10,000 pepper recipes

Fluffy couscous steamed in a spiced, citrus-kissed stock and tossed with sauteed peppers, red onion, and courgette. A warm, fragrant vegetable couscous, a colourful side for grilled chicken or fish.

Quick summer vegetable stir fry with zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, and fresh tomatoes tossed in herbs and Parmesan. Ready in 25 minutes, this garden-fresh side dish bursts with seasonal flavor.

Cajun cole slaw with shredded cabbage, sweet bell peppers, and onions tossed in a spicy Louisiana hot sauce dressing built on mayo, mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire. Big-batch picnic side with a kick.

Sybil Carter's homemade barbecue sauce starts with bacon drippings and builds layers of tangy tomato, brown sugar sweetness, mustard bite, and hot pepper heat. Doubles easily and keeps in the fridge for weeks.

Minestrone bake transforms pantry staples into a cheesy, one-dish casserole packed with elbow macaroni, pork and beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a double hit of cheddar and parmesan. Weeknight comfort food at its easiest.

Tender beef chuck marinated overnight in a sweet-tangy sauce with apricot preserves, teriyaki, and red pepper flakes, then pressure cooked on a bed of onions until fall-apart tender. Big Texas flavor, minimal hands-on time.

Kirghiz baked beef casserole with curried flank steak, dried apricots, apples, raisins, prunes, and yogurt. A Central Asian-inspired dish where sweet fruit meets savory spice.

BBQ Beans with molasses, chili powder, cumin, mustard, and tomato sauce, sauteed oil-free and ready in 30 minutes. Serve on buns like sloppy joes, over whole grains, or as a picnic side.

Shrimp and crab mousse with lemon gelatin, celery and horseradish. Light seafood salad molded and chilled, serves 4-6.

Savory crab pie baked in a flaky crust with layers of sauteed onions, celery, and melted cheese in a creamy egg custard. Swap in shrimp, tuna, or salmon for easy variations.

Wanchese crab cakes are Outer Banks-style fried cakes with lots of lump crab meat, cracker crumbs, and a kick of Worcestershire and hot sauce. Golden, crisp, and minimally bound.

Crawfish Monsigneur with sauteed tails, mushrooms, and pimientos in a creamy white wine sauce with cayenne and Tabasco, tossed with egg noodles.

Fish marinade with white wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and hot sauce. A versatile Asian-inspired marinade that works on fish, chicken, and lamb for grilling or broiling.

Crustless broccoli cheese pie with Swiss and Parmesan, eggs, nutmeg, and a dash of hot sauce. An easy impossible pie with no pastry to fuss over.

Layered cornbread casserole with corn chips, sour cream, chilies, cheddar, and olive-studded cornbread baked over the top. A Southwest potluck bake that comes together in 30 minutes.

This bold, garlicky cheese spread blends sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, green chilis, and pimentos into a fiery no-cook appetizer that gets funkier and better after two days in the fridge.