3,017 pepper recipes

Shallot soup with watercress simmered in water for a pure, delicate broth with no cream or stock. Just five ingredients for an elegant, naturally vegan French-style soup.

Sauteed shredded zucchini tossed with dry-browned onions in cast iron for a fast, light vegetable side dish with caramelized flavor and tender bite.

Two-ingredient garlic cucumber relish pulsed in a food processor and drained through a coffee filter. A fresh, low-calorie condiment for grilled meats, sandwiches, and fish.

Homemade beet pasta dough with a stunning ruby-red color from fresh beet puree. Just four ingredients, no eggs, and endlessly versatile for any pasta shape you want to roll.

A honey mustard sauce for dipping homemade chicken fingers or chicken nuggets.

No-cook black bean and corn salad with bell pepper, celery, and onion dressed in cumin and rice vinegar. Vegan, flexible portions, ready in 20 minutes.

Thai-inspired tofu lemongrass soup with shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and kaffir lime leaves. Light, fragrant, and ready in 35 minutes. A bright, warming bowl that's naturally vegan.

Slow-roasted pork loin coated in Dijon mustard, finished with a sweet-tangy mandarin orange glaze of brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and bell pepper. A retro Sunday roast with a glossy citrus sauce.

Southern pigs' tails and lima beans, slow-simmered with onion, garlic, and sweet bell peppers for deep pork-infused flavor. Old-school soul food stew where inexpensive pork cuts make rich, sticky broth.

Old-fashioned split pea soup simmered 3 to 4 hours with ham or turkey, carrots, and a hint of allspice. Just seven ingredients for thick, stick-to-your-ribs comfort.

Japanese pickled cauliflower with Coca-Cola: a quirky fridge pickle of crisp cauliflower, bell pepper, and celery in a sweet-tangy cola-vinegar brine. Overnight quick pickles with a Japanese Showa-era twist.

Fluffy couscous pilaf with toasted coriander seeds, red bell pepper, cayenne, and cinnamon, finished with fresh mint. Served with a blended saffron cream of Neufchatel cheese and yogurt.

Chou-chou koot is a South Indian-style squash dish, tender chayote or winter squash cooked with turmeric, then finished with fresh coconut, green chili, and a fragrant tempered seasoning. A simple vegan side.

Crispy Indian vegetable fritters (pakora) made with a spiced chickpea flour batter with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Dip potatoes, cauliflower, and peppers, then fry until golden.

Pickled kohlrabi with carrots, garlic, and dill: a crunchy, tangy refrigerator pickle with mustard and dill seed, ready in 3 to 4 days. No canning required, just a jar and a fridge shelf.

Southern-style cornbread dressing loaded with crumbled cornbread, savory chicken broth, celery, and onions. Low-fat, diabetic-friendly, and baked until golden. A classic Thanksgiving side dish the whole family will love.