10,000 black pepper recipes

Duck pilaf that makes the most of leftover roast duckling: rice toasted golden, simmered in stock with celery, then baked with diced duck and sweet dried apricots. A smart, savory-sweet second act for last night's roast.

Caprese salad: fresh mozzarella and ripe summer tomatoes layered with torn basil, dressed with red wine vinegar and good olive oil. The Italian classic that proves three ingredients are sometimes enough.

Easy raw fennel salad: crisp fennel cubes tossed with good olive oil, salt, pepper and a splash of white wine vinegar. A refreshing, anise-scented Italian side that lets the fennel's clean crunch shine. Ready in minutes.

Cranberry catsup simmers fresh cranberries with onion, vinegar, and warm spices into a tangy crimson condiment. A holiday alternative to traditional ketchup, perfect with turkey or pork.

Savory mince simmers ground beef with mushrooms, onion and tomato paste into a quick, budget-friendly base you can spoon over baked potatoes, pile on toast or use to stuff peppers. Endlessly versatile.

All-at-once spaghetti cooks the pasta right in the meat sauce: ground beef, onion, and tomato sauce all in one pot. A true one-pan weeknight spaghetti dinner.

Southern-style chicken spaghetti casserole baked with melted cheese, tomatoes and green chilies, bell peppers, and peas. A crowd-feeding comfort dish that freezes like a dream.

Braised beef chuck pot roast in tomato juice and horseradish sauce with a splash of dry sherry. Slow-simmered until fork-tender with a tangy, savory gravy.

Rustic rabbit and pork terrine studded with pistachios, garlic, and thyme, wrapped in bacon and baked in a water bath. Classic French country pate served with mustard and crusty bread.

Crustless tuna and cheddar pie that makes its own base from Bisquick, eggs, and milk. Topped with tomato slices and melted cheese. A one-dish dinner with no rolling or crimping.

Had this at my friend's place, and it was so delicious! Now I have the recipe too, and I will try to make it again very soon.

Potato barley soup simmered low and slow for two hours with carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. A thick, hearty comfort soup where the barley and potatoes create a naturally creamy broth.

Sausage bean chowder: a hearty pantry chowder with browned sausage, kidney beans, tomato, and potato simmered with thyme and bay leaf. One pot, 75 minutes, deeply satisfying.

Baked orzo with crumbled feta, kasseri cheese, fresh dill, heavy cream, and olive oil. A rich Greek-style pasta side dish that can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving.

Sloppy Joes simmer ground beef with onions, green and jalapeno pepper, garlic, ketchup, and fresh tomato into a smoky-spiced sandwich filling. A 35-minute weeknight bun-buster.

Greek eggplant rounds broiled with tahini, fresh tomato, and crumbled feta cheese. A low-carb, vegetarian appetizer with Mediterranean flavors that comes together in 20 minutes.