Recipes with black pepper

Classic sauce a la King made from scratch with a double boiler roux, egg yolk enrichment, mushrooms, pimientos, and dry sherry. A velvety, old-school cream sauce for chicken or turkey.

Wayman chili with chunked sirloin steak, green peppers, onions, garlic, and parsley in a tomato and Tabasco base spiked with cumin and chili powder. Beanless Texas-style chili with real bite.

Left-Over Soup, an old-fashioned thrifty kettle soup that turns beef roast bones, baked apple, and dinner scraps into a deeply flavorful stock.

Microwave cream of pea soup blends sweet green peas, soft onion, butter, and light cream in a single casserole. A 25-minute, no-stovetop creamy vegetarian soup for busy weeknights.

It is a good breakfast recipe, eggs with other ingredients, they go very well.

Whole mushrooms dipped in seasoned egg and coated in sesame seeds, then baked until golden and crunchy. A simple, nutty appetizer with just five ingredients.

Pepper corn pasta: semolina and cornmeal fresh pasta with black pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, and garlic worked into the dough. A golden, spicy homemade noodle for bold sauces.

Turkey loaf with spinach is a lean food-processor meatloaf: pureed turkey breast with carrot and onion wrapped around a spinach-Parmesan filling, baked into a pinwheel-sliced main. Low-fat, high-protein, and elegant enough for company.

Red bean soup with beef, celery, lemon, and Worcestershire sauce, pressed through a sieve for a smooth, thick puree. A hearty old-fashioned bean soup ready in about 40 minutes.

Spicy brown rice simmered with whole cardamom, cinnamon stick, turmeric, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. A fragrant, golden side dish with six simple ingredients.

Twice-baked stuffed potatoes filled with sour cream, butter, onions, and Parmesan. Fluffy mashed filling in a crispy potato shell.

Vegetarian eggplant tomato pasta sauce with dry sherry, red bell pepper, nutmeg, and fresh basil. A chunky, low-calorie sauce that simmers in under 30 minutes.

Sugar-free marinated cucumber salad with vinegar, garlic, and black pepper. Salt-brined thin slices release their water, then soak up a tangy dressing for a crisp, diabetic-friendly side dish.

Salm nach Basler Art (Basel-style salmon): Swiss-inspired pan-fried salmon fillets topped with crisp browned onion rings and a quick fish-stock pan sauce. Served with boiled potatoes.

Marinated mushrooms from Mollie Katzen: briefly simmered button mushrooms soaked in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme. A make-ahead vegetarian antipasto or salad topper.

Hashed brown quiche with a crispy shredded potato crust, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and a creamy egg custard. Gluten-free friendly and baked in a cast-iron skillet. No pastry needed.

Pie-pan asparagus with fresh spears blanketed in a homemade cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce, broiled until golden and bubbly. A rich, creamy vegetable side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Smooth shrimp butter spread made with fresh shrimp, cream cheese, butter, and hard-boiled egg blended silky in a food processor. A rich, molded appetizer for crackers.

Tomato mozzarella and basil salad over fresh spinach with a lemon-olive oil dressing. A light caprese-style salad ready in 15 minutes, no cooking needed.

Mushrooms à la Grecque: mushrooms simmered in tomato, coriander seeds, bay, and garlic. A classic French-style braise served chilled as part of a meze or hot as a vegetarian side.

Jeff's gumbo seasoning blends paprika, garlic and onion powder, cayenne, oregano, and thyme into a smoky, peppery Cajun-style spice mix. Stir it into gumbo, jambalaya, or any pot that needs Louisiana heat.

Pan-fried bass or trout amandine with butter-toasted slivered almonds, thyme, and a squeeze of lemon. A classic French-inspired fish dish done simply.

Stir fried asparagus with mushrooms in a light chicken bouillon sauce thickened with cornstarch. A quick, low-calorie vegetable side dish ready in 20 minutes with bright green, crisp-tender asparagus.

