Recipes with black pepper

Sweet and sour tofu with peppers and carrots: a vegetarian Chinese restaurant favorite. Tofu poached for tenderness, topped with crisp stir-fried vegetables, and dressed with a tangy ginger-garlic sweet-and-sour sauce.

Classic chicken stock simmers chicken bones with carrots, onion, celery, bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns into a rich golden broth. The foundation of soups, sauces, risottos, and braises.

Fisherman's seafood chowder loaded with clams, crab legs, shrimp, and scallops in a bacon-laced milk broth thickened with instant potato flakes.

Fresh asparagus spears with a make-ahead orange and lime citrus cream sauce. Just 50 calories per serving, this elegant low-fat side dish is ready in 30 minutes and doubles as an impressive entertaining platter.

Provençal tapenade dip with green olives, capers, anchovies and an egg yolk emulsion. Briny, salty Mediterranean spread for crackers, crudités and crostini.

Pan-seared pork scalloppine in a from-scratch cranberry sauce with red wine vinegar, chicken stock, and cranberry liqueur. Elegant weeknight dinner in 40 minutes.

Fresh green chutney with cilantro, green chili, yogurt, roasted cumin, and lemon juice. A bright, spicy Indian condiment served cold alongside curries and grilled meats.

Billi Bi, the classic French cream of mussel soup with white wine, shallots, heavy cream, egg yolk, and hollandaise. An elegant, velvety bisque served hot or chilled.

Crockpot beef stock made hands-off with beef soup bones, onion, celery, and peppercorns simmered all day. The set-it-and-forget-it foundation for soups, stews, and sauces.

Ground beef tacos with cumin, garlic, black olives and fresh tomato in crispy taco shells. Classic Tex-Mex weeknight dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Thai-style stir-fried spinach with crushed garlic, soy bean paste, dried red chilies, and tomato wedges. A bold, savory side dish that comes together in the wok in under 5 minutes.

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.

In this classic French braised beek, red wine and vegetable stew is a simple and delicious dish. The flavour and texture allow you to keep it warm for your guests.

Onion tomato raita: a cooling Indian yogurt sauce with diced onion, tomato, and a sprinkle of chat masala. The classic side that tames spicy curries, biryanis, and tandoori dishes.

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.

Belgian carbonnade braises beef chuck and smoked ham in dark beer with onions, carrots, and herbs, finished with scotch, vinegar, and toasted walnuts. Deep stew flavor in every spoonful.

Pickled pineapple meringue freezes a meringue with pink-peppercorn-pickled pineapple, almonds, and cream, then plates with raspberry sauce and dramatic chocolate spires. Restaurant-style frozen dessert.

Calzoni di ricotta are Italian fried half-moon turnovers stuffed with creamy ricotta, diced ham, and provolone, sealed in a lemon-kissed dough and fried golden. A crisp shell, molten cheese center, perfect antipasto or quick lunch.

Phanang curry paste pounded from dried red chiles, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, coriander root, cumin, and shrimp paste. An authentic Thai curry paste made from scratch.

Make your own snacks rather than buying from a bulk store or box. Store bought packaged snacks always have huge amounts of salt, reduce the sodium by making your own.

Chinese clay pot salmon with cloud ear mushrooms, bean thread noodles, and pressed tofu in a gingery chicken broth. Elegant Cantonese-style fish dish with delicate aromatics and a silky sesame finish.

Broiled chicken over fettuccine in a brandy cream sauce with fresh and sundried tomatoes, jalapenos, and basil. A spicy, restaurant-style dinner for two.

Smoked and grilled pompano with a raw smoked-tomato and balsamic vinaigrette. A two-stage seafood main that builds wood smoke into the fish and a bright tomato dressing.

Classic Jewish matzoh balls with a hint of ginger, simmered until fluffy and floating in golden chicken broth. Pareve, kosher for Passover, makes 16 balls.

Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves (dolma) filled with brown rice, dill, cinnamon, allspice, and a hint of peppermint. Meatless dolma simmered in lemon broth, served hot or cold as a make-ahead appetizer.

Turkey and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread stacked with avocado, smoked Monterey Jack, alfalfa sprouts, radishes, and tomato, dressed lightly with olive oil and white wine vinegar.

Moo grataem, a Thai garlic pork stir-fry with fish sauce, sweet dark soy sauce, and fresh cilantro. Thin-sliced pork tenderloin over rice in 30 minutes flat.

Potato crepes topped with stir-fried scallops, salmon, and asparagus in a ginger-soy sauce. A restaurant-quality Asian-fusion dish for two with wok technique.

Southern cornbread dressing done right: make-ahead cornbread and homemade turkey giblet broth prepped the night before for Thanksgiving day assembly with rice, mushrooms, pecans, and fresh herbs.

Marinated shrimp and sweet peppers come off the grill smoky and charred, then toss with lemon-chive pasta, feta, and briny olives for Mediterranean flair.

Persian kebabs marinate cubed lamb in lemon juice, garlic, and bay leaf, then thread the meat with tomato, green pepper, and eggplant for grilling. Bright, herby skewers built for the barbecue.

Quick microwave refried beans made from canned pinto beans mashed with garlic and olive oil. Four ingredients and five minutes for creamy, homemade frijoles refritos.

Calico salad is a colorful three-bean salad with kidney beans, green beans, and wax beans in a sweet vinegar dressing with chopped green pepper and onion.

Chicken Provencale with browned chicken pieces baked over white beans, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, and Provencal herbs. A French country one-dish dinner with cassoulet-style heart.

Tri-pasta salad combines ziti, bow-tie, and spinach rotini with tri-color peppers, olives, and capers in a no-oil herbed red wine vinaigrette. Colorful, tangy, and low-fat for picnics and potlucks.

Artichokes truffle style - paper-thin artichoke slivers fried in olive oil until golden and crisp, using the same technique applied to truffles. A simple Italian Roman preparation.

Having friends over? Try this succulent and scrumptious beef dish that will satisfy everyone's hunger!

Duck pot pie with the flavors of duck a l'orange baked right in: a giblet stock sauce brightened with orange peel and Triple Sec, loaded with broccoli, leeks, and ginger. The crispy duck skin gets rolled into the top crust.

Zucchini quiche with a flaky crescent roll crust, sauteed zucchini and onion, mozzarella, and a balsamic-vinegar twist. A weeknight quiche shortcut that uses egg substitute for a lighter brunch.

Lemon dill chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice, garlic, dill weed, and vegetable stock then broiled. A low-fat, high-protein dinner with just 8 simple ingredients.

Blueberries in black pepper Syrah syrup soaks fresh berries in a reduced red-wine syrup laced with vanilla and freshly cracked black pepper. A sophisticated make-ahead dessert for dinner parties.

Penne pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, crushed dried chile, black olives, fresh basil, lemon zest, and Parmesan. A bold no-cook sauce that sits at room temperature to marry the flavors before tossing.

Southern pimiento cheese sandwiches with sharp New York cheddar, mashed pimientos, cayenne, and Worcestershire. Hand-grated cheese makes all the difference in this classic spread.

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Roast your lamb chops this summer with this simple recipe that uses a bit of lime juice to give it an extravagant taste!

Warm chicken and Granny Smith apple salad with Gorgonzola cheese, carrots, and a hot apple cider vinaigrette over fresh spinach. A fast microwave dinner salad.

Chicken is coated with Italian dressing, then baked with assorted vegetables. It's an easy and tasty dish that's also good for you.

Italian pasta frittata loaded with bow-tie noodles, asparagus, mushrooms, and red pepper. Ready in 22 minutes for a hearty brunch or fast weeknight dinner.