Recipes with salt and black pepper

Curry-rubbed lamb rib chops seared in peanut oil until crusty and golden, finished with a silky wine-butter pan sauce of shallots, broth, and tomato paste. A fast, refined dinner for four.

Chicken Madras with a creamy mango curry sauce made from pureed fresh mango, coconut milk, and heavy cream. Pan-seared chicken breasts finished in a sweet, spiced tropical sauce.

Grilled chicken sandwich with homemade tarragon mayo made from reduced red wine vinegar, sauteed shallots, and crushed tarragon. Restaurant-quality grilled chicken on a warm bun in 30 minutes.

Irish kidney soup, a slow-simmered offal classic with veal or beef kidney, beef stock, sherry, and bouquet garni. The pub-style soup of old Ireland.

A savory chicken dish made with soy sauce, white wine and a bit of honey.

Mediterranean stuffed meatballs hide blanched vegetables inside seasoned beef with Parmesan and nutmeg, breaded and deep-fried, served over spaghetti with ratatouille sauce.

Mediterranean stuffed meatballs hide blanched vegetables inside seasoned beef with Parmesan and nutmeg, breaded and deep-fried, served over spaghetti with ratatouille sauce.

Golden-browned chicken simmers in rich coconut milk with mushrooms, garlic, and a fragrant herb bouquet. This Caribbean-inspired one-skillet braise is comfort food with a tropical twist.

Quick chicken fricassee in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce thickened with cornstarch. A simple weeknight version of the French classic, ready in 30 minutes.

This Indian inspired paneer dish is full of flavor, using several kinds of spicy, fresh ginger and garlic really give this dish tons of flavor. If you can't find the fresh Indian cheese, feel free to use mozzarella cheese instead.

Kentucky-style burgoo soup made with mixed cooked meats, okra, lima beans, corn, and garden vegetables in a rich beef-and-chicken broth. A lighter take on the legendary Bluegrass State stew.

Seared buffalo tenderloin medallions finished with a Jack Daniels pan sauce of veal stock and cream. A restaurant-quality 20-minute dinner for two that feels like a special occasion.

Classic Greek-style roast chicken stuffed with rice, basted with butter and white wine, and served with pan juices and lemon wedges. Sunday dinner, Mediterranean-style.

This super easy hamburger soup recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights. Ground beef creates a savory rich stock, loads of veggies and hearty barley; beef barley soup in every bite.

A simple soup that is perfect for the fall and your lunch or dinner.

Arni Palikari, Greek bandit-style lamb chops wrapped in foil with potatoes, tomatoes, oregano, and kasseri cheese. Baked low and slow until fork-tender and melty.