3,689 pepper butter recipes

Ripe tomatoes hollowed out and stuffed with seasoned rice, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sauteed green pepper, then baked until bubbly. A showstopping side dish in 40 minutes.

Gulf Coast Creole fish stew with turbot, minced clams, stewed tomatoes, mushrooms, and Creole seasoning served over rice. A hearty one-skillet seafood dinner with Southern soul.

Yellow shrimp marinates jumbo shrimp in saffron, shallots, thyme, and lemon, then broils until charred at the edges. Served over rice with the saffron-stained pan drippings spooned on top.

Creamy spinach yogurt soup pureed smooth with chicken broth, tarragon, nutmeg, and a touch of cayenne. A light, tangy alternative to heavy cream-based spinach soups.

Malfatti (Italian spinach and ricotta dumplings) with Parmesan, nutmeg, and melted butter. Lighter than gnocchi and ready in 30 minutes. The key is squeezing every drop of water from the spinach.

Layered leftover casserole with sliced baked potatoes, chopped ham, and a creamy spinach-nutmeg sauce. The smartest way to turn yesterday's dinner into tonight's comfort food.

Creole-style freshwater crayfish bisque with coconut milk, fennel, and egg yolk thickener. Crayfish sauteed, pureed, and simmered into a silky, rich soup.

Apples and buttons is one of the best known of all Pennsylvania Dutch dishes. Truly a meal in itself with ham, raised dumplings, and stewed apples.

Southern-style pork chops simmered in a creamy peanut butter mushroom gravy until fork-tender. A comforting one-pan supper ready in just over an hour.

Chicken casserole with red kidney beans, chili, and tomato sauce baked until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens. A hearty one-pot dinner with Mexican-inspired flavor.

Philadelphia pepper pot is the legendary Revolutionary War-era soup of tripe, calves feet, red pepper, herbs, and potatoes. A heritage colonial stew that fed Washington's army at Valley Forge.

Charcoal-grilled brook trout marinated in a spicy lemon-butter baste with Tabasco, ginger, sesame seeds, and parsley. Five minutes per side over hot coals for flaky, smoky fish.

Rustic oyster milk soup infused with bay leaf, parsley, and celery. This comforting recipe feeds 4-6 with simple ingredients and a touch of cayenne heat. Budget-friendly using canned or fresh oysters.

Layered rice, cheese, and green chili casserole with sour cream, Monterey Jack, and a cheddar-almond topping, made in the microwave in 20 minutes.

Classic French rabbit stew (lapin sautté): disjointed rabbit browned in butter, simmered in white wine and broth, then finished with bacon, pearl onions, and mushrooms.

Spinach garlic soup is a creamy blended soup with fresh spinach, shredded carrots, eight cloves of garlic, and a nutmeg-scented finish. Silky, vivid green, on the table in 40 minutes.