Recipes with black pepper

A Cajun classic with browned chicken simmered alongside fresh corn scraped from the cob, tomatoes, onion, and red bell pepper in a cast iron pot. Louisiana soul food at its best.

Cajun-style fried hand pies stuffed with ground pork and beef, onions, green onions, parsley, and a kick of red pepper. Crimped pastry pockets fried golden and crisp.

Thin-pounded round steak dredged in dry mustard and spices, pan-fried golden, and served with a red wine and mushroom pan sauce. A bold, peppery beef dish that feeds eight.

This generous broccoli and cheese omelet is a healthy breakfast recipe that is low in fat, cholesterol, and carbs, all without sacrificing flavor.

Eggplant in a Carriage (Melanzane in Carrozza): Italian fried eggplant sandwiches stuffed with mozzarella, anchovy, and basil, then breaded and pan-fried to golden.

Persian pan kebabs made with seasoned ground beef, grated onion, and cumin, broiled in strips to mimic skewered kebabs. Serve with rice for an easy weeknight dinner.

Sausage and Stilton quiche in a homemade butter pastry with crumbled sausage, Swiss cheese, and blue cheese in a cream-egg custard. A rich, British-style savory tart from scratch.

A unique lasagna layered with seasoned ground beef, spaghetti sauce, olives, corn, peas, and melted mozzarella. This family-size casserole puts a creative Midwestern spin on classic Italian lasagna.

Classic French quiche maison with blanched bacon, Gruyere cheese, and a rich egg custard with cream and nutmeg in a blind-baked pie shell. Blanching the bacon first removes excess salt for a more refined filling.

Tender sliced roast beef smothered in a tangy homemade BBQ sauce with brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire. Made entirely in the microwave in just 10 minutes for the fastest weeknight sandwich fix.

South African-inspired curried beef bake with almonds, raisins, and lemon juice under a silky egg custard topping. Rich, fragrant, and crowd-sized for 16 servings.

Traditional British raised meat pie with pork, veal, and ham surrounding a line of hard-boiled eggs, sealed in pastry and set with savory gelatin. Served cold in slices.

Slow cooker baked bean cassoulet with dried kidney beans, molasses, tomato sauce, and smoked sausage. Low and slow for 10 to 12 hours of deep, smoky flavor.

A classic meatloaf shaped into a dome, glazed with ketchup and brown sugar, then wrapped in pappardelle pasta strips to look like a mummy. Mozzarella and olive eyes complete the spooky look.

A light, veggie-packed chicken soup with carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow squash, and rice, finished with fresh cilantro. Ranch-style comfort in 45 minutes.

Burgundy and tarragon poached chicken simmers boneless breasts in chicken broth, red wine, and fresh tarragon, then thickens the poaching liquid into a glossy pan sauce. A lean French weeknight chicken with bistro elegance.

Make your pasta dishes seem authentic with this spaghetti sauce made of Veggies, ground turkey, tomatoes and a variety of spices.

Spanish-style butterflied Cornish hens rubbed with crushed coriander and garlic, roasted crisp, then topped with sauteed almonds and julienned bell peppers. Gallina de Cornuallo al Ajillo for a crowd.

Ground beef and onion layered between flaky buttermilk biscuit dough with sour cream and sharp cheddar, baked until golden. A cozy one-pan supper casserole the whole family will love.

Layered baked spaghetti casserole with a homemade tomato gravy, cheddar cheese, and crispy seasoned breadcrumbs. Feeds 10 hungry people and freezes like a charm for easy meal prep.

Whole chicken rubbed with a bold spice blend, stuffed with fresh herbs, and grilled on charcoal with beer basting every 20 minutes. Smoky, juicy, and packed with herby flavor.

A thick, tomato-based Southern Brunswick stew with diced chicken, lima beans, corn, and okra simmered in broth with Worcestershire and a splash of hot sauce. Hearty, no-fuss comfort food that feeds six.

Classic baked salmon timbales with olives, tarragon, and a tomato-tinted Mornay sauce. Retro custard-cup fish bakes that unmold neatly for a proper dinner party.

Filipino-inspired beef short ribs braised in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic until fork-tender, then seared for a crispy crust. Served over blanched spinach for a hearty, tangy one-plate meal.

