Pepper

Pepper is one of the oldest and most popular spices in the world. It has been used in cooking for thousands of years and is a staple in many cuisines.

Pepper is native to India and was first cultivated there. It was then introduced to other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe by traders and explorers. Pepper quickly became a popular spice due to its unique flavor and ability to preserve food.

Pepper is used in both sweet and savory dishes. It is often used to add heat to dishes, but can also be used to add flavor and depth. Pepper is used in many famous dishes from around the world, such as pepperoni pizza, Thai curry, and Vietnamese pho.

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Recipes

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Shrimp-Stuffed Peppers

  • mango tomato salsa
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • ricotta salata cheese
  • shrimp
  • monterey jack cheese
  • cubanelle pepper
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Stuffed Peppers

  • white
  • fennel
  • onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • ground beef
  • oregano
  • tomato
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • parmesan cheese
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • white wine
  • yellow bell pepper
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BEST Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef

  • fontina cheese
  • ground beef
  • oregano
  • onion
  • grain rice
  • red pepper flake
  • italian parsley
  • basil
  • concentrated tomato paste
  • garlic
  • celery
  • petite tomato
  • corn kernals ear
  • mushroom
  • bell pepper
  • salt
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Peppermint Brownies

  • BROWNIE BASE
  • nonstick spray
  • light brown sugar
  • semisweet chocolate
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • butter
  • CHOCOLATE GLAZE
  • butter
  • peppermint
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • semisweet chocolate
  • PEPPERMINT FILLING
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • confectioners sugar
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • peppermint extract
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Black Pepper Shrimp

  • white rice
  • shrimp
  • fish sauce
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • black peppercorn
  • oil
  • soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • green onion
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Chicken, Sausage and Peppers

  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • onion
  • white wine
  • parsley
  • butter
  • italian green frying pepper
  • pickled cherry pepper
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • chicken breast
  • italian sausage
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Feta-Stuffed Peppers

  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • feta
  • day french bread
  • sweet pepper
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Pepper Steak

  • tomato
  • beef broth
  • beef top round steak
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • celery
  • yellow bell pepper
  • pepper
  • water
  • light soy sauce
  • sugar
  • cornstarch
  • olive oil
  • garlic
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

  • butter
  • light brown sugar
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • chocolate chip
  • vanilla extract
  • mint extract
  • egg
  • water
  • confectioners sugar
  • sugar
  • cocoa powder
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Detroit Style Tomato Herb Pepperoni Pizza

  • cherry tomato
  • pizza dough
  • fennel seed
  • brick cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • provolone cheese
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • oregano
  • pasta sauce
  • pepperoncini pepper
  • garlic
  • pepperoni
  • chili flake
  • honey
  • salt
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Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp

  • vegetable oil
  • black pepper
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • fresno chile
  • shrimp
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • cornstarch
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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

  • tomato
  • onion
  • garlic
  • sugar
  • cornstarch
  • ginger
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • black pepper
  • bell pepper
  • beef round steak
  • water
  • vegetable oil
  • cilantro
  • hot rice
  • sesame seed
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Hungarian Stuffed Peppers

  • garlic
  • egg
  • chuck
  • onion
  • paprika
  • salt
  • sugar
  • rice
  • ground pork
  • black pepper
  • tomato sauce
  • bell pepper
  • sour cream
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Pepper Jelly

  • jalapeño
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • white
  • lime juice
  • certo liquid fruit pectin
  • sugar
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

  • corn
  • green onion
  • oregano
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • chicken broth
  • water
  • grain rice
  • cayenne pepper
  • tomato paste
  • onion powder
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • salt
  • ground beef
  • capsicum pepper
  • guacamole
  • sour cream
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Easy Pepper Steak

  • top round beef
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • worcestershire sauce
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • honey
  • red pepper flake
  • canola oil
  • cornstarch
  • soy sauce
  • water
  • green onion
  • sesame seed
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Fish Pepper Soup

  • GARNISH
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • scent leaf
  • mint
  • STOCK
  • salt
  • ginger
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • red habanero chile
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • thyme
  • smoked chile
  • onion
  • lemongrass
  • fish
  • selim seed pod
  • hot chile
  • PEPPER SOUP SPICES
  • uziza seed
  • gbafilo seed
  • paradise grain
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • calabash nutmeg seed
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Southwestern Stuffed Bell Peppers

