Easy, spicy recipes for busy home cooks.

Welcome to Pepper Bowl! Here, you'll find easy, spicy recipes made using minimal ingredients, perfect for busy home cooks. Whether you need a savory dinner for busy weeknights or a bold, spicy meal for the weekend, I have you covered. I carefully craft each dish using simple shortcuts & tips, ensuring rich, bold flavors are always the easiest to achieve.

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About Sujatha

Hi, I'm Sujatha Muralidhar (Suja for short), the cook behind Pepper Bowl, based in Pennsylvania, United States. I share easy, spicy recipes with minimal ingredients for busy home cooks.

With training in the science of cooking from Harvard's edX program, I focus on simple methods that bring out the best flavor in everyday meals.

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Main Dish Recipes

Hearty, meat-based main dishes made in my kitchen, packed with zesty, savory flavor, simple ingredients, and time-tested techniques for perfect results every time.

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Side Dish Recipes

From roasted vegetables to fragrant grains, these crowd-pleasing side dishes perfectly complement your favorite main course.

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Salad Recipes

Light and bright yet full of texture, these recipes are versatile enough to stand alone as a main or complement any side.

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Soup Recipes

Layered with spices and full of hearty textures. These cozy, warming recipes are the ones you'll want on every chilly day.

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Homemade Seasonings

Our homemade seasoning blends are made with simple pantry ingredients and deliver a vibrant, well rounded flavor that's always better than store-bought mixes.