10,000 black pepper recipes

Poblano lamb stew: cubed lamb shoulder simmered with crushed juniper berries and chicken broth, then finished with roasted poblano strips and a bright shower of lemon zest.

Fettuccine tossed with a quick chunky tomato-chile sauce, cubed avocado, cilantro, and lime juice. Mexican-leaning pasta with a fresh, no-cook avocado finish.

Lemon dill chicken in the Paul Prudhomme style: boneless chicken breasts seasoned with dill, basil and pepper, then pan-seared and simmered in a tangy apple juice and lemon pan sauce. Low-fat skillet dinner.

Smoky roasted red pepper soup blended silky smooth with lime, cilantro, and garlic, loaded with broiled chicken strips and crunchy jicama cubes. Light, vibrant, and Mexican-inspired.

Beef barley stew baked in the oven with ground beef, tomatoes, carrots, water chestnuts, green pepper, and oregano. A hearty one-dish casserole with lean beef and pearl barley.

A Star Trek spin on classic tabbouleh: fluffy bulgur (aka quadrotriticale) tossed with cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, fresh parsley, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil. Boldly go where no grain salad has gone before.

Buttery crab-stuffed mushrooms loaded with dill and sour cream, baked until golden. A crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in 30 minutes. Make them a day ahead!

Classic deep-fried buffalo wings tossed in Tabasco butter sauce with a chunky homemade blue cheese dressing. Crispy, spicy, tangy, and ready in 40 minutes.

Oven-baked nacho cheese potato slices tossed with taco seasoning, barbecue sauce, green peppers, and onions, topped with melted cheese. A hearty Tex-Mex side or meatless main.

Ground turkey burritos loaded with sauteed zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, and taco sauce. Lighter than beef but just as satisfying wrapped in a warm tortilla.

Light Southwestern vegetable stew with zucchini, mushrooms, kalamata olives, salsa, and salsa verde simmered in vegetable broth. Vegan, quick, and full of bold flavor.

Creamy spicy pumpkin bisque with ground hot chiles, dry sherry, and half-and-half. A grown-up fall soup that balances pumpkin's sweetness with serious heat and depth.

DO NOT attempt this recipe in a crockpot, since no evaporation takes place there.

Low-fat eggplant barley bake loaded with mushrooms, tomatoes, and chili sauce. A one-pan vegetarian main dish with hearty whole grains and tender sauteed vegetables.

A hearty deep-dish quiche loaded with deviled ham, chopped hard-cooked eggs, and a double hit of Swiss and cheddar cheese in a silky cream custard. Brunch just got a whole lot more interesting.

Orange and onion salad with romaine, mandarin oranges, and toasted almonds in a homemade tarragon-Dijon vinaigrette emulsified with egg yolk. Bright, crunchy, and tangy.