Recipes with salt and black pepper

Potato leek soup with sweet corn, carrots, celery, and a hit of hot paprika. A rustic German-style soup with a partially blended texture and only a splash of cream for finishing.

Cumin-spiced black beans simmered with sauteed onion, garlic, and lemon juice, served over brown rice or whole wheat couscous. A budget-friendly, protein-packed vegan meal.

Diced chicken and veggies swimming in a homemade cheddar-mustard sauce, topped with flaky split biscuits and baked golden. A cozy pot pie-style dinner on the table in 40 minutes.

Creamy blended lentil soup with bacon, leeks, and a splash of vinegar, topped with sliced sauteed frankfurters. A German-inspired comfort soup that's thick, smoky, and surprisingly hearty.

Creamy Dijon chicken tossed with rigatoni in a silky half-and-half sauce. Only 7 ingredients and 40 minutes stand between you and a bistro-worthy pasta dinner.

Greek vegetarian cabbage rolls filled with rice, pine nuts, currants, and fresh herbs, finished with a silky egg-lemon avgolemono sauce. A Mediterranean showstopper.

Tender slow-cooked spare ribs simmered in sweet and sour sauce with curry powder and chili for a sticky, tangy glaze. Just 6 ingredients and zero fuss.

Pan-seared salmon on a bed of creamy leek fondue with a saffron butter sauce. A French-style restaurant dish with two distinct sauces built from wine, shallots, and cream.

This is a perfect combination, there is a lot of omega-3 fatty acids. Very good for heart!

Picadillo-style beef hash with apples, raisins, olives, jalapeno, and warm spices for burritos, tacos, or over rice. A sweet-savory Mexican ground beef filling with Cuban flair.

Velvety Greek cream of green bean soup pureed with carrots and onion, thickened with a buttery roux, and finished with a swirl of butter. Serve with crunchy croutons for a comforting Mediterranean bowl.

Pasta with garlic, beaten eggs, olive oil, and Parmesan. A stripped-down Italian pantry pasta similar to a simplified carbonara, ready in 30 minutes.

Salmon oysters are crispy pan-fried fritters made from canned salmon, eggs, flour, and baking powder. Shaped like oysters and fried golden. Serve with fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.

Turkey breast roasted in an oven bag with turkey gravy mix and quartered onions that baste the meat as it cooks. This foolproof method produces juicy, slice-ready turkey with homemade-tasting gravy in about 2 hours.

Grilled vegetable soup with charred zucchini, yellow squash, shiitake mushrooms, red pepper, and red onion. Emeril-inspired, with deep smoky flavor from the grill.

Italian bean and barley casserole layered with sauteed zucchini, homemade tomato sauce, grated cheese, and wheat germ. A hearty vegetarian bake with a crunchy, golden topping.