Recipes With:

black pepper

These skewers are easy to prepare and create a burst of flavor.

Portobello mushrooms are an excellent source of potassium and are low in fat.

Using a rotisserie chicken makes this salad a snap to put together. It’s easiest to shred the meat when it’s warm but not hot. If using directly from the rotisserie, let the chicken cool until you can handle it; if pulling the chicken out of the refrigerator, reheat it slightly in the microwave. To serve this dish as a starter or side salad, simply leave out the chicken and serve smaller portions.

A low-cholesterol salad served well with whole grain bread or crackers.

Save time and cook this stew in your crock pot.

This chili freezes beautifully and also makes for an easy next-day lunch. If you’re concerned about sodium, rinse and drain the black beans before adding them to the skillet.

This warming, homey dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables from other meals—just use them in the filling in place of the frozen vegetables.

Squash is an excellent source of carotenes, and vitamins B and C

Peppers provide essential nutrients plus a hint of sweetness.