912 chii recipes

Christmas gift-box cake decorated with homemade red ribbon and holly leaves made from melted vanilla chips and corn syrup, dusted with edible glitter. A centerpiece-worthy holiday showstopper.

Chicken Yassa from Senegal: lemon-marinated chicken broiled and simmered with caramelized onions, olives, habanero, and carrots. A tangy, savory West African classic served over rice.

House BBQ dry rub built on paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander and curry, with a whisper of cayenne and thyme. Mix-and-rub spice blend for grilled meats, ribs and chicken. Pantry staples only.

Red lentils with spinach simmered with onion, garlic, ginger, and chili powder until the lentils break down into a thick, creamy dal. Finished with a stir of yogurt. Vegan-adaptable and high in fiber.

Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and chili powder. A hearty, high-fiber vegetarian main dish baked until set.

Thai cucumber pickles, a quick sweet-sour-spicy side of sliced cucumber, red chiles, onion, and cilantro in a red wine vinegar brine. Five-minute condiment.

Massive fire camp chili recipe scaled to feed 1,200 people. Pinto beans, ground beef, bacon, jalapenos, and chili powder simmered for 6 hours over an open fire. A true crowd feeder.

Potato, egg, and hominy breakfast skillet: hash browns, Rotel tomatoes, hominy, and scrambled egg substitute, seasoned with chili powder and cumin. One-pan Tex-Mex breakfast.

Sauteed mushrooms in garlic-sherry sauce, a Spanish tapas-style appetizer of mushrooms seared with garlic and chili, splashed with sherry, and finished with lemon and parsley. Quick, garlicky, and vegetarian.

A bold Texas-style BBQ sauce made with beer, brown sugar, jalapeños, tomato paste, and lime juice. Five cups of tangy, smoky heat for ribs, brisket, and pulled pork.

Use as a dip or topping for grilled chicken, seafood, etc., inspired by Diana Rattray

Mexican baked beans, dried white beans baked low and slow in a tomato sauce with jalapenos, bell pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, and a touch of molasses. Vegetarian, dairy-free, deeply spiced.

Hot wine jelly made with sweet red wine and crushed chili peppers for a sweet-spicy spread. Serve with roasted meats, cheese boards, or crackers for a bold condiment.

Roasted tomato salsa with jalapenos, garlic, white onion, cumin, and cider vinegar. Oven-roasting concentrates the tomato flavor for a smoky, slightly chunky salsa that beats any jar.

Texas-style venison chili simmered in beer and beef stock with chili powder, cumin, coriander, and masa harina. No beans, no tomatoes, just bold meat-and-spice flavor that deepens overnight.

Jicama, cucumber, and orange salad with lime juice, chili powder, and fresh mint. A crisp, refreshing Mexican-style fruit and vegetable salad served cold.