Crushed peppercorns add a slight twist to the traditional Sunday roast pork dinner. Biscuits or rolls with herbed butter are a nice addition.

Portabella mushrooms with fresh asparagus or fresh greens served over pasta. These peppery mushrooms are also nice over hot rice, cheese baked polenta or grits.

Poach your eggs and serve them on a toasted English muffin. Top with a spicy store-bought or homemade salsa.

Polenta can be served as the base for a main dish and can be used much like pasta or rice. Good with thick, rich tomato based sauces.

You can think of Pork Chops Etouffee as a fancy name for smothered pork chops. Your bread of choice should be a tasty coarse wheat bread from your local bakery.

Pork Roast with peppered jelly is a delicious and easy dish to serve for a buffet or large party. Keep this recipe in mind for family reunions.

Who doesn't love potato skins? These are crisp with two cheeses and salsa. These easy to prepare appetizers are a crowd pleaser and just five potatoes can serve 7 to 10 people.

Potato-Chorizo Tacos with Avocado Salsa. These spicy tacos are easier to make that they sound.

This beef and pork chili recipe won a grand prize 25 years ago.

This barbecue recipe uses only a few ingredients and is cooked in your crock pot instead of the oven. That makes it a perfect recipe for a slow and easy Memorial Day.