366 cayanne pepper recipes

Easy chickpea salad with scallions, cilantro, lemon juice and a hit of cayenne. Bright, no-cook vegetarian side dish high in fiber and protein.

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.

The first chili recipe appeared in West Texas at the turn of the century.

Southern shrimp and okra soup with fresh tomatoes, corn cut off the cob, and a touch of cayenne. A light, brothy bowl packed with garden vegetables ready in 30 minutes.

Ground beef and elbow macaroni simmered in tomato soup with cream-style corn, topped with melted cheddar and baked until bubbly. A kid-friendly one-dish casserole ready in an hour.

Spicy black bean burgers with jalapeño, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Pan-fried vegetarian patties with crispy edges and a tender, chunky center.

Syrian noodles with lentils is a hearty one-pot vegetarian stew of cumin and coriander-spiced lentils simmered until tender, then finished with broken vermicelli. High-fiber comfort food that feeds six for pennies.

Greek-style charoset with whole orange, dates, raisins, cherry preserves, sweet wine, and pine nuts. A Sephardic Passover recipe with warm spice and fruit.

South Indian eggplant dip with tempered mustard seeds, cumin, tamarind, and fresh coconut. A smoky, tangy spread with roasted eggplant pureed with ground spice masala.

Championship-winning BBQ ribs from the 1991 Memphis in May World BBQ Contest. Hickory-smoked with a homemade dry rub and basted with a vinegar-ketchup-molasses sauce that ages for weeks.

This fiery Cajun chicken pasta smothers spaghetti in a spicy triple-pepper tomato sauce loaded with butter-sautéed chicken. A bold Louisiana-style feast for heat lovers.

A big-batch deer sausage recipe with equal parts ground venison and pork, seasoned with cayenne, paprika, brown sugar, and hot sauce. Mix, stuff into casings, and you're set for the season.

Grilled West Indies spice-rubbed chicken breast with curry, paprika, cumin, and cayenne, served with molasses-glazed grilled bananas. A Caribbean-inspired grill plate with bold heat and tropical sweetness.

Tandoori duck marinated in spiced yogurt with cumin, cardamom, and cayenne, then grilled and served over red lentils. Skinned for less fat, the yogurt marinade keeps the meat juicy and tender.

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.

Cajun red beans and rice cooked in the microwave with ham, onions, garlic, and cayenne pepper. A Louisiana Monday night staple that simmers hands-free in a microwave-safe casserole.