10,000 pepper recipes

Grilled tuna steaks with citrus shallot vinaigrette featuring blanched lemon and lime peel, rice vinegar, shallots, and a touch of red pepper flakes. A quick 30-minute summer seafood dinner with a bright, restaurant-style finish.

Homemade breakfast sausage blend with pork, veal, and warm spices like nutmeg, cloves, mace, and sage. Stuff into casings or shape into patties for fresh farm-style flavor.

USDA-style beef loaf for a crowd: makes four 8-inch loaves with milk-soaked bread, eggs, ketchup and Worcestershire. Bake all four, freeze three. Government-tested batch cooking at its most practical.

Butterflied leg of lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate juice, red wine, garlic, and basil, then grilled or roasted. A show-stopping Persian-inspired main course.

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

Chicken and cashew nuts stir-fry with water chestnuts in a sweet and sour sauce. Marinated chicken breast wok-fried with crispy cashews, served with fried rice.

Broiled trout fillets topped with a warm cherry tomato and red onion relish glazed with balsamic vinegar, molasses, and lemon zest. A light, vibrant fish dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Fragrant Thai-style coconut soup with silky tofu, lemongrass, galangal, and white miso. Brightened with lime juice, fresh basil, and chili. Serve over jasmine rice.

Quick fish sauce made with mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, dill, lemon juice, and hot sauce. A no-cook dipping sauce for fish fillets or fish sticks.

Italian garden lasagna layers a rainbow of sauteed vegetables (peppers, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, spinach) with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in a no-boil lasagna. Vegetarian comfort that uses up the garden haul.

One-pan pork chop dinner with bacon cider gravy, egg noodles, and green beans. Boneless chops braised in apple cider with honey mustard and thyme, ready in 35 minutes.

A spicy and savory dish that can be served plain or as part of a meal. Tastes amazing with a crusty bread bowls.

Vegetarian bean burritos with from-scratch mashed pinto beans and fresh salsa Mexicana made with tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro. No refried beans from a can needed.

Country bread sausage stuffing with Italian herbs, celery, onion, and chicken broth. A savory, herbed dressing that fills a 12-14 pound Thanksgiving turkey.

Pillowy pumpkin dumplings tossed with wilted radicchio, softened onions, and red pepper flakes. A low-fat vegetarian main dish that's on the table in under 20 minutes.

Mexican Rice Tart with a crispy rice crust packed with shredded chicken, green chilies, Monterey Jack, and black olives. A low-fat weeknight dinner that comes together in 40 minutes.