10,000 pepper recipes

A one-pan vegetable medley of red potatoes, zucchini, summer squash, peppers, and mushrooms cooked down with garlic and a splash of soy, then finished with fresh spinach and cilantro. Vegan and gluten-free.

Apple City BBQ ribs: championship-style competition pork ribs with a layered dry rub, applewood smoke, and a finish sauce with grated apple, onion, and bell pepper. Slow-smoked low and slow.

Baby lettuce salad with a sharp raspberry vinaigrette made savory with lamb stock and fresh oregano and chives. A clean, elegant side salad that pairs perfectly with roasted lamb.

Tomato and herb rigatoni with fresh basil, parsley, mint, garlic, and lemon juice tossed with warm pasta. A light, no-cook vegetarian sauce.

Roasted habanero salsa with 10 grilled habaneros, oven-roasted Roma tomatoes, lime juice, and cilantro. Extremely hot, keeps in the fridge for weeks.

Cuban black bean and ham soup simmered with bay, thyme, and oregano, then thickened with mashed beans and finished with a splash of dark rum. Served over rice with cool sour cream.

Thai-style stir-fried bean sprouts with deep-fried tofu, tomatoes, red chilies, and oyster sauce. A quick vegetarian wok dish garnished with fresh cilantro.

Italian garden lasagna layers a rainbow of sauteed vegetables (peppers, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, spinach) with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in a no-boil lasagna. Vegetarian comfort that uses up the garden haul.

Gujarati tomato kasundi with mustard seeds, garlic, turmeric, and cayenne, simmered sharp and hot. Indian relish for rice, dosas, or slathered on a cheese sandwich.

Italian-seasoned barley cooked with onions, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. A low-fat vegetarian grain side dish that reheats well in the microwave.

Kuba, a traditional Eastern European barley and mushroom casserole with dried mushrooms, butter, garlic, and marjoram. A hearty, earthy side dish for holiday meals and special occasions.

Caribbean-style baby back ribs marinated in a from-scratch sofrito with annatto oil, cilantro, Anaheim chile, guava jelly, and coffee liqueur. Baked low and slow until tender.

Easy salmon burgers with a honey barbecue sauce: canned salmon patties with bread crumbs, onion, and bell pepper, glazed on the grill or under the broiler for a 20-minute meal.

Gulf Snapper with Avocado & Tomatillo Salsa recipe

Grilled chicken breasts with a curried peach and Vidalia onion relish spiked with cayenne, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Make the relish up to 5 days ahead.

Gin marinated chicken cubed and bathed overnight in dry gin, lime juice, and olive oil, then skewered, pan-fried, and finished with leeks, tomatoes, and cilantro.