10,000 pepper recipes

Turkey pot pie with a homemade drop biscuit crust, sauteed vegetables, and a roux-thickened broth gravy. A from-scratch comfort food pot pie with a rustic, golden biscuit topping.

Chunky sirloin steak soup with salsa, mixed vegetables, white beans, and fresh spinach in a beefy broth. A filling 35-minute soup that brings Southwestern heat to the supper table.

Spicy chicken quesadillas with chili sauce, fresh jalapeno, and melted cheddar in crispy flour tortillas. Ready in 30 minutes, serve with salsa and black beans.

Juicy yogurt-marinated tandoori shrimp with garlic and red chili, grilled or broiled on skewers. A quick Indian-spiced appetizer ready in 30 minutes that sizzles with smoky heat.

Smoky, tangy Texas pit barbecue sauce made with ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, this bold homemade BBQ sauce brings authentic Lone Star flavor to ribs, brisket, chicken, and more.

Spiced TVP taco filling simmered with tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and herbs. A high-protein, plant-based meat substitute for tacos, wraps, and burritos in under 45 minutes.

Spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes with fennel seeds, green pepper, Parmesan, and a triple tomato base of fresh, pureed, and paste. The longer it simmers, the better it gets.

Chicken saltimbocca fried golden with ham and sage tucked under the skin, marinated in peppered buttermilk and dusted with flour for a crispy, herb-scented crust.

Pasta with spinach pesto made from fresh spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil pureed smooth. A milder, more affordable twist on traditional basil pesto that freezes well for up to 6 weeks.

Rosemary leg of lamb studded with garlic and rubbed with lemon juice, rosemary, and pepper. A classic Sunday or Easter roast with a crisp exterior and juicy pink interior.

Crostini with chicken livers sauteed in butter and white wine, finished with cream and brown gravy, spread on thin toasted French bread. A rich Tuscan-style appetizer ready in 35 minutes.

Curried rice baked with dried apricots and toasted almonds in vegetable stock. A fragrant, hands-off vegetarian side dish with sweet, nutty, and spiced flavors.

Fresh salsa with chopped tomatoes, onion, and green chili peppers seasoned with garlic salt. No cooking required, just chop, mix, and chill for bold, clean Mexican flavor.

Vegetarian split pea soup thickened with grated potatoes and seasoned with marjoram. No ham, no stock cubes, just honest ingredients simmered until creamy.

Bacon-wrapped grilled shrimp marinated in lemon juice, ketchup, garlic, and hot sauce. Jumbo shrimp on skewers with crispy bacon, ready in about an hour.

Crisp snow peas, raw zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts tossed in a shallot-red wine vinaigrette and served chilled. A fresh, light side dish for two.