Recipes with cayenne pepper

This version of the garlicky roasted eggplant dip does not have tahini in it as with a traditional version. While I really like an "authentic" baba ghanoush, I also enjoy the commercial Sabra brand, which uses mayo and some spices. It is slightly sweet and has a little kick. This is my rendition.

This flavorful dish can be served as a main entree or side dish, hot, at room temperature or even cold.

This version of the classic southern party snack is less greasy and feature a healthy dose of cheddar cheese and buttermilk for extra flavor.

This Cajun blackened chicken caesar salad was absolutely delicious. The chicken was super moist and packed with flavor. We used lettuce for the salad, and it was tasty and refreshing, perfectly balanced with chicken. Serve it with a few slices of bread, or some croutons to make a complete meal.

This fluffy deep dish quiche is so easy to prepare. Substitute non-fat sour cream or mayonnaise and reduced fat Cheddar cheese to lighten it up.

Frontier Chicken is original from northern Pakistan, south Asian. It has become popular in the US, Canada and the UK. The unusual combination of flavors, spicy and the sweetness from the banana and peppers creates a unique balance.

Literally 5 minutes of cooking time. Start to finish this baby bok choy about 10 minutes and is packed with flavor.

Pretty darn easy and tasty. I had all ingredients on hand and didn't have to worry about a trip to the store. I didn't use any cayenne because we have small children, but it still came out great. The sauce was tasty over rice!

Escalloped potatoes layered with a creamy Velveeta cheese sauce, green peppers, and pimentos. Old-school comfort food side dish baked low and slow until potatoes are tender and the top is golden.

You can use any vegetable as you wish, the pastry is made with whole wheat flour, low fat milk and a little bit butter or olive oil. It is a much healthier way to enjoy a pot pie!

A sweet and sour dipping sauce that's perfect for chicken nuggets or chicken fingers.

Prepare your recipe for kefta meatballs. Let them simmer for at least an hour in this spicy tomato-based sauce.

South Carolina style pulled pork. Both grilling and finishing in the oven reduce the cooking time while the authentic mustard based rub and barbecue sauce deliver bright tangy tender pork.

This makes a delicious and colorful vegetarian entree.

Meaty loin chops cooked in a tropical barbecue sauce, sweetened with pineapple. A taste of the islands.

Didn't have cottage cheese, so I just omitted it, and used low-fat sour cream only. I also added some sun-dried tomatoes and freshly chopped parsley leaves, mixed with whole wheat spaghetti, and it was super tasty. A quick, easy and delicious week-day supper and is reasonably good for you!

Tender-crisp broccoli wrapped in ham slices and covered with a velvety smooth cheese sauce. Baked in the oven until bubbly. Kids love it.

Tender Red Snapper filets baked in wine with a bubbling creamy sauce topped with cheese and breadcrumbs oregano.

This recipe is adapted from the recipe of America's Test Kitchen. A 10-ounce box of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, can be substituted for the fresh spinach, if necessary.

This simple stir-fry is full of flavour. I just finished the leftover from two days ago, and it was still delicious, not only vegetarians like it... Definitely a keeper!

This is my copycat of the popular salad sold at McDonald's. It's the only thing I eat off their menu and I was anxious to replicate it at home.

A delicious colorful Cajun pasta main with chicken and shrimp.

This is based on a delicious Paula Deen chicken recipe. It makes a great appetizer and only uses 5 simple ingredients. I found the original recipe way too sweet so have modified it to be a bit less sweet and have added a spicy kick to balance out the sweetness.

Experience the traditional Russian dish called, "Shashlik" Throughout the Middle East, South Russia, and Siberia this meal has been a favorite for centuries. Most of the western world knows this dish by its' Middle Eastern version called, "Shish Kabob." But on the Crimean peninsula and the steps of south Russia, Shashlik is a unique variant of the Shish Kabob dish most Americans know. It's a sweet/tart version of shish-kebab.

