10,000 pepper recipes

Southwest pasta salad with a creamy cilantro-lime-jalapeno dressing, fresh tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini. A zesty make-ahead side that chills in an hour.

Greek chicken and spaghetti tosses lemon-oregano marinated chicken strips with summer squash, zucchini, and a whisper of cinnamon. Mediterranean weeknight dinner, the whole pan in 40 minutes.

Smoky chicken chili built on toasted ancho and chipotle peppers, dark beer, and a whisper of cinnamon. No beans, no tomatoes, just bold, complex heat over rice. Ready in under an hour.

Tuna and watercress tea sandwiches blend canned tuna with butter, peppery watercress, and lemon juice in the food processor for a smooth spread. Cut into triangles for a high-tea-style appetizer or party tray.

A creamy chowder loaded with baby clams, shrimp, potatoes, corn, and red bell pepper in a buttery fennel-scented broth finished with half-and-half. Bowl-to-table in 40 minutes.

Pickled African peaches spiced with turmeric, cumin, cardamom, ginger, and chili in a sweet vinegar syrup. A complex condiment that improves over two weeks.

Chipotle gives the spicy and smoky flavor, the meatless crumbles add the protein and the meaty texture. Fresh vegetables bring all the refreshing and yummy flavor together. You will enjoy every bite of these this delicious nachos!

Frank-ly paella with hot dogs, cocktail franks, and salami standing in for traditional seafood, cooked with saffron rice, peppers, and tomatoes. A playful, kid-friendly spin on Spanish paella.

The first chili recipe appeared in West Texas at the turn of the century.

Classic sauce a la King made from scratch with a double boiler roux, egg yolk enrichment, mushrooms, pimientos, and dry sherry. A velvety, old-school cream sauce for chicken or turkey.

Tender whitefish fillets baked in white wine and Dijon mustard, topped with earthy fiddlehead ferns and finished with a swirl of butter. Spring on a plate in just 25 minutes.

Hot tamale pie with pinto beans, corn, and bell peppers in spiced tomato sauce topped with a cornmeal crust. A hearty vegetarian Southwestern casserole baked until golden.

Creole jambalaya with shrimp, cubed ham, and rice simmered in tomatoes and beef broth with the holy trinity. A one-pot Cajun classic packed with Southern flavor.

Zesty homemade cocktail sauce with chili sauce, fresh lemon juice, horseradish, and a splash of hot sauce. No cooking required, just stir, chill, and dip.

Pan-seared ground turkey patties simmered in a savory soy and chicken broth sauce with crisp celery, onion rings, bell pepper, and fresh tomato. An Asian-inspired skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Light shrimp Florentine spaghetti with wilted spinach, roasted red peppers, white wine, and lemon in a silky chicken broth sauce. Elegant enough for date night, healthy enough for every night.