292 pepper flake recipes

Moroccan-style sauteed eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes served room temperature on lettuce with olive oil and lemon. A vibrant, crisp-tender vegetable appetizer with a spicy kick.

Cajun dry-rub pork ribs: paprika, three peppers (white, black, red flake), garlic, onion, thyme, and oregano pressed into pork ribs and grilled low and slow over indirect heat. Bayou-style barbecue without sauce.

Penne tossed with blanched broccoli rabe, toasted raisins, garlic, and red pepper flakes, finished with lemon juice. A classic Southern Italian pasta that's naturally vegan.

Vegetable momos are Tibetan steamed dumplings with mixed vegetables, tofu, ginger, garlic, and garam masala wrapped in thin dough. Vegetarian Himalayan street food, served with hot momo sauce.

Vegan sweet potato curry with onions, curry powder, and red pepper flakes, simmered until tender and thickened into a glossy sauce. A simple, budget-friendly one-pan dinner.

Slow-simmered venison tongue with bay leaves, cloves, and red pepper flakes. A nose-to-tail wild game classic served hot with wine sauce or cold and sliced thin.

Crisp whole green beans pickled with dill seed, garlic, red pepper flakes, and alum for extra crunch. A classic canning recipe that yields 7 pints of spicy, tangy dilly beans.

Beau's notes: * There are no "jalapeno beans;" there are jalapeno peppers and pinto beans. I have two recipes, both of which are quite tref, but a Catholic should worry? But if you are hosting a Jewish person, smoked turkey will substitute most agreeably for the chazer called for in either recipe.]

Homemade Cajun chicken seasoning with three kinds of pepper, garlic, onion, filé powder, and ground bay leaves. Mix it up in 5 minutes and keep it in the pantry.

Turkey breast rubbed with a fiery Cajun spice blend of three peppers, cumin, garlic, and paprika, marinated for two days, then smoked for seven hours. Homemade tasso that brings authentic Louisiana heat to gumbo, red beans, and pasta.

Crustless turkey and rice quiche with mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil, and green pepper. A lighter leftover turkey recipe with a rice base instead of pastry crust.

Bold brisket marinade paste with Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, paprika, lemongrass oil, dry mustard, and red wine. Score the meat, rub it in, and marinate for several days for deep flavor penetration.

Homemade turkey sausage seasoned with fennel, garlic, and red pepper flakes for authentic Sicilian flavor. Grind, stuff, and pan-fry these lean links in about an hour.

Cucumber kimchi fermented at room temperature for 3 days with garlic, scallions, grated carrot, red pepper flakes, and cayenne. A crunchy, spicy Korean pickle you can make at home.

This is a Middle Eastern soup, typical of the simple foods served in the desert regions. Serve with pita bread and a grain or vegetable dish for a simple meal. This soup is also food served cold, stuffed into a pita bread.

Tangy barbecue sauce simmered with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, and red wine, spiked with mustard, capers, and cumin. A bold, piquant sauce for grilled meats that skips the bottled stuff.