7,013 pepper recipes

Pasta Nicoise salad with shell pasta, fresh tomatoes, steamed green beans, black olives, and capers tossed in a garlicky olive oil vinaigrette. Ready in 20 minutes.

This is a basic risotto rice . Many ingredients may be added, such as green onion, peas, sliced mushrooms, clams, shrimp, lean hamburger or chicken.

Entertain those guests you're having over for dinner tonight with this delicious side dish that's really easy to make.

Citrus quinoa and toasted pepitas salad simmers quinoa with green chiles, onion, and garlic, then tosses with lime juice, cilantro, scallions, and toasted pumpkin seeds. A Southwestern-leaning grain salad.

Whipped sweet potatoes with orange juice, brown sugar, and warm spices, baked inside hollowed-out orange halves. A stunning holiday side dish you can freeze ahead of time.

Fettuccine topped with a spicy Mexican bean sauce made from kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, green chiles, and cilantro. A hearty vegetarian pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Low-fat asparagus guacamole made with pureed cooked asparagus and yogurt instead of avocado. Same guacamole seasonings - cumin, cayenne, garlic, tomato - a fraction of the fat.

No need to use store bought seasoning mix. Control the salt level and use your own.

Lentil kufta, a Middle Eastern vegetarian patty made with red lentils and bulgur, seasoned with sauteed onions, scallions, and red pepper. No-fry vegan appetizer shaped into balls or one big mound.

Gambardella's minestrone with five dried legumes, fresh fennel, basil, oregano, and Italian vegetables simmered into a thick, hearty soup. Serve over pasta or rice.

Earthy anasazi beans simmered with cumin, coriander, and jalapeño heat for a hearty Southwestern soup that warms you from the inside out.

Creamy asparagus potato soup pureed silky smooth with nutmeg, mace, and topped with freshly grated Parmesan. A warming, elegant bowl that's easy enough for a weeknight.

Roasted eggplant tahini pate with garam masala, shallots, garlic, and lemon. A creamy, smoky spread served with pita bread. Vegan and naturally gluten-free.

Asian-style pasta salad tosses cheese tortellini with sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and five-spice dressing alongside snow peas, red pepper, scallion, and shredded carrot over cabbage. East-West fusion that works.

Lamb kebabs marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and mint, threaded with fresh mint leaves and scallions, then grilled over medium-hot heat. Works with beef sirloin too.

Seared sea bass baked in a slow-simmered Greek tomato sauce with garlic, onions, white wine, rosemary, and bay leaves. Feeds eight and fills the kitchen with Mediterranean aromas.