10,000 pepper recipes

Vegetarian chickpeas sauteed with garlic, celery, and bell pepper in an olive-tahini sauce with wheat germ, tamari, and marjoram. Serve over rice or grains.

Another favorite recipe, courtesy of Grandma. Serve over hot cooked rice and topped with chow mein noodles.

Feeding a large a family? Don't worry, your crockpot can make this succulent dish that will make sure everyone's hunger is satisfied.

This isn't cream of garlic soup, but it has a creamy texture. As Julia says, "Because the garlic is boiled, its after-effects are at a minimum, and its flavor becomes exquisite, aromatic and almost undefinable."

French Belgian endive salad (Salade d'Endives) with a Dijon mustard and walnut oil vinaigrette, garnished with walnuts and fresh tomatoes. A crisp, bitter, elegant starter.

Penne pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, crushed dried chile, black olives, fresh basil, lemon zest, and Parmesan. A bold no-cook sauce that sits at room temperature to marry the flavors before tossing.

My families they all like this healthy and light reipe, especially these days, people do care about their diet.

Classic split pea soup with smoked ham, carrots, celery, and onion. Dried peas simmer until they break down into a thick, hearty soup with chunks of smoky ham.

Fresh asparagus spears roasted with extra-virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, and parsley. Tender and golden in just 10 minutes. The easiest spring side dish.

Spicy bulgur salad with fresh tomatoes, fennel, radishes, herbs, and romaine in a cumin-cinnamon-cayenne lemon dressing. A tabbouleh-style dish with warm Middle Eastern spice.

Creamy parsnip chowder with butternut squash, bacon, and a cinnamon stick simmered in chicken broth. A velvety fall soup finished with heavy cream, nutmeg, and chives.

Hearty lentil soup with potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, and oregano in chicken broth. A dump-and-simmer recipe that feeds 10 with almost no active cooking time.

Portobello Philly cheesesteak sandwich with melty provolone, peppers, and onions on toasted whole-wheat buns. A meatless 25-minute vegetarian take on the Philly classic, built in one skillet.

Lemony lentil salad with feta, crisp cucumber, red bell pepper, and a generous handful of fresh dill. A no-cook, protein-packed vegetarian lunch that gets better the longer it sits.

Portuguese pork with lemon, garlic, cumin, and olives. Marinated overnight, then browned and braised until fork-tender. A rustic Alentejo-style braise.

A light, low-calorie pasta salad with rotini, fresh vegetables, mozzarella cubes, and a tangy dill vinaigrette. Loaded with cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, and red peppers for a colorful potluck side.