in garlic-herb butter. A stunning holiday centerpiece that feeds 10.

Festival eggs are a Mexican-style migas breakfast with crispy tortilla strips, tomatoes, jalapeno, and cilantro scrambled with eggs and topped with melted Colby cheese.