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Mbeju (Paraguayan Cheese Flatbread)

Mbeju (Paraguayan Cheese Flatbread)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cassava flour, salt, cayenne, butter, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl by rubbing the mixture between your fingertips until it resembles large, coarse crumbs. Drizzle in milk and continue mixing and rubbing with your hands until the mixture resembles very small pebbles and is moist enough to hold together in large clumps when squeezed tightly together; add more milk if needed.
  2. 2 Place a small (6-inch) dry, nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Transfer in a heaping 1/2 cup cassava mixture or enough to cover the bottom of the pan. The mixture should be 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch deep. Press the top of the mixture down slightly to settle and use a spatula to go around the edges of the mixture, pressing any loose crumbs back into the flatbread.
  3. 3 Cover and cook until the bottom is golden brown, a crust forms under the flatbread, and a spatula can be slid underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn over with a combination of tossing the pan up slightly while flipping with the spatula. You can also place a plate over the pan, then invert the flatbread and slide it back into the pan. Cook the other side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving warm.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Homemade Croutons

Chef John's Homemade Croutons

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
235 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl until combined. Let sit at room temperature until flavors are infused, about 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  3. 3 Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour garlic oil through a strainer onto bread; toss until bread is evenly coated with oil. Add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat. Spread bread cubes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn croutons and bake for 15 minutes more. Push croutons together with a spatula to form a compact rectangle on the baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top. Continue baking until cheese is melted and croutons are crunchy, 10 to 15 minutes more.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's White Bread

Chef John's White Bread

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour warm milk into a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Sprinkle yeast on top and let dissolve until a few small bubbles begin to a form, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add 2 3/4 cups flour, softened butter, beaten egg, sugar, vinegar, salt, and baking soda. Knead on low speed until the dough begins to come together, adding up to 1/4 cup more flour if needed. Increase the speed slightly and knead for about 3 more minutes. Use a spatula to scrape the sides clean and gather the dough into the center. Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  3. 3 Butter a spatula and a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Scrape the dough into the prepared loaf pan using the spatula. Smooth out the top to distribute the dough evenly. Dust the top with 1 tablespoon flour and press gently to even out the dough. Let rise in the pan for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Use a sharp knife or razor to cut a deep slash lengthwise through the center of the loaf; you may need to go over it several times. Brush the top with most of the melted butter.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove from the oven and brush hot loaf with the remaining butter. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.

By John Mitzewich

Baked Goat Cheese Caprese Salad

Baked Goat Cheese Caprese Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil into the bottom of each 6-ounce ramekin and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon basil per ramekin over the oil. Place 1 goat cheese piece over the basil in each ramekin; surround with sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with cracked black pepper and cayenne. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining basil on top of each portion, place ramekins on a baking sheet, and drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons more olive oil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Spicy Feta Cheese Dip

Spicy Feta Cheese Dip

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar in a food processor; pulse mixture until smooth. Add a couple of feta cubes at a time, processing between batches until mixture is thick and smooth.
  2. 2 Transfer dip to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

By Evie

Garlicky Lemony Hummus

Garlicky Lemony Hummus

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour all garbanzo beans into the bowl of a food processor; pulse several times to slightly break some of the beans. Add garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, basil, salt, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper; blend until the beans are beginning to look like large crumbs, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 With the food processor running, gradually stream reserved liquid from garbanzo beans, olive oil, and sesame oil into the beans mixture; continue to blend until all liquids are integrated with the garbanzo bean mixture into a smooth hummus.

By karen n

Waffled Falafel

Waffled Falafel

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray the inside of the waffle iron with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Process garbanzo beans in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add onion, egg whites, cilantro, parsley, garlic, flour, cumin, salt, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cardamom to garbanzo beans. Pulse, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until falafel batter resembles a coarse meal. Pour batter into a bowl and stir with a fork.
  3. 3 Spoon about 1/4 cup falafel batter onto each section of the preheated waffle iron. Cook until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

By The Gruntled Gourmand

Lamb Meatballs and Sauce

Lamb Meatballs and Sauce

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly grease with oil.
  2. 2 Combine bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl; soak until bread crumbs absorb milk, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine bread crumb mixture, lamb, egg, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, tomato paste, rosemary, cumin, salt, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Form lamb mixture into 2-inch meatballs; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Cook in the preheated oven until slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.
  6. 6 Combine meatballs, tomato sauce, chicken stock, mint, and pepper flakes in a large saucepan over medium heat until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
320 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine turmeric, ginger, coriander, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small cup. Rub mixture over chicken and let sit at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine chickpeas, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, carrots, garlic, and cinnamon stick in the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker, bone-side-up. Add onion to the same skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until onions have taken on a yellow color from turmeric and are starting to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for approximately 2 hours.
  5. 5 Place green beans, bell pepper, and cilantro over chicken. Cover and cook approximately 3 hours more.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, boil 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Add couscous and stir. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let sit until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Place hot couscous on each plate and top with chicken and vegetables. Spoon juices from the slow cooker over each serving.

By DEBMCE4

Cara's Moroccan Stew

Cara's Moroccan Stew

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the lentils, bay leaves, and whole garlic cloves. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer lentils until they are cooked but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Place lentils in a bowl; toss with olive oil, thyme, and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic. Remove bay leaves and whole garlic cloves; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in chili flakes, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander and cook until fragrant. Add garlic, onion, celery, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, and squash; cook 3 or 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in the lentils, tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable stock. Raise heat to medium-high until stew just begins to boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the chopped parsley. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with a dollop of yogurt, some chopped mint, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

By Cara Lewis-Watts

Simple Pork Rib Dry Rub

Simple Pork Rib Dry Rub

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix freshly ground black pepper, ground cayenne pepper, dark brown sugar and salt. Rub thoroughly into ribs, using as little or as much as you like, before grilling as desired.

