10,000 pepper recipes

Classic moules mariniere with fresh mussels steamed in dry white wine, cream, and onion, finished with parsley and cracked pepper. A simple French bistro dish with just 6 ingredients.

Wild rice pilaf with parboiled white rice, hot chili peppers, sweet onion, and vegetable stock. A nutty, spicy side dish that doubles as a vegetarian main with simple add-ins.

Oven-roasted peanuts coated in crushed chili peppers, cumin, and turmeric for a smoky, spicy snack. Golden and crunchy in just 30 minutes, these beat store-bought bar nuts every single time.

Puree of broccoli florets with cream is a velvety French-style side dish: quickly blanched broccoli pulsed smooth, enriched with heavy cream, and seasoned with fresh nutmeg. Bright green, elegant, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Kathy's chipped beef is classic creamed dried beef, the diner and mess-hall favorite. Shredded beef crisped in butter, folded into a smooth milk gravy seasoned with dry mustard, spooned over toast.

Phal base recipe: the blazing-hot curry paste foundation for Britain's spiciest Indian restaurant dish. Four ingredients blend into fiery heat for an authentic phal curry at home.

Broiled chicken halves basted in honey-mayonnaise glaze with paprika and onion. The mayo keeps the meat juicy while the honey browns the skin golden and crisp.

Shrimp paste spread made with ground shrimp, creamed butter, nutmeg, and cayenne, topped with toasted bread crumbs and baked until golden. Serve chilled as an appetizer.

Stuffed beef patties with Swiss cheese and ham sealed inside lean ground beef. Ice water in the meat keeps the burgers juicy while the cheese melts into a gooey center.

New England clam chowder made entirely in the microwave with bacon, canned clams, potatoes, onion, and milk thickened with flour. A creamy, classic chowder ready in about 25 minutes.

Broiled lamb rib chops glazed with warm honey mustard sauce. Just 4 ingredients for a sticky, caramelized coating on thick-cut lamb. Ready in 40 minutes.

Savory pumpkin casserole gratin with farmer's cheese, eggs, and onion. Fresh pumpkin slices baked under a golden custard topping. A side dish for roast pork.

Bacon bean casserole layers tender soaked white beans with carrots, onions, tomatoes, and crisp bacon for an old-fashioned, frugal one-dish supper. Pair with a green salad.

Spinach alla Romana with pine nuts, raisins, and lard in the traditional Roman style. A classic Italian side dish of wilted spinach with sweet-savory contrasts ready in 25 minutes.

Mustard-garlic chicken breasts coated in a blended Dijon-garlic-cayenne paste and crusted with wheat germ. Baked skinless for a crispy, golden, lower-fat dinner for two.

Chili-bacon rub made with bacon drippings, chili powder, cayenne, garlic, and tomato paste. A smoky, spicy paste for chicken and barbecue. Five ingredients, five minutes.