7,013 pepper recipes

Homemade curry powder toasted and ground from whole spices for vibrant, complex flavor that blows away store-bought blends and keeps for six months.

Spicy cranberry pork chops with whole-berry cranberry sauce, raisins, brown sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon. A sweet-tart microwave pork chop dinner.

Salmon cucumber rounds with canned salmon, yogurt cheese, lemon zest, and tarragon piped onto crisp cucumber slices. A light, make-ahead party appetizer.

Vegan curried vegetable soup simmers split peas with turmeric, then combines them with curry-spiced onions, carrots, celery, and plum tomatoes. Half gets pureed for a thick, creamy texture without any dairy.

Harvest chicken soup made from scratch with a rich homemade broth, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, peas, and sliced avocado garnish. A vegetable-loaded fall chicken soup.

The key to the subtly balanced flavors in this dish is using very fresh produce. Walnut sized new red potatoes from a farmers market work best.

Kid-friendly paella: chicken drumettes, bacon, saffron rice, and peas in a single pan. A gentler introduction to Spanish flavors that still delivers that signature golden, crackling bottom.

Creamy blended sauce of avocado, sweet corn, tomatillos, and jalapeño tossed with angel hair for a vibrant Southwestern pasta in 30 minutes.

A deconstructed enchilada with black beans, corn, mushrooms, and stewed tomatoes in a cumin-chili broth spooned over warm flour tortillas. Naturally vegan and ready in 30 minutes.

Baked white fish topped with a fresh coconut chutney made from cilantro, mint, jalapeño, cumin, and lime. A vibrant Indian-inspired weeknight dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Mexican red onion soup slow-caramelized with cumin, coriander, oregano, allspice, and cinnamon, brightened with orange juice and red wine vinegar. A spice-warmed take on French onion.

Creamy garlic soup simmers a whole bulb of garlic with herbs, then thickens with an egg yolk and olive oil liaison for rich, velvety body. Served with toasted baguette rounds and grated Swiss cheese.

Fennel and potato puree broiled with Parmesan and bread crumbs until golden. A creamy, anise-scented side dish that upgrades mashed potatoes with pureed fennel and a crispy gratin topping.

Quick 20-minute turkey casserole with cream of celery soup, Parmesan, dry sherry, rice, and pimientos. The fastest way to turn leftover turkey into a creamy, cheesy skillet supper.

Broiled tomato-pesto sandwiches layer fresh basil-parmesan pesto on toasty bagels, topped with ripe tomato slices and bubbled under the broiler. A quick vegetarian lunch ready in 15 minutes.

Focaccia with Parmesan, rosemary, and olive oil baked on a cornmeal-dusted sheet until golden and crusty. A simple yeast bread with a one-hour rise and just a handful of ingredients.