  • corn
  • cheese chipotle gouda
  • ground beef
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • select tomato
  • onion
  • grain rice
  • black bean
  • cilantro
  • green chile
  • tomato paste
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • celery
  • select bell pepper
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

  • grain white rice
  • cheese
  • ground beef
  • chile powder
  • cumin
  • onion
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • water
  • cilantro
  • restaurant salsa
  • bell pepper
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Pepperoni Rolls

  • nonstick spray
  • water
  • salt
  • maple syrup
  • olive oil
  • pepperoni
  • butter
  • active yeast
  • all purpose flour
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Classic Philadelphia Pepper Pot Soup

  • evaporated milk
  • onion
  • water
  • carrot
  • cornstarch
  • bay leaf
  • leek
  • rib celery
  • meaty veal knuckle
  • onion
  • beef honeycomb
  • parsley
  • bell pepper
  • chipotle
  • black pepper
  • butter
  • garlic
  • potato
  • butter
  • chicken broth
  • salt
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Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

  • hard-boiled egg
  • lettuce
  • salt
  • caper
  • mint
  • lemon zest
  • italian tuna
  • piquillo pepper
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • celery
  • parsley
  • olive oil
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Blistered Cheesy Peppers

  • black pepper
  • sugar
  • shallot
  • red wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • poblano pepper
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper jack cheese
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Bell Pepper Slaw

  • pepper
  • salt
  • celery seed
  • mustard seed
  • apple cider vinegar
  • mayonnaise
  • green cabbage
  • celery
  • sugar
  • dijon mustard
  • green onion
  • bell pepper
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Lemon Pepper Wings

  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • baking powder
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • chicken wing
  • lemon zest
  • lemon pepper
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • parsley

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
bell pepper
garlic
olive oil
onion
black pepper
sugar
water
tomato
cilantro
basil
parsley
butter
oregano
cornstarch
pepper
ground beef
celery
lemon juice
red pepper flake
soy sauce
oil
all purpose flour
grain rice
green onion
cumin
ginger
tomato paste
honey
corn
rice
shrimp
parmesan cheese
red pepper
red wine vinegar
vegetable oil
tomato sauce
egg
worcestershire sauce
cheddar cheese
yellow bell pepper
chicken broth
jalapeño
sweet pepper
paprika
carrot
thyme
bay leaf
caper
mint
mozzarella cheese
white wine
light brown sugar
semisweet chocolate
vanilla extract
quinoa
sesame oil
pasta sauce
feta
pine nut
lemon zest
apple cider vinegar
white rice
zucchini
sesame seed
greek yogurt
mayonnaise
sour cream
ground turkey
black bean
white
mushroom
nonstick spray
baking powder
confectioners sugar
peppermint extract
chicken stock
walnut
cherry tomato
balsamic vinegar
pepperoncini pepper
mustard seed
white vinegar
beef
aleppo pepper
shallot
shishito pepper
white chocolate
rosemary
canola oil
beef broth
fennel seed
navy bean
pepperoni
dijon mustard
dill
chicken
chive
lime juice
chili powder
poblano pepper
pepper jack cheese
chicken thigh
coconut
rice vinegar
lime
turmeric
asparagus
salsa
taco seasoning
mexican cheese
mango tomato salsa
ricotta salata cheese
monterey jack cheese
cubanelle pepper
fennel
garlic crouton
fontina cheese
italian parsley
concentrated tomato paste
petite tomato
corn kernals ear
peppermint
heavy cream
sweetened condensed milk
orange juice
orange zest
scallop
rice wine vinegar
tofu
cabbage
peanut oil
lavender rose honey
yogurt
kalamata olife
manchego cheese
orzo pasta
olive
canola
mildly hot chily
chicken leg
buckwheat
fish sauce
black peppercorn
italian green frying pepper
pickled cherry pepper
chicken breast
italian sausage
jasmine rice
flank steak
gochujang
cottage cheese
goat cheese
orange
italian seasoning
italian bread
pork shoulder
marjoram
candy cane
skirt steak
day french bread
bacon grease
beef top round steak
light soy sauce
short pasta
pecorino cheese
cashew
baking soda
chocolate chip
mint extract
cocoa powder
dark chocolate
sweet paprika
farro
smoked cheese
pizza dough
brick cheese
provolone cheese
chili flake
olive oil tuna
plump garlic clove
black olife
better than bouillon
light olive oil
ground chicken
vinegar
back pepper