Real recipes for everyday cooking.
This recipe hub now includes full ingredient lists, timings, serving sizes, step-by-step methods and practical cooking notes. Each recipe is designed around pepper, chilli or both, while staying simple enough for home cooks.
Cracked Pepper Roasted Vegetables
Golden roasted vegetables with generous cracked pepper, garlic, rosemary and a bright lemon finish. This is a reliable side for roast chicken, steak, fish or a simple grain bowl.
Serves 4 · Easy
Spicy Chilli Tomato Pasta
A bold, glossy tomato pasta that uses chilli flakes for warmth rather than harsh heat. It is simple enough for a weeknight but still tastes slow-cooked.
Serves 4 · Easy
Black Pepper Steak Marinade
A savoury black pepper marinade that balances salt, sweetness and acidity. It works well with sirloin, rump, flank steak or beef skewers.
Makes enough for 4 steaks · Easy
Chilli Honey Glaze
A sticky sweet-hot glaze that brushes beautifully over grilled chicken, prawns, roasted carrots, pumpkin, halloumi or crispy tofu.
Makes about 1/2 cup · Easy
Pepper-Crusted Salmon
Crisp-edged salmon with a fragrant cracked pepper crust and a cool lemon-dill yoghurt sauce. It is fast, polished and ideal with salad or roasted potatoes.
Serves 4 · Easy
Mushroom & Pepper Ragù
A hearty vegetarian ragù where mushrooms, tomato and cracked pepper create a rich savoury sauce. Serve it with pasta, polenta, gnocchi or toasted sourdough.
Serves 4 · Moderate
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Juicy pan-cooked chicken with lemon, garlic and plenty of cracked pepper. The quick pan sauce makes it feel special without adding much work.
Serves 4 · Easy