Recipes with black pepper

Ricotta and pignoli sauce tosses fresh ricotta, toasted pine nuts, mint and basil with rotelle pasta in a quick tomato saute. A creamy Sicilian-inspired meatless pasta dinner.

Elegant Southern oyster soup with two dozen oysters simmered in their own liquor, finished with scalded milk, butter, and a whisper of mace. Ready in 30 minutes, served piping hot.

Savory baked apples stuffed with brandy-seasoned pork and veal, topped with spinach, and served on a pool of port wine sauce. An elegant French-inspired autumn main course.

New England-style fish and clam chowder with fresh corn, potatoes, pork fat, white wine, and light cream. Loaded with herbs like thyme, sage, marjoram, and rosemary.

Fried eggplant sandwiches stuffed with mozzarella and dipped in a light yeast batter with whipped egg white. Crispy, cheesy, and golden with a melty center.

Chicken pieces steamed with zucchini, carrots, potatoes, and fresh tarragon, served in soup bowls with a reduced white wine and shallot sauce. A light, elegant French-style one-pot dinner.

Rich Bolognese meat sauce layered with tender noodles, creamy béchamel, and nutty Parmesan in this authentic Italian comfort classic that feeds a crowd.

Spinach and mushroom Florentine lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan layered three times and baked under marinara or tomato-cream sauce. A vegetarian restaurant copycat.

Austrian Wiener Schnitzel seasoned with Worcestershire, mustard, and Parmesan, then breaded and pan-fried in butter. Served with a velvety tomato-cream sauce that steals the show.

Microwave eggplant casserole with ground beef, bacon, feta cheese, and tomato sauce topped with seasoned croutons. A quick, savory one-dish dinner ready in 30 minutes flat.

Here's a recipe for pumpkin soup. It comes from Jon Gatewood, the executive chef of Emma's restaurant in the Silas Griffith Inn in Danby, Vermont.

This is a flexible recipe, if you want, you can always add any your favorite meat, such as chicken, turkey with these tasty veggies.

Budget-friendly chicken noodle casserole with fresh spinach, cottage cheese, cheddar, and pimiento. Works with turkey, ham, or tuna for a flexible weeknight dinner.

Traditional Ragu alla Bolognese with hand-chopped veal, beef, pancetta, dried porcini, wine, milled tomatoes, and a finish of heavy cream. The authentic long-simmered Italian meat sauce.

Chili taco salad: spicy chicken chili with kidney beans and chickpeas piled on tortilla chips with lettuce, tomato, jack cheese, sour cream, olives, and jalapenos.

Asian-inspired broiled lamb shoulder chops marinated in white wine, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger. A quick four-ingredient marinade that tenderizes the lamb and adds savory depth.

A paprika-rubbed whole roasted chicken stuffed with garlic, orange peel, bay leaves, and rosemary, finished with a reduced pan sauce. Sunday dinner at its finest.

Steamed salmon or trout fillets topped with a from-scratch hollandaise sauce built on a crushed peppercorn and white wine vinegar reduction. Classic French technique with rich, buttery results.

Red snapper Veracruz: a classic Mexican fish dish baked in a tomato-olive-jalapeno sauce with garlic, oregano, and bay. Quick to assemble, ready in 30 minutes. The signature dish of Veracruz cuisine.

Alaskan moose meat pie with flour-dredged cubes braised until tender, topped with pie crust and baked golden. A hearty wild game pot pie that works with beef too.

Macaroni and cheese soup with melted American cheese, elbow macaroni, corn, peas, carrots, and celery. A creamy, kid-friendly comfort soup ready in 30 minutes.

Stir-fried chicken breast with onion and green pepper in a creamy broccoli-soy sauce, served over seasoned ramen noodles. A fast 30-minute weeknight dinner using pantry staples.

If you're looking for something new for dinner, then try this delicious dish your whole family will go head over heels for!

Fight off the vampires with this succulent dish that has an evil, but scrumptious taste.

