10,000 block recipes

These delicious popovers take advantage of lemon's strong affinity with freshly ground black pepper. They rise best in baked in deep molds in a very hot oven. One of the best ways to grate lemon peel is to remove the zest in strips using a vegetable peeler, then grind it to a powder in a spice mill.

Salmon and potato pie layers flaked salmon, potato and carrot in a creamy paprika white sauce under a golden pastry crust. A comforting main that works beautifully with canned salmon and pantry staples.

Fiery chili salsa for canning: fire-roasted hot peppers and red bells blended with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and vinegar. Shelf-stable jars of serious heat for tacos, eggs, or chili bowls.

Oven-barbecued beef short ribs, marinated in soy and cider vinegar, braised fork-tender, then basted with barbecue sauce and roasted until sticky and well browned. Fall-off-the-bone ribs, no grill required.

Creole-style navy beans simmered with tomatoes, celery, onion, and green pepper in a garlic-seasoned sauce. A simple, hearty Southern side dish ready in under an hour.

Wild mushroom and foie gras stuffing for veal medallions with four varieties of mushrooms, shallots, white wine, and chives. French bistro cooking at home.

Savory wild rice and sausage stuffing with earthy mushrooms, toasted walnuts, and aromatic vegetables for turkey or served as a standalone side dish.

Homemade Sicilian sausage with a pork and chicken blend, double fennel (whole and crushed), red pepper flakes, and garlic. Five pounds of links ground through a fine disk.

One-skillet chicken meatballs with sauerkraut, rice, and crushed tomatoes. A lighter take on a German-inspired comfort dish that cooks rice right in the pot.

Beef stew topped with homemade biscuits and baked until golden. Tender stewing beef with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and onion under a fluffy biscuit crust.

Try this scrumptious corn casserole that tastes wonderful with baked fish or grilled chicken.

Impossible ham and Swiss pie is a crustless quiche that makes its own crust with Bisquick. Smoky ham, melty Swiss cheese, and green onions in one dump-and-bake dish.

Low fat onion dip blends cottage cheese with yogurt, lemon juice, and green onions for a lighter take on the chip-and-dip classic. Customizable base for herbs, seafood, or curry add-ins. Six-ingredient party dip.

Sicilian caponata with sauteed eggplant, olives, capers, and a sweet-tangy vinegar sauce. A rustic Italian appetizer or side that tastes even better the next day.

Blue cheese coleslaw with hot peppers, lime juice, and white wine vinegar in a tangy mayo dressing. A bold, peppery slaw that pairs with grilled meats, burgers, and sandwiches.

Cream of curried corn soup blended silky smooth with chicken stock and half-and-half, garnished with popcorn. Sweet corn meets warm curry in every spoonful.