3,690 pepper butter recipes

Cheddar cheese pretzels made with aged cheddar, butter, Dijon mustard, and cayenne, topped with poppy seeds. A savory make-ahead appetizer that keeps for days.

Sambal goreng telor, Indonesian hard-boiled eggs simmered in a spicy coconut milk and red pepper sauce with galangal. A quick 20-minute Southeast Asian egg dish.

Crab puff Savannah layers flaky phyllo dough with seasoned crab meat, sauteed red peppers and mushrooms, a ricotta-spinach filling, and Swiss cheese. Scored into diamonds and baked golden.

Russian-style ground chicken patties stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, breaded and pan-fried golden, then napped with a tangy sour cream sauce. Old-world comfort worth the effort.

Green beans and butternut squash glazed in currant jelly, garlic butter, basil, and lemon juice, topped with toasted walnuts. A make-ahead holiday side dish.

Pan-fried sea scallops with a crispy bread crumb crust, sauteed in butter with a quick white wine pan sauce. Served over rice for an elegant 30-minute dinner.

Crustade of chicken and pigeon: a medieval-style savory custard tart of tender poached game and chicken with mushrooms and raisins, set in a spiced egg-and-stock custard. Old English flavors in a pastry case.

Classic Mornay sauce made in the microwave with a butter-flour roux, milk, egg yolks, cream, and Swiss cheese. A rich French cheese sauce ready in 10 minutes.

Roast Leg of Lamb with Rhubarb Mint Chutney recipe

Spanish-inspired shrimp baked in a brandy and white wine tomato sauce with thyme, chili flakes, and a golden Parmesan crust. A stunning make-ahead gratin that's ready when your guests arrive.

Creamy lemon lobster rolls with chunks of cooked lobster meat in lemon-mayo dressing with celery, red onion, and parsley. Buttered, toasted buns. Maine-style classic.

Pressure cooker kangaroo tail soup with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and warm spices like cloves and nutmeg. A rich, hearty Australian bush tucker classic.

Unfried green tomatoes bake crispy in a cornmeal-flour crust, topped with a warm fresh tomato gravy with mushrooms and onions. A Southern classic with all the crunch and none of the deep-frying.

Salmon potato casserole combines canned salmon with cream of potato soup, evaporated milk, and a crunchy shredded wheat topping browned under the broiler. A pantry-friendly weeknight casserole ready in 25 minutes.

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.

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in lime and cilantro, topped with a zesty cilantro-lime compound butter spiked with shallot and cayenne. Grill or broil to juicy perfection.