Recipes with black pepper

Individual meatloaf mini-loaves baked in a muffin tin and topped with a creamy mushroom, cucumber, tomato, and sour cream sauce. A fun twist on classic meatloaf.

Sopa de tortilla, the authentic Mexican tortilla soup: a tomato-onion-garlic broth infused with mint, finished with fried corn tortilla strips and cheese. Ready in 40 minutes, pantry-friendly.

Sliced chicken with broccoli stir-fries cornstarch-velveted chicken with tender-crisp broccoli, ginger, and scallions in 25 minutes. Better than takeout, lighter on oil.

Learn how to use dry seasonings when preparing hearty dinners with this simple recipe.

Turkey Waldorf salad with diced turkey breast, apples, celery, and raisins tossed in a yogurt-apricot-Dijon dressing. A lighter post-Thanksgiving leftover riff on the classic Waldorf.

Mayflower meat loaf rolled with ground turkey and mixed vegetables inside, seasoned with thyme. A lighter stuffed meat loaf with a colorful vegetable surprise.

Spiced wine punch infused overnight with honey, black pepper, saffron, bay leaves, and mashed dates. A medieval-style cold mulled wine, no stovetop required.

Raw zucchini sauce blended with yogurt, garlic, lemon, and basil. A no-cook sauce for pasta or baked potatoes that comes together in minutes.

Salmon-rice pie made with canned salmon, eggs, celery, and lemon juice baked in a deep dish and served with a creamy pimiento olive sauce with mustard.

New England clam chowder made entirely in the microwave with bacon, canned clams, potatoes, onion, and milk thickened with flour. A creamy, classic chowder ready in about 25 minutes.

Vegan mushroom gravy thickened with toasted dry flour instead of a fat roux. Soy sauce and molasses build deep, savory umami without butter or stock. Oil-free.

Sweet-sour barbecued ribs with a honey-ketchup glaze, Worcestershire, and lemon juice. Charcoal-grilled back ribs basted with a sticky, tangy homemade sauce.

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

Turkey sandwiches with herbed cream cheese spread made from reduced-fat cream cheese, sour cream, tarragon, parsley, and green onion. A flavorful upgrade to plain deli turkey.

Butter-sauteed veal rounds topped with stewed tomatoes, white asparagus, and fresh mushrooms in a German-inspired one-pan dish with rich pan juices.

Honey garlic dressing built on a from-scratch olive oil mayonnaise base with tarragon vinegar, red wine vinegar, and paprika. A bold, creamy salad dressing with sweet and tangy depth.

Eastern European meat patties with slow-braised veal, mushrooms, and dill wrapped in a buttery sour cream dough and baked golden. A hand-held pastry stuffed with ground meat filling.

Boldly spiced grilled sirloin rubbed with black pepper, caraway, turmeric, and cardamom. Indian-inspired steak for adventurous grill masters.

Roasted tomato and rice salad chars tomatoes over an open flame, then tosses with warm rice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and parsley. Smoky Mediterranean side dish.

Cold rice salad with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, tomato wedges, and celery tossed in a homemade French dressing. A portable, jar-friendly picnic salad that travels well.

Cucumber mint raita with plain yogurt, grated cucumber, roasted cumin, and cayenne. A cool, creamy Indian-style condiment that takes 10 minutes and pairs with any spicy dish.

Oven-fried carrot burgers coated in crushed corn flakes and baked until crispy. A vegetarian patty made from mashed carrots, egg, scallions, and celery with a crunchy golden crust.

Grilled red and green bell peppers brushed with a Dijon mustard, garlic, and red wine vinegar marinade. A low-fat side dish ready in 20 minutes, served hot or cold.

Sweet onion bread is a savory-sweet quick bread with caramelized onions, fresh ginger, apple juice, and a tender egg-white-lightened crumb. A unique loaf for cheese boards, soup nights, and brunch.

Caprese salad: fresh mozzarella and ripe summer tomatoes layered with torn basil, dressed with red wine vinegar and good olive oil. The Italian classic that proves three ingredients are sometimes enough.

Mom's meat loaf made with ground beef and pork, seasoned with oregano, basil, Worcestershire, and ketchup. A classic homestyle loaf that's juicy and full of flavor.

Yellow pepper soup blends sweet roasted yellow peppers, raw cashews and shallots into a silky golden vegan soup. Dairy-free creaminess without any milk or cream.

Couscous with red peppers, onion, garlic, and cumin finished with lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh parsley. A quick side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Baked chicken breasts marinated with zesty seasonings.

Turkey meatloaf ring: a lean, veggie-flecked ground turkey loaf baked in a ring pan with peas, corn, and a tomato glaze, then filled with steamed broccoli and cauliflower. A lighter take on meatloaf.

Italian biscotti with toasted walnuts, orange zest, and black pepper. The savory-sweet hybrid that pairs with dessert wine, cheese, or after-dinner coffee.

Stuffed mushrooms filled with smoked ham, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs, then broiled with melted cheese. A Mexican-inspired appetizer with a crispy, savory bite.

Nearly Instant South American Tomato & Scallion Salad recipe

Yoghurt is a great tenderiser for chicken breast, which can be a little tough when cooked without marinating beforehand. Buy organic yoghurt if possible to avoid the traces of growth hormones and antibiotics commonly found in conventional dairy products.

Chocolate pepper cookies bring a slow, smoky heat from black pepper, cayenne, and cinnamon layered into deep unsweetened cocoa. Rolled thin and cut into shapes, they bake crisp with a warm spiced finish.

Linguine with white clam sauce made from canned clams, garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsley. A classic Italian-American pasta dish with a lightly thickened briny sauce.

Vegetable beef rolls stuffed with shredded carrot, celery, and green pepper, wrapped in bacon and grilled with Italian dressing marinade. Old-school cookout main with built-in side veggies.

Creamy scrambled eggs with tangy buttermilk stirred in for extra richness. This simple breakfast recipe creates fluffy, restaurant-quality eggs in just 15 minutes.

Lemon-pepper barbecued chicken: skinless chicken breasts baked in a homemade tomato barbecue sauce brightened with lemon, cider vinegar, and a peppery, mustardy kick. A tangy, lighter take on oven BBQ chicken.

Tofu veggie burgers with rolled oats, wheat germ, soy sauce, and Italian herbs. A simple meatless burger patty that holds together and bakes on a sheet pan.

Neil's Burn Lisa's Mouth Chicken Nuggets, shake-and-bake chicken breast chunks coated in Cajun spice, crushed red pepper, paprika and breadcrumbs. Kitchen-prank-level spicy in the best way.

Crispy broiled chicken double-dredges pounded chicken breast in egg white and garlic-rosemary breadcrumbs, then broils 10 minutes for a low-fat fried chicken substitute that still crackles.

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

Slow-simmered vegetable stock bursting with earthy aromatics and garden-fresh flavor, ready to elevate soups, risottos, and sauces from ordinary to extraordinary.

Individual cheese-stuffed meatloaves made with ground beef and shredded cucumber, cooked in the microwave with melted cheese on top. A unique weeknight dinner in 25 minutes.

Pepper chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce with chili powder and teriyaki, browned in butter and simmered in one skillet. A spicy-creamy weeknight chicken dinner with a warm kick.

Tandoori-style chicken marinated in yogurt, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and lemon, then grilled or oven-roasted until smoky and tender. Authentic Indian technique without a tandoor oven.

Beer-boiled shrimp chilled in a seasoned broth with bay leaf, peppercorns, and garlic. Serve cold with bowls of beer for dunking on a hot summer day.