Recipes with black pepper

This delicious frittata is a gluten-free twist on a Quiche Lorraine.

Hearty vegan soup with black-eyed peas, split peas, pearl barley, carrot tops, mustard greens, and leeks. A thick, nourishing potful that uses the whole carrot, greens and all.

Raan masaledar: whole leg of lamb marinated 24 hours in a yogurt-almond-chili paste with garam masala, then slow-roasted and garnished with sultanas and almonds.

A great side dish for Thanksgiving that will be gone before you can say "pass the turkey".

A Southern-style baked mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, tomato sauce, and chicken broth that soaks into every noodle. Bubbly, tangy, and completely addictive comfort food.

Briny pickled herring meets creamy chopped eggs and crisp apple in this classic European salad. Serve on dark rye bread for an authentic old-world appetizer or light lunch.

A rich Mexican mole sauce with unsweetened chocolate, almonds, pumpkin seeds, hot salsa, tomatoes, currants, and warm spices poured over browned turkey pieces. This homemade turkey mole is a labor of love that feeds a crowd.

Traditional Irish dressed cabbage braised in butter and bacon stock with a hint of nutmeg. Simple, buttery, and ready in 40 minutes, this heritage side dish turns humble cabbage into something you'll actually crave.

Browned chicken breasts baked in a sherry-mushroom consomme sauce with olives and sour cream. A make-ahead casserole built for entertaining that serves 8 from a chafing dish.

Bachelor's Stew is a dump-and-go slow cooker beef stew with bread crumb-coated chuck, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and tomato soup. Ten minutes of prep, then the Crock-Pot does all the work.

Two thick porterhouse steaks rubbed with crushed garlic and olive oil, scored, brightened with lemon, then broiled to a seared, juicy finish. Steakhouse flavor at home with just 6 ingredients.

Hearty Pennsylvania Dutch stuffing loaded with chicken, toasted bread cubes, and vegetables, all bound with eggs and broth. Bakes up golden and feeds a crowd.

Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Sauce: a classic Chinese stir-fry with velveted beef strips, blanched broccoli, brown bean sauce, garlic, ginger, and bamboo shoots. Ready in 30 minutes.

Baked ziti casserole loaded with ground beef, green beans, corn, chunky tomatoes, and melted sharp cheddar in a creamy mushroom soup base. Feeds six and comes together in about an hour.

Microwave sloppy joes done in 30 minutes flat: ground beef and sliced hot dogs simmered in chili-spiked tomato sauce, piled onto soft buns. A retro one-bowl weeknight dinner kids love.

Ground beef and green bean casserole with mushroom soup and a crispy Tater Tot topping. A hearty one-dish weeknight dinner the whole family will eat.

Oven baked salmon recipe with Asian inspired flavors. You will love this moist, tender foolproof easy baked salmon.

A smoky Punjabi roasted eggplant dish (baingan bharta) cooked with tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, and ghee, finished with fresh cilantro. Charred, spicy, and deeply savory.

Grilled beef and shrimp kabobs marinated in Italian dressing, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce, threaded with bacon, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Backyard surf and turf at its best.

A savory and delicious soup made with juicy tomatoes, chickpeas and succulent veal sausage.

A delicious and flavorful soup that's made from chicken and lots of vegetables. It's light and tasty.

Sweet-and-tangy overnight slaw with shredded cabbage, onion, and a hot vinegar-oil dressing poured over and chilled 24 hours. A no-mayo coleslaw that holds up at any picnic or barbecue.

Mexicali rice casserole with ground beef, double salsa, tomato soup, sour cream, and melted cheddar on top. A cheesy, crowd-feeding Tex-Mex weeknight dinner.

Hollywood Hash: a big-batch ground beef and bacon casserole with noodles, cream of mushroom soup, peas, mushrooms, and cubed cheese. Freezes perfectly and feeds a crowd.

Bring some spice into your kitchen with this dish that will have you ready for a siesta when you're done!

Italian-style shrimp and scallop skewers coated in garlicky olive oil, parsley, and breadcrumbs, then broiled until golden and crispy. A rustic seafood showpiece served with lemon wedges.

Substitute beef with this succulent dish that is simmered to perfection in its own tasty gravy.

German oxtail soup (Ochsenschwanzsuppe): browned oxtails and veal tails simmered five hours, then strained, pureed, and thickened with a dry-browned flour roux and a finishing splash of Madeira.

Vegetarian fava bean burgers with oats, wheat germ, shredded carrots, and Italian herbs. Pan-fried and oven-finished for a crispy outside and firm, set center.

A comforting, easy-to-make casserole using mostly pantry staples like canned vegetables, pasta, and a creamy sauce. Tender marinated chicken is combined with rigatoni, mushrooms, green beans, and onions, then baked with a cheesy topping for a family-friendly meal.

Homemade Polish kielbasa-style sausage made from coarsely ground pork shoulder seasoned with marjoram, garlic, and black pepper. Stuffed into casings and tied at 4-inch intervals; freezer-friendly for batch cooks.

A good stock can greatly improve and add flavor to many meals.

A tantalizing and scrumptious casserole made with succulent chicken, canned mushrooms and marinated artichoke hearts.

Portuguese-style fresh tuna marinated in vinegar and garlic, pan-fried with a whisper-thin flour crust. Served the Azorean way with stale sourdough dipped in warm pan marinade.

Leberknödel are Austrian liver dumplings made from stale rolls soaked in milk, mixed with ground beef liver, onions, marjoram and lemon zest. Poached gently and served in clear beef broth.

Slow-simmered kumquat chutney with rhubarb, fresh ginger, raisins, and warm spices. A complex sweet-tart preserve that cans beautifully for gifting.

Provençal chicken stew marinated overnight with fennel, saffron, tomatoes, and anise liqueur. Simmered with potatoes until fork-tender and served in warm bowls for a rustic French supper.

A thick, creamy New England-style clam chowder built on bacon drippings, clam juice, tender potatoes, and baby clams. Ready in 40 minutes with pantry-friendly ingredients.

Stuffed flank steak rolled with a savory mushroom, herb, and breadcrumb filling, browned with bacon, and braised in beef broth. Served with a tangy Dijon mustard pan gravy.

Crispy tortilla strips layered with shrimp, bay scallops, smoky chipotle cream sauce, and bacon in a baked seafood chilaquiles casserole. Feeds six in 40 minutes flat.

Italian grilled tuna steaks marinated in olive oil and lemon, then grilled over high heat and finished with a warm caper-oregano-roasted pepper sauce. Fresh, bright, and done in 30 minutes.

Hand-rolled Greek stuffed grape leaves filled with seasoned beef or lamb, rice, currants, pine nuts, and mint. Simmered until tender and served with a classic avgolemono egg-lemon sauce. Makes 60.

A succulent dish made with bay scallops, pine nuts and fresh basil that's perfect for a dinner with friends.

Make-Ahead: Baked Curried Beef and Sweet Potatoes recipe

Roast turkey with Grand Marnier apricot stuffing featuring pork sausage, slivered almonds, orange juice baste and herb stuffing mix. Elegant holiday centerpiece with bright citrus notes.

Mock fried chicken oven-baked with a buttermilk soak and crisp breadcrumb coating. A lighter, cleaner stand-in for deep-fried chicken with all the crunch and none of the splatter.

Deep-fried buttermilk-battered round steak with a shattering crust, served with classic cream gravy and mashed potatoes. This is Texas chicken fried steak done right.

These eggplant rolls are from Apulia, the region that forms the heel of the Italian boot. They make a wonderful antipasto or a delicious luncheon dish. Serve at room temperature to enjoy their fullest flavor.