Spicy slow roasted chicken. It is reminiscent of those rotisserie-style chickens that are so popular now, and it is very easy to make.

This North Indian curry is scrumptious, full of protein, fibre and Irion, packed with flavor. Enjoy this delicious and nutritious dish with some naan or crusty bread.

Succulent grilled chicken breasts are served with a creamy-herb sauce. YUM!

Many versions of Cashew Chicken are sickly sweet and goopy salty with dried out chicken. Not this one, a brine marinade keeps the cubes of chicken juicy with crunchy cashews in every bite! All prepared in one skillet for easy cleanup.

Tender chicken breast pieces and sliced mushrooms in a lovely Marsala wine sauce. Great over pasta or with risotto.

Ground beef kebabs seasoned with allspice, cayenne, and tomato paste, shaped onto skewers and grilled. A kofta-style kebab with Middle Eastern spice that's ready in 30 minutes.

Broiled cod with paprika butter sauce flavored with sautéed onion, cayenne, and lemon. Crisp browned tops, flaky tender fish, and ready in 25 minutes from a hot broiler.

It's hard to resist the tangy, sweet, sour, and savory honey and garlic glazed with that classic party pleaser that is relatively easy to make. Meatballs glazed in tasty goodness. Always a hit at a potluck.

Thinly sliced potatoes layer with a garlicky milk sauce in this lightened-up scalloped potato casserole where flour thickens the sauce instead of heavy cream, delivering comfort without the guilt.

Moosewood gazpacho: cold Spanish-style tomato soup with cucumber, red pepper, garlic, fresh herbs, and lime. Iconic vegetarian no-cook summer recipe.

Absolutely delicious in every way. The lime and garlic marinade works it's wonders and permeated the loin wonderfully. (We marinaded for two days :) The onion marmelade paired perfectly, it actually tasted like apples and everything was easy to prepare.

This recipe deserves at least 5 star, it is that good. Made it for dinner last nigh. The sweet-sour sauce was a hit, perfectly balanced flavours and textures.

Quick, easy and tasty. Why order out for Chinese when it's so easy to make at home. Low in fat only 223 calories per serving with great flavor. If you are quick you can have it ready in only 10 minutes, 15 minutes at the most!

White chicken chili recipe done right. This best Chili Blanco has layers of clean, complimentary relatively mild and agreeable flavors.

An easy and tasty chicken casserole that's also loaded with chunks of vegetables.

I've made this one for decades, and it is the one I keep going back to. More than one meat-lover has mistaken the bulgur for ground beef.

Grilled pork patties loaded with garlic, scallions, and soy sauce, then wrapped in lettuce leaves with hoisin, crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro. Bunless and bursting with flavor.

Best-ever barbecue sauce in the Cajun style with crispy bacon, dark caramelized onions, honey, citrus, and toasted pecans. A rich, complex Paul Prudhomme-influenced sauce that earns its name.

This well endowed cheesy macaroni salad recipe is packed with flavor and sized to feed a crowd.

Vegetarian zucchini kofta: grated courgette balls bound with gram flour, deep-fried to a reddish-brown crisp, then simmered in a spiced tomato cream sauce with garam masala and roasted cumin.

Tropical black bean and papaya relish with crunchy jicama, cinnamon-spiced beans, and a citrus-sherry dressing. A fresh, vibrant side dish that's vegan and ready in about an hour.

Fish and shrimp in sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, ginger, and soy, served over homemade coconut rice. A complete seafood dinner with bright Asian-inspired flavors.

Smoky bacon and pecan barbecue sauce with honey, citrus, and a cayenne kick, blended smooth. This from-scratch BBQ sauce makes 5 cups and transforms any chicken, pork, or rack of ribs it touches.

Thick and creamy beer cheese soup built with Cheez Whiz, milk, sharp cheddar spread and a full cup of beer, spiced with Tabasco, Worcestershire and cayenne. A Wisconsin-style tavern soup ready in 40 minutes.