Kulikuli are crispy West African peanut balls made from ground roasted peanuts, onion, and cayenne, deep-fried until golden. A popular Nigerian street snack.
Copycat Chili's chicken enchilada soup thickened with masa harina and loaded with cubed chicken, crushed tomatoes, and melted American cheese. A big-batch Tex-Mex soup that feeds a crowd.
Porterhouse steak grilled with a hoisin barbecue sauce that mashes up Chinese pantry staples with classic BBQ flavors, hoisin, soy, and rice vinegar meet ketchup, ancho chili, and Worcestershire.
Marchand de vin sauce with red wine, mushrooms, ham, and shallots simmered in beef stock. A classic New Orleans French butter sauce for steaks and grilled meats.
Microwave crab-stuffed jumbo shrimp butterflied and topped with a buttery crab meat, breadcrumb, and lemon filling with cayenne. An easy appetizer ready in 20 minutes.
A simple but succulent chicken dish that has an amazing aroma that even your crockpot will enjoy.
Yankee brisket pulled barbecue makes tender pulled BBQ without a smoker: brisket slow-roasted with liquid smoke, chilled, shredded, then simmered in a homemade tangy-sweet-spicy sauce. A make-ahead crowd-pleaser for sandwiches.
Spam-Bolaya is a Cajun-spiced jambalaya mash-up loaded with browned SPAM, shredded chicken, and plump shrimp simmered in a smoky tomato-rice pot. Cayenne, Tabasco, and Cajun seasoning bring the Louisiana heat.
Oven-poached cod fillets with julienned carrots, mushrooms, celery, and tarragon in a lemon-chicken broth. Light, healthy one-pan fish dinner in 45 minutes.
Raan masaledar: whole leg of lamb marinated 24 hours in a yogurt-almond-chili paste with garam masala, then slow-roasted and garnished with sultanas and almonds.
Low cholesterol mini quiches made with egg substitute and yogurt in homemade crepe shells instead of pastry. Heart-healthy appetizers with a hint of cayenne.
Kashmiri spinach (haak) with asafetida, turmeric, cayenne, and a homemade garam masala of black cumin, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. A deeply spiced, vegan North Indian side dish.
There is nothing better than enjoying a warm stew in a cold winter evening.
Spicy Indian lamb curry with garam masala, cayenne, and cardamom, simmered until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon.
A succulent chicken dish made with green bell peppers, fresh mushrooms and a dash of cayenne pepper which is fitting to feed a King.
Fried turtle meat simmered in a dark roux-based tomato sauce with mushrooms, shallots, bell pepper, lemon peel, and cayenne, served over hot rice. An authentic Louisiana Cajun dish that's as wild as the bayou itself.
Individual crab ramekins loaded with tender crabmeat, hard-boiled eggs, and a touch of cayenne. Fluffy folded egg whites keep things light while golden breadcrumbs add crunch.
Cajun shepherd's pie with a spicy beef and pork meatloaf base, julienned zucchini and squash, and creamy buttery mashed potatoes browned on top. Louisiana comfort food at its finest.
Noodles with mustard butter tosses hot egg noodles in a quick compound butter of Dijon, lemon juice, cayenne, and parsley. A 30-minute French-leaning pasta side or light supper.
Poor Man's Jambalaya with tasso ham, andouille sausage, the Cajun holy trinity, and gumbo file seasoning - all cooked in one cast iron skillet in about 70 minutes.
Baked seafood tortillas stuffed with crab, Monterey Jack, and parsley in a creamy white sauce with a hint of cayenne. Bubbly, cheesy, and ready in just over an hour.
A simple, yet scrumptious casserole made with eggplant, bell peppers and juicy tomatoes.
Pasta with kielbasa and sauerkraut brings smoky Polish sausage, tangy kraut, red bell pepper, and Dijon together over ziti with a splash of white wine. A hearty Eastern European pasta dinner.
Grilled chicken breasts coated in a bold spice rub of cumin, paprika, curry powder, cayenne, five spice, and brown sugar. A 45-minute BBQ recipe with serious heat you can dial up or down.