Egg noodles and cubed chicken heated in cream of chicken and broccoli soup with Parmesan cheese and milk. A 6-ingredient, 30-minute dinner the whole family will eat.

Fragrant North Indian chicken curry built on toasted cumin, cardamom, and cloves with a rich tomato-onion masala base. This home-style Dhawan family recipe simmers tender chicken breast in warming spices in under 45 minutes.

Irish stuffed rabbit with an apple, onion, and breadcrumb stuffing seasoned with thyme and parsley, braised in stock until fork-tender. Traditional countryside cooking.

Quesadilla quiche, a Tex-Mex twist: Monterey Jack and cheddar, green chiles, tomato, and cumin baked in a custard between two crusts, then served with sour cream and salsa. Cheesy, mildly spicy, crowd-friendly.

Brie quesadillas with jalapeño-plum salsa bring creamy, buttery cheese together with sweet-tart stone fruit and a kick of chili. A 30-minute appetizer that punches way above its weight class.

Pounded chicken breasts dredged in Parmesan flour, pan-seared golden, and baked under a from-scratch sun-dried tomato sauce with bubbly mozzarella. Served over linguine, this lighter chicken parm doesn't skimp on flavor.

Warmly spiced walnut cake with molasses, honey, ginger, and cinnamon topped with bright lemon curd. A cozy, one-pan dessert with bold flavor and a citrus zing.

Crispy, bite-sized Swiss cheese crackers with butter, nutmeg, and black pepper. Baked until golden and snappy, these fondue-inspired crackers are the ultimate cheese board companion.

Hidatsa stuffed sugar pumpkin: a Plains Native American dish with ground bison or venison, wild rice, and sage filling baked inside a whole sugar pumpkin until tender. Harvest feast main course.

Veggie pizza quiche with mozzarella, sharp cheddar, tomatoes, mushrooms, and green peppers baked in a deep dish pie crust. Where pizza night meets brunch.

A from-scratch double-crust chicken pot pie packed with potatoes, peas, corn, and carrots in a light thyme-scented milk gravy. No canned soup, just real chicken and garden vegetables under a flaky golden crust.

Homemade mild Italian sausage, bulk sausage is easy to make at home and just a bit more work to stuff.

Sauteed ham and tender apple slices baked in a smooth cottage cheese custard with a clever buttermilk biscuit crust. A savory-sweet brunch quiche ready in one hour.

Smoky charred tomatoes meet tender poached chicken and crisp broccoli in a bright lemon dressing with a kick of chili, creating a protein-packed salad that's light yet satisfying.

Grape harvester's soup is a French country pot-au-feu with garlic-studded chuck roast, cabbage, turnips, leeks, and tomatoes simmered until fork-tender. A hearty, rustic one-pot meal for cold weather.

Tuna mac and cheese with green olives, celery, and a sour cream and white wine sauce. Layered with American cheese and baked until golden. A retro casserole with grown-up flavor twists.

Herb-seasoned chicken breasts marinated in white wine vinegar and fresh orange juice, then broiled until juicy. Served over wild rice drizzled with the savory pan drippings.

Pork and oyster egg roll filling with mushrooms, red pepper, scallions, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Stir-fried fast, loaded with umami, and ready to wrap.

Pork sausage barbecue beans, a one-skillet cookout side of hot Italian sausage, baked beans, bell pepper, green onions, and a brown sugar spiced BBQ sauce.

Add some sophistication to dinner with this succulent chicken dish made with savory mushrooms and burgundy wine.

Crockpot chicken and vegetables slow-cooks boneless chicken breasts over a bed of mixed veggies with garlic and Worcestershire. A dump-and-go weeknight dinner that tends itself for 8 hours.

Smoked salmon gets wrapped in blanched spinach leaves with a cream cheese and pink peppercorn spread. Chill it well for an elegant make-ahead appetizer.

Hungarian chicken paprikash simmers chicken in paprika and onions, finished with sour cream and served over tender homemade nokedli (Hungarian egg dumplings).

Italian potato salad tosses steamed red potatoes with green beans, Kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light cornstarch-thickened red wine vinaigrette.