7,013 pepper recipes

Old-fashioned oyster pie with freshly shucked oysters, scallions, butter, and a splash of Tabasco baked in a flaky double-crust pastry until golden.

Curried baked pork chops on a bed of rice with golden raisins, celery, and apple juice. A one-dish oven dinner where the rice cooks right alongside the chops. Feeds 6 in about an hour.

Italian envelopes are fried wonton wrappers stuffed with ricotta, salami, mozzarella, and oregano, topped with Parmesan. A crispy, cheesy Italian-Asian fusion appetizer.

Bafla are Rajasthani wheat dough balls boiled in spiced moong dal, then baked until cracked and golden. Break them open, drizzle with ghee, and pour the aromatic dal right over top for a soul-warming vegetarian meal.

SPAM salad with toasted almonds, celery, and dill relish served in crispy broiled tortilla cones. A fun, hand-held lunch with crunchy shells and creamy filling.

Savoury mushroom sauce is a rich vegan gravy made from dried porcini extract, tamari, maple syrup, and arrowroot. A gluten-free, dairy-free topping for rice, potatoes, or pasta.

Homemade hot barbecue sauce with tomato juice, brown sugar, chili powder, and cider vinegar. Aromatics steep in the sauce then get removed for a clean finish.

Ginger-loaded tofu stir-fry with tree ear mushrooms, green peas, and a sweet-sour vinegar finish. A quick Chinese vegetarian wok dish with earthy, bold flavors.

Mixed bean soup with kidney beans, lima beans, chickpeas, lean ham, tomatoes, and a finishing splash of lemon juice. Hearty enough for a full meal in a bowl.

Vegetable risotto cooked in a wok with toasted walnuts, black olives, tomatoes, corn, and peas in vegetable stock. A hearty vegan one-pot rice dish loaded with garden vegetables.

Indian mayonnaise dressing with curry powder, fresh ginger, mango chutney, and cayenne blended smooth. A creamy, spiced condiment for salads, wraps, or grilled meats.

Potato and onion koora is a South Indian potato dish bloomed in mustard seeds, urad dal, ginger, and green chiles. Chunky, lemony, deeply spiced, and ready in 40 minutes.

Pasta with red clam sauce made from fresh littleneck clams steamed in white wine and fish stock, then tossed with tomato, basil, and oregano. Light, briny, and ready in 30 minutes.

Cantaloupe halves stuffed with sauteed carrots, green apple, raisins, rice, lemon zest, and topped with browned pine nuts. A sweet-savory baked melon dish with Middle Eastern flair.

Nell Carter's knockout chicken smothered in sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow onion, scallions, and garlic, finished with Parmesan cheese. A one-pan comfort dish with big, bold flavors.

Indian chilled carrot salad (Sonf Gazar Subji) with cumin, turmeric, asafetida, and fresh dill, tossed with brown rice and eggless mayo. A spiced, cold vegetarian side dish.