3,689 pepper butter recipes

Greek squid baked with rice (kalamarakia pilafi), simmered in white wine, tomato, garlic, and rosemary. Tender squid rings folded into a tomato-stained pilaf.

Stuffed Maine lobster filled with sauteed scallops, shrimp, and crab meat in a sherry-butter sauce with cracker meal topping. A showpiece New England seafood dinner baked until golden.

European-style turkey stuffing made with rye and pumpernickel bread, toasted walnuts, and fresh thyme. A bold, earthy alternative to classic white bread stuffing.

Baked red snapper topped with a steamed yucca root, tomato, and vegetable relish seasoned with thyme and cayenne. The vegetables are steamed first, then spooned over the fish to finish baking together.

Quiche Lorraine with bacon and asparagus layered into a flaky pie shell with sliced Swiss cheese, then bound by a milk-egg custard spiked with nutmeg and cayenne. Smoky, savory, brunch-ready.

Mexican-style beef stew with zucchini, corn, green chiles, and melted cheddar stirred in at the end. A quick Southwestern skillet stew with cumin, oregano, and fresh cilantro.

Butternut and acorn squash soup with Gruyere cheese and fresh apple slices. Pureed smooth with a roux-thickened broth, then finished with julienned squash for added texture.

Creamy potato soup with cumin, shallots, and half-and-half, pureed smooth and garnished with fresh cilantro. Serve warm or chilled for a versatile, make-ahead soup with earthy spice.

Fork-tender beef stew braised low and slow in beer with caramelized onions, tomatoes, and browned mushrooms. A hearty Dutch oven comfort meal that's worth every minute.

Roasted pheasant with cinnamon, basil and a sherry vinegar pan sauce. Game-bird main course finished with a butter-mounted reduction. Restaurant-style elegance from the oven.

This is a wonderful dish for a first course. It is very rich.

Jumbo shrimp marinated overnight in wine, lemon, and garlic, breaded and broiled until golden for an elegant make-ahead appetizer or main dish.

Classic finnan haddie in cream sauce with hard-cooked eggs, pimiento, and broiled bread crumbs. Inspired by the Nero Wolfe mystery novels, served with anchovy toast.

Baked fillet of sole with lemon butter and homemade tartar sauce. Tender, flaky fish with a from-scratch dill pickle and pimento tartar in 40 minutes.

Easy stuffed pork chops, thick chops pocketed with a savory bread crumb, onion, and parsley stuffing, browned, then braised in beef broth until tender. A homey, satisfying dinner with a built-in pan sauce.

Oozy, gooey, spicy and delicious variation on the classic American grilled cheese.