A warm bacon dressing with Dijon mustard, fennel seed, honey, cider vinegar, and fresh orange juice whisked with olive oil. Smoky, tangy, and sweet all at once. Toss it over hearty greens while it's still hot.

Galloping horses (Ma Hor) is the classic Thai appetizer of sweet-savory ground pork and peanuts mounded on fresh pineapple. Sweet, salty, fragrant, with garlic-forward heat.

Homemade salami from ground beef with curing salt, mustard seeds, coarse black pepper, and hickory liquid smoke. A three-day process baked low and slow.

Creamy minestrone soup blends puréed white beans into a hearty vegetable broth packed with cranberry beans, kale, zucchini, potatoes, and carrots. A vegan minestrone that gets its silky body from beans instead of cream.

A fruity and scrumptious salad made with golden delicious apples and walnuts that's perfect for the Autumn season.

A hearty one-skillet curry with chickpeas, red potatoes, Granny Smith apple, and green peas in a cumin-spiced sauce. Low-cal, naturally vegan, and served over rice for a filling weeknight meal.

Slow cooker buffalo stew with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and a hint of ground cloves. Low-fat, high-protein bison simmers for 12 hours into a rich, fork-tender one-pot meal.

Crispy deep-fried shark bites marinated in lemon, white wine, and garlic, breaded and served with Creole mustard or tartar sauce. A Gulf Coast appetizer with serious crunch and attitude.

A great stand alone vegetarian meal or top it with a fillet of grilled chicken or a white fleshed fish fillet.

Beef tenderloin steaks rubbed with a smoky brown sugar, paprika, and allspice blend then grilled to medium-rare in just 6 minutes. This 20-minute date night dinner for two is pure steakhouse class at home.

Gourmet breakfast pizza with fluffy scrambled eggs, tangy cream cheese dollops, and crispy bacon arranged like spokes on a golden crust. Fancy brunch vibes in 30 minutes with refrigerated dough.

Spinach spaghetti with flounder, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and white wine in a light olive oil sauce. An elegant Italian-style fish pasta ready in 30 minutes.

Easy crockpot Brunswick stew simmers chicken, ham, potatoes, lima beans, corn, and tomatoes into a hearty Southern slow cooker meal. Set-and-forget classic, feeds a crowd.

Spezzatino di vitello: cubed veal braised in Burgundy wine with smoky bacon, shallots, mushrooms, and tiny white onions. This traditional Italian veal stew is rustic elegance in a bowl.

Creamy cheddar pasta tossed with herb-seared chicken breast, sautéed zucchini and yellow summer squash. A hearty skillet dinner that hits comfort-food notes without drowning in heavy sauce.

Homemade lamb stock from leftover leg-of-lamb bones simmered with celery, carrot, onion, tomato, and herbs. The kitchen-fundamental that turns a roast carcass into the base for stews, soups, and sauces.

Scandinavian rutabaga and potato casserole (lanttulaatikko) with cream, dark corn syrup, and warm spices. A slow-baked Finnish holiday side for Christmas dinner.

Cajun meat loaf made with beef and pork, loaded with sautéed holy trinity vegetables, three kinds of pepper, Tabasco, and Worcestershire. A spicy Louisiana twist on a comfort food classic.

Grilled swordfish plates over herbed couscous ringed with a quick vegetable minestrone broth of garlic, basil, and fresh herbs. Light Mediterranean dinner with three textures.

Szczupak po polsku is a classic Polish dish of gently poached pike (or whitefish, perch, or sole) topped with a warm butter sauce of chopped hard-boiled eggs, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Serve with rice or potatoes.

Manhattan-style fish chowder with grouper, fresh tomatoes, green peppers, and saffron simmered in sesame oil. A tomato-based seafood soup ready in under an hour.

Fasoulada, the classic Greek white bean soup with tomatoes, olive oil, leeks, and vegetables. A hearty vegetarian one-pot meal that's considered Greece's national dish.

A shortcut chicken and mushroom risotto made with long grain rice, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Creamy, comforting, and on the table in 40 minutes.

Elva's carne guisada with beef chuck braised in a cumin-spiced gravy with Rotel tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Tex-Mex comfort food ready in 40 minutes.