339 pepper flake recipes

Mussels and shrimp with penne in a fresh tomato sauce with garlic, basil, mint, and a splash of brandy. A rustic Italian seafood pasta dinner.

Lemon-marinated chicken breast with a saffron pine nut and olive sauce served over vegetable couscous. A Moroccan-inspired three-component dinner with bold North African flavors.

Indian-style fried green beans with coconut, black mustard seeds, fresh ginger, coriander, and a squeeze of lemon. A flavorful vegetarian side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Shrimp and scallops simmered in a garlicky tomato-white wine marinara with red pepper flakes and fresh parsley. Tossed with pasta for a 30-minute Italian seafood dinner.

Penne with green peas, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, and a touch of cream. A quick 30-minute pasta dinner with just enough richness from a splash of heavy cream.

Hot and spicy red pepper apricot chutney with dried apricots, raisins, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a tart-sweet vinegar simmer. Big flavor condiment for meats and cheese boards.

Brown lentil loaf made with red lentils, sauteed onions, cayenne, and nutritional yeast. A vegan, high-protein main dish that slices like meatloaf without any meat or eggs.

Plum relish slow-cooks plums with apples, onions, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and cloves into a thick sweet-spicy condiment. Big-batch chutney for cheese boards and roasts.

West African peanut stew with sweet potatoes, rutabaga, chickpeas, cabbage, and curry spices served over millet. A hearty, vegan one-pot meal inspired by Senegalese cooking.

A crusty Cajun yeast bread loaded with three kinds of pepper: black, cayenne, and hot sauce. Polenta adds grit and crunch while garlic and parsley bring herby depth. Baked with steam like French bread.

Classic meat lasagna layered with seasoned beef, cottage cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan between tender noodles, perfect for freezing and reheating.

Vegetarian lentil macaroni bake with tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, and elbow pasta. Slow-baked one-pot meal with high fiber and meaty texture from lentils.

Puttanesca sauce with briny olives, capers, and red pepper flakes simmered in crushed Roma tomatoes and tossed with spaghetti for a bold, punchy weeknight pasta.

Traditional Indian chickpea masala slow-simmered with cumin seeds, turmeric, asafetida, green chili, and fresh ginger. Finished with lemon juice and cilantro for a bright, warming bowl.

Cucuzzara is a rustic Sicilian squash bread loaded with sauteed butternut squash, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and onions, baked into golden durum flour loaves. Makes 4 hearty loaves.

Mayo-free potato salad with an olive oil and herb dressing, tossed with green pepper, celery, and scallions. Light, zesty, and great for summer cookouts.