Mushroom caps stuffed with crabmeat in a creamy bechamel with Parmesan, flambeed in sherry, then topped with Gruyere and baked bubbly. An elegant appetizer for special occasions.
Cajun-spiced fried eggplant or zucchini gets a triple coating of seasoned flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs before hitting hot oil. Cayenne heat with a surprising powdered sugar dusting at the end.
Nepal vegetable curry with potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, and a spice blend of coriander, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne. A naturally vegan one-pot curry served over rice.
Chicken and shrimp gumbo with okra, mustard greens, collard greens, and a custom Cajun seasoning blend thickened with browned flour. A lighter take on gumbo with no oil-based roux and loads of greens.
Traditional Indian side dish, tasty and easy to make.
These succulent buffalo chicken strips will make you addicted for sure.
Broiled salmon fillets with a silky pureed fennel butter sauce seasoned with nutmeg and cayenne. An elegant seafood dinner with a French-inspired anise-sweet accompaniment.
Poached eggs and sautéed crabmeat layered in ramekins and blanketed with a flamed brandy cream sauce. An elegant brunch main with cayenne heat and a dusting of paprika.
Khichhari (khichdi) with yellow split peas, brown rice, turmeric, cumin, and tomatoes cooked in ghee. A one-pot Indian comfort dish that's vegetarian, warming, and deeply spiced.
Crispy coconut-breaded shrimp with curry and cayenne heat, double-dipped in honey egg wash, deep-fried golden, and served with a fresh pineapple-orange-jicama relish. Restaurant-quality appetizer at home.
This is a great tuna recipe, I have made it for several times for my family and friends, they all love it. A good keeper.
Oven-baked crab quesadillas loaded with sweet lump crab, sauteed tri-color peppers, two melted cheeses, cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño and lime. Ready in 30 minutes for an easy seafood dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer.
A scrumptious side dish made with savory mushrooms, black-eyed peas and a variety of spices!
Shell-on shrimp stuffed with herb-loaded Creole compound butter made from garlic, shallots, oregano, thyme, and three peppers, then grilled until pink and sizzling. New Orleans flavor in 30 minutes.
Spicy seafood chili simmers shrimp, scallops, clams, and firm fish in a roasted-pepper tomato base with green salsa and Anaheim chilies. Southwestern coastal stew with a fiery kick.
Spice-crusted chicken and smoky andouille sausage bake in a creamy sauce with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and fresh tarragon under a golden Parmesan breadcrumb crust. Big Cajun flavor, serious crowd-pleaser.
Hearty Texas-style chili with beef and pork, slow-simmered with cumin, oregano and cayenne. No beans, just meat and bold spices.
A lighter Cajun mayo made with light mayonnaise and low-fat yogurt, seasoned with cumin, oregano, cayenne, and garlic salt. Mix it up a day ahead and let the spices meld overnight.
Cajun-style fish seared in a fiery pecan butter sauce with three kinds of pepper, garlic, and hot sauce. Inspired by K-Paul's in New Orleans, this works best with firm fish like swordfish, tuna, or sturgeon.
Crispy crab and shrimp cakes crusted in crushed potato chips, spiked with Dijon, horseradish, and hot sauce. Golden, crunchy, and on the table in 20 minutes flat.
Six pounds of beef and venison cubed and simmered in cast iron with beer, whiskey, cola, ancho chiles, jalapeños, cayenne, and hot sauce. This is not a chili for the faint of heart. Bring a cold drink.
Sweet hamburger relish stirs together bottled chili sauce, sweet pickle relish, cayenne, and a pinch of cinnamon for a homemade burger condiment. No cooking, no canning, ready in five minutes.
Classic brown lentil dhal simmered with turmeric, topped with ghee-fried onions and garam masala for authentic Indian flavor in under an hour.
Le Montrachet lobster bisque: classic French restaurant-style bisque made from real lobster shells, white wine, brandy, sherry, and heavy cream. The kind of soup that earns its place at a fine-dining table.