10,000 pepper recipes

Texas mopping sauce with strong black coffee, ketchup, Worcestershire, and butter for basting barbecue meats. A bold, savory baste that builds smoky bark layer by layer.

Grilled lobster dinner pairs halved lobster, husk-steamed corn, and littleneck clams over the fire, basted with garlic-oregano herb butter. A full New England seafood feast on the grill.

Vegan hummus pita sandwiches with whole-wheat pita, pickled red onion, mixed greens, and chopped red bell pepper. Quick lunch, no cooking, ready in 20 minutes.

Baked stuffed manicotti the old-school way: pasta tubes packed with a beef and mozzarella filling, blanketed in a homemade tomato sauce simmered an hour with fennel seed and herbs, then baked bubbling under more cheese.

Fresh Corn with Cream, Chiles, and Cheese This is a very rich dish, and is very good served as a separate course with hot tortillas.

Sacramento-style black bean soup with smoked ham, New Mexico chile, chipotle peppers, cumin, and oregano. Pureed smooth and topped with homemade creme fraiche and red bell pepper.

Sour cucumber soup (zupa ogorkowa): a tangy Polish classic of grated pickled cucumbers and potatoes in a creamy, dill-pickle-sour broth. Cozy, frugal, and built on pantry staples.

Spanish potato salad with new potatoes tossed hot in olive oil, white wine vinegar, crushed garlic, and sweet red pepper. No mayo, served warm with chives. Ready in 30 minutes.

Ranch seasoned oyster crackers tossed with garlic powder, lemon pepper, and oil in a bag. A 5-minute no-bake snack that's addictively crunchy and impossible to stop eating.

Yukgaejang-style Korean beef stew with shredded flank steak, scallions, sesame oil, and cayenne in a spicy soy-based broth. Serve with rice and kimchi.

Microwave French onion soup uses sweet Vidalia onions, brown sugar, and condensed beef broth to deliver classic French onion flavor in 15 minutes flat. Topped with melty Jarlsberg-crowned French bread for a one-pot bistro-style soup.

Create-a-casserole: a customizable baked pasta with your choice of meat, tomato sauce, and cheese. A flexible pantry dinner that uses up leftover cooked beef or chicken in 30 minutes of oven time.

Easy, tasty and loaded with great flavour. A great way to cook with my fall veggies that grow in my garden. I often enjoy this delicious soup with homemade bread, and I can not ask for anything better than that!

Old-fashioned navy bean soup with smoky ham, celery, carrots, onion, and thyme simmered low and slow into a thick, satisfying pot. Pantry-friendly comfort that thrives on cold winter nights.

This is really a nice baked brie, especially with jalapeno. Big hit!

Tangy beet cabbage relish cooked with cauliflower, red pepper, onion, mustard seeds, and vinegar. A colorful, old-fashioned condiment for sandwiches, roasts, and charcuterie boards.