By Bob Goldsmith

Meat Candy

Meat Candy

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking dish with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Stir cayenne pepper into brown sugar in a bowl. Wrap each smoked sausage in a piece of bacon; secure each with a toothpick. Arrange wrapped sausages into prepared baking dish. Pack brown sugar around wrapped sausages to cover by about 1/2 inch. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Increase oven heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove aluminum foil from pan.
  4. 4 Continue baking in the hot oven until brown sugar has melted and thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.

By MidwestMama

Egg Butter

Egg Butter

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Cool the eggs under cold running water. Peel, and remove yolks from white. Chop yolks; reserve whites for another use.
  2. 2 Beat butter in a large bowl until soft and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolks, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Beat until smooth.

By epicureangela

Quick and Easy Grilled Pork Chops

Quick and Easy Grilled Pork Chops

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season both sides of the pork chops with cayenne pepper and black pepper and lightly poke with a fork to make a few holes. Place pork in a casserole dish, pour soy sauce over top, and add garlic. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning halfway through.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Place chops on the preheated grill and reduce heat to medium. Cook until no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Erin

Loga's Microwave Chicken

Loga's Microwave Chicken

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large, round microwave safe casserole dish combine the ketchup, curry powder and cayenne powder and mix together. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Arrange chicken legs in a fan, with the thin part of the legs in the center of the dish. Cover and cook in the microwave on high for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

By Renee Halfon

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse chickpeas in a colander. Allow to drain and dry for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer chickpeas to a bowl. Add Tajin, olive oil, and cayenne. Stir until evenly combined. Spread out chickpeas in the air fryer basket.
  4. 4 Cook for 5 minutes, shake basket, and cook for 5 minutes more. Shake one more time and continue cooking until chick peas are crisp, about 5 more minute
  5. 5 Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and let sit 10 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. Turn the fries over using a spatula, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until they are all crispy on the outside and tender inside. Thinner fries may not take as long.

By DRUMNWRITE

Spicy Cocoa Almonds

Spicy Cocoa Almonds

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking tray.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Stir and continue baking until fragrant and toasty, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on tray for 2 minutes; pour into a bowl.
  3. 3 Add cocoa powder, sucralose, and cayenne pepper. Stir with a spatula until well coated. Pour almonds back onto the baking tray to cool completely.

By Mel Perry

Spicy Steak Fries

Spicy Steak Fries

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Continue cutting slices in half until only thin wedges remain.
  3. 3 Combine wedges, oil, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to a large baking dish, making sure no fries overlap.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, flipping once, until golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes.

By haug0382

Grape Jelly Meatballs

Grape Jelly Meatballs

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Place meatballs in a slow cooker and top with grape jelly mixture.
  4. 4 Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. 5 Serve warm and enjoy!

By whatsup12399

Baked Cheese Olives

Baked Cheese Olives

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine Cheddar cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Stir flour and cayenne pepper into cheese mixture; blend well.
  3. 3 Wrap 1 tablespoon dough around each green olive. Arrange wrapped olives on a cookie sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

By ANITAL

Easy, Tangy Hollandaise Sauce

Easy, Tangy Hollandaise Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/4 cup butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 cup butter and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and incorporated, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper.

By Boone

Spicy Glazed Pecans

Spicy Glazed Pecans

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, water, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium heat; stir. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Off heat, gently stir in pecans until evenly coated and sugar mixture begins to thicken. Transfer pecans to the prepared baking pan; spread until even.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Cool nuts. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; gently toss to remove any excess glaze. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.

By FAIRUZAH

Oven Fries

Oven Fries

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil, and coat well with vegetable cooking spray. Scrub potatoes well and cut into 1/2 inch thick fries.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes with oil, sugar, salt and red pepper. Spread on baking sheet in one layer.
  3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until potatoes are tender and browned. Serve immediately.

By Barbara Harris

Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.
  2. 2 Mix brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Dredge both sides of each bacon slice in the brown sugar mixture. Wrap a coated bacon slice around each pretzel rod, leaving a small space at the bottom of pretzel uncovered for easy handling. Arrange wrapped pretzels on the wire rack atop the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Chad Baker

Cucumber Soup with Tomatoes

Cucumber Soup with Tomatoes

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 2 cucumbers in a blender; pour in chicken stock. Blend cucumber mixture until smooth and pureed; pour cucumber puree into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Chop the remaining 2 cucumbers. Stir chopped cucumbers, tomato, lime juice, and cayenne pepper into pureed cucumber until well mixed. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By JRELERJR

Air Fryer French Fries

Air Fryer French Fries

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices, then slice sections into 3/8-inch-wide sticks. Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Let soak to release excess starches, about 5 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Pour boiling water over the potatoes until they're covered by a few inches. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer onto some paper towels. Blot off excess water and let cool completely, at least 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Place cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with cayenne; toss to coat.
  5. 5 Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  6. 6 Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket.
  7. 7 Cook for 15 minutes. Slide basket out and toss fries. Continue frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich

Buffalo Ranch Deviled Eggs

Buffalo Ranch Deviled Eggs

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
  2. 2 Cut each egg in half lengthwise; place egg yolks in a bowl. Mash yolks with a fork; stir in ranch dressing and hot Buffalo sauce until smooth. Spoon yolk mixture into a resealable plastic bag; snip off one corner of the bag.
  3. 3 Place egg white halves cut-side-up on a serving platter; pipe yolk mixture into whites. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper. Cut celery into tiny stalks and place one on top of each egg.

By flutewoman3