Sun-dried tomato spaghetti sauce with canned tomatoes, white wine, fennel seeds, and a vegetable soffritto sauteed in the sun-dried tomato oil. An intensely tomatoey, meatless pasta sauce.

Moroccan-style roast chicken with ginger, saffron, cilantro, and parsley, finished with a green olive and lemon zest pan sauce. Braised then roasted golden.

Warm potato salad with a garlic-parsley vinaigrette, nutmeg, and a dash of hot sauce. No mayo, served hot or at room temperature as a versatile side dish.

Roundup stew, a cowboy-style beef stew built in a Dutch oven with thumb-sized beef cubes, potatoes, carrots, and onions browned in bacon drippings. Old-time chuck wagon comfort in a pot.

Potato raita with boiled potatoes in creamy spiced yogurt garnished with cumin, fresh coriander, and green chili. A cooling Indian side dish to serve alongside spicy curries.

Baked potatoes topped with a creamy ham, asparagus, and Swiss cheese sauce made with Dijon mustard and skim milk. A lighter loaded potato with real flavor.

Broiled stuffed mushrooms filled with seasoned rice, chopped nuts, chili sauce, and lemon juice, drizzled with melted butter. A savory bite-sized appetizer.

Refreshing salad 2 bring back a summer feeling in the cold month's.

Southwestern turkey pie with cubed turkey, red peppers, and onions baked under an egg white batter and topped with melted cheddar. A light, self-crusting dinner.

Classic three-cheese manicotti stuffing with ricotta, diced mozzarella, Parmesan, and eggs. A quick no-cook filling that pipes or spoons into manicotti shells for a rich, creamy Italian dinner.

Homemade cream of whatever soup mix made with powdered skim milk, cornstarch, chicken broth granules, and herbs. A pantry-ready substitute for canned cream soups.

Hearty egg scramble loaded with ham, potatoes, onion, and green pepper cooked in butter. A filling one-skillet breakfast ready in 25 minutes.

Home-improved tomato sauce doctors canned tomato sauce with sauteed onion, garlic, and fresh herbs. Tastes like scratch-made in 30 minutes.

Sun-dried tomato stuffed peppers with rice, shallots, garlic, fresh basil, rosemary, and Parmesan. A quick vegetarian dinner baked in just 15 minutes.

Garlic spaghetti (aglio e olio) with golden garlic sauteed in olive oil, tossed with pasta water, fresh parsley, and Parmesan. Five ingredients, 35 minutes, and the simplest Italian pasta you can make.

Indian nut masala paste made from toasted cumin, cardamom, poppy seeds, and peppercorns ground with almonds, garlic, and fresh ginger. Keeps for a month.

Provencal potatoes with tomatoes, shingled in olive oil with tomato paste and baked until crisp at the edges. Finished with Parmesan under the broiler for a quick rustic French side.

Low-calorie yogurt salad dressing with cucumber, fresh mint, and garlic. A creamy, tangy alternative to heavy dressings with just 6 ingredients and no oil needed.

Rolled spinach tea sandwiches with lemon-dill butter and fresh black pepper. Elegant no-cook finger food made with crustless white bread, perfect for parties.

A honey mustard sauce for dipping homemade chicken fingers or chicken nuggets.

Creamy fresh tomato soup made from ripe tomatoes, basil, whole cloves, and brown sugar, pureed and finished with half-and-half and milk. Far better than anything from a can.

Braised pork shoulder with ground coriander, white wine, new potatoes, and mushrooms. A one-pot Dutch oven braise with warm spice and fork-tender meat.

Fresh spinach dip with sour cream, yogurt, parsley, and green onion. Made from real spinach instead of frozen, with an overnight chill for the best flavor.

Potato-pear salad with thinly sliced boiled potatoes and fresh pears in a simple oil and vinegar dressing. Serve warm or chilled on a bed of romaine.

Oatmeal leek soup made with just five ingredients: leeks, milk, oats, salt, and pepper. A simple, creamy Scottish-style soup thickened naturally with quick oats.