10,000 pepper recipes

Crunchy no-mayo coleslaw with shredded red cabbage, cauliflower, and carrots tossed in a tangy tarragon-dill vinaigrette. A vibrant, make-ahead side dish that holds up at cookouts and potlucks.

Chili-glazed tofu over asparagus and rice with a sweet-salty soy-ginger sauce. A 30-minute one-skillet vegetarian dinner using boil-in-bag rice to clear weeknight dinner in under half an hour.

Skinny scalloped potatoes layered with Swiss cheese, garlic, and pimientos, baked in chicken broth instead of cream. A lighter take on the classic casserole.

Mexican pizza with refried beans, picante sauce, cheddar, Monterey Jack, black olives, jalapenos, and fresh cilantro on a pre-baked crust. Ready in 20 minutes.

Decadent chocolate cake spiked with jalapeños and Kahlua creates a molten-centered Mexican dessert with subtle heat and deep mocha flavor for adventurous bakers.

Plump shrimp or scallops seared in garlic butter with sweet red pepper strips and a bright squeeze of lemon. This 5-ingredient Provencal-style seafood dinner is on the table in 30 minutes over steamed rice.

Chili cheese bread with Monterey Jack, green chilies, and mayonnaise spread on French bread and baked golden. A 30-minute crowd-pleasing appetizer or game-day side.

Silky oyster bisque thickened with a butter-flour roux and enriched with cream, simmered just until the oyster edges curl without overcooking.

Roasted root vegetables with ground cumin and coriander: sweet potato, parsnip, rutabaga, and turnip tossed in warm Middle Eastern spices and roasted until evenly browned. A simple four-root side finished with fresh cilantro.

Cheddar ham chowder loaded with potatoes, carrots, celery, and corn in a thick cheese sauce. A hearty one-pot soup that uses leftover ham and comes together fast.

Scalloped turkey and cauliflower baked in a light turkey stock gravy. A low-calorie main dish that puts leftover turkey to good use.

A golden double-crust slab pie loaded with diced ham, sweet corn, cheddar cheese, and eggs. Feeds a crowd, freezes like a dream, and bakes up flaky and savory every single time.

Creamy potato soup loaded with tender PEI spuds, carrots, and herbs makes a comforting Maritime classic that's ready in under an hour for cozy family dinners.

Jackstraw salad with matchstick-cut apple, shredded cabbage, celery, green pepper, and onion rings tossed in poppy seed dressing. A crunchy, colorful slaw-style side salad that's diabetic-friendly.

Slow cooker chicken and pork cubes marinated in red wine, beef stock, tomatoes, garlic, and rosemary. Set it, forget it, and come home to fork-tender meat after 6 to 8 hours.

Microwave pork chop casserole in cream of celery soup with Worcestershire sauce and onion. Browned chops baked in a savory cream sauce, ready in 35 minutes.