10,000 black pepper recipes

Fried plantains sliced thin on the bias and deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. A 3-ingredient Caribbean and Latin American side dish ready in minutes.

Horn and Hardart's classic baked macaroni and cheese with a from-scratch cheddar bechamel, a touch of tomato, and a hint of cayenne. The iconic automat recipe recreated at home.

A tasty low-fat dish that goes great with any meal you prepare this summer.

Grilled chicken salad with blanched asparagus, sugar snaps, and snow peas over a fresh strawberry-balsamic dressing and toasted almonds. A springtime dinner salad that feels like a restaurant plate.

Missouri style ribs with a bold dry rub of cumin, chili powder, and paprika, oven-baked low and slow then finished on the grill with a tangy vinegar basting sauce.

Homemade brown 'n' serve sausage: ground pork seasoned with sage, thyme and a pinch of clove, shaped into patties or links, par-cooked, then stashed in the fridge or freezer to brown crisp whenever you want them.

A crusty Cajun yeast bread loaded with three kinds of pepper: black, cayenne, and hot sauce. Polenta adds grit and crunch while garlic and parsley bring herby depth. Baked with steam like French bread.

Armenian style zucchini hollows out fresh zucchini and stuffs them with ground lamb, rice, onion, and stewed tomatoes. A classic dolma-style stuffed vegetable dish simmered low and slow.

Old-world beef brisket braised with tangy sauerkraut, brown sugar, and caraway seeds creates a fork-tender German-style comfort dinner.

Linguine with Mussels Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Olives recipe

Pizza Presto on a Boboli shell loaded with pepperoni, sauteed peppers and onions, black olives, and two cheeses. A fast homemade pizza ready in 25 minutes.

This is the best prime rib ever! My whole family is addicted to it. The flavor of the meat is unbelieveable and the temperature of the meat is perfect. I usually use extra garlic just because I love it so much and it is still not overpowering. I also add beef broth once I remove the prime rib from the pan and make an aujois gravy. My family and I will enjoy this for many years to come.

Grilled vegetable salad with eggplant, roasted peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and red onion tossed in a balsamic basil vinaigrette. Make it hours ahead and serve at room temperature for peak flavor.

Classic French ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, green pepper, and basil. The Provençal vegetable stew served hot or cold, a vegan summer-garden essential.

Homemade sloppy joes with ground beef, tomato paste, and sweet red pepper in a thick, tangy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes with simple pantry staples. Skip the canned stuff forever.

Smoke-at-home beef brisket with simple salt and pepper rub, cooked low and slow over oak or hickory chips for 8 to 9 hours. The Texas-style technique that turns tough muscle into fall-apart tender.