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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

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

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 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

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

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

Blackened Chicken Strips

Blackened Chicken Strips

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix dry ranch dressing, chili powder, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl. Coat chicken tenders with dry rub mix.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place chicken tenders into the hot oil. Cook over medium heat without moving to blacken skin, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 more minutes.

By Yoly

Lemon Sauce for Salmon Patties

Lemon Sauce for Salmon Patties

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  2. 2 Remove the pan from heat; stir in lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.

By BABSKITCHEN

Simple Baked Parmesan Chicken

Simple Baked Parmesan Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with foil.
  2. 2 Put olive oil in a shallow bowl. Mix together Parmesan cheese, celery salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in another shallow bowl.
  3. 3 Cut chicken thighs in half. Dip chicken pieces in olive oil so both sides are covered, then press one side in the Parmesan mixture until coated. Place on the prepared pan with the coating facing up.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By roadrunner8

Curried Honey Mustard Chicken

Curried Honey Mustard Chicken

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine melted butter, honey, mustard, curry powder, and cayenne powder in a large bowl; mix well. Place chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour honey-mustard mixture over chicken. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Bake the foil-covered dish in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Allrecipes Member

Easy Corn Souffle

Easy Corn Souffle

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4-cup souffle dish with butter. Dust dish with flour; tap out excess.
  2. 2 Beat cream-style corn, egg yolks, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in another bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold a large spoonful of whipped egg whites into corn mixture until incorporated.
  4. 4 Fold corn mixture into remaining egg whites. Pour into the prepared souffle dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until souffle is golden brown and center is set, 25 to 30 minutes.

By patriciafulda

Honey-Lime Chicken

Honey-Lime Chicken

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour and cayenne pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add a few chicken strips at a time and shake to coat.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine lime juice, honey, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; pour over the chicken. Continue to cook until juices run clear and the sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 more minutes.

By IvyK

Spicy Air Fryer Salmon

Spicy Air Fryer Salmon

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to the fish setting of 330 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine steak seasoning, brown sugar, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix (or more, if desired) on each salmon fillet. Place salmon in the air fryer basket in one layer.
  3. 3 Working in batches if necessary, cook salmon in the air fryer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 18 minutes. Transfer the cooked salmon onto a plate and keep warm in the oven preheated to the lowest setting. Repeat with remaining salmon fillets. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Broiled Salmon with Soy-Ginger Glaze

Broiled Salmon with Soy-Ginger Glaze

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a heat-resistant baking dish (such as Pyrex®) with aluminum foil and place salmon, skin-side down, in the dish.
  2. 2 Mix soy sauce, ginger, honey, sesame seeds, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl until honey is dissolved. Pour over salmon fillet, making sure top of salmon is completely covered.
  3. 3 Cook under the preheated broiler until top of salmon has begun to turn golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and baste the top of the fillet with the pan drippings. Turn the broiler off and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. 4 Return to the preheated oven and bake until fish has a rich, dark brown glaze and flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Remove skin and serve.

By Yvonne

Pan Fried Catfish Filets

Pan Fried Catfish Filets

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, stir together cornmeal, cayenne pepper, paprika and onion powder. Mix well. Pour mixture onto a large sheet of waxed paper.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Pour milk into a medium bowl. Dip catfish filets into milk and hold up and let the milk drip off. Roll the milk-soaked filet in the cornmeal mixture until completely covered. Set aside.
  4. 4 Fry the garlic in the hot skillet, but do not burn. Add the coated catfish filets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, sprinkling salt on the fish after each turn. Cook until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels.

By EHOLT

Best Cheese Sauce

Best Cheese Sauce

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Keep warm until serving.

By Pam Witzig

Easy Fried Chicken

Easy Fried Chicken

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Place cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. 2 Slice chicken into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Transfer to a bowl and mix with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
  3. 3 Divide chicken into 2 or 3 portions and dredge in cornstarch until evenly coated and all white; add more cornstarch if necessary.
  4. 4 Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until crispy on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.

By Tuny

Vegetarian Potato-Leek Soup

Vegetarian Potato-Leek Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks in hot oil until completely softened, adding remaining olive oil in small amounts as you cook the leeks, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour vegetable broth and water into the pot; add potatoes. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the potatoes are completely tender, about 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour potato mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Stir cayenne pepper and salt into the soup.

By plasticRobot

Bite-Sized Salmon Tikka

Bite-Sized Salmon Tikka

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cayenne, turmeric, and salt in a bowl; add salmon and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. While oil is heating, sprinkle cornstarch over salmon; toss to coat.
  3. 3 Add salmon to the skillet; cook until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.

By Tarama

Sweet and Spicy Carrot Fries

Sweet and Spicy Carrot Fries

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Spread carrots on the prepared baking sheet; toss with enough olive oil to coat. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with salt, cayenne, curry powder, and paprika. Toss everything together and spread out evenly.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven, tossing a few times while they bake, until tender, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.

By LiveLife-LoveFood

Sous Vide Pork Back Ribs

Sous Vide Pork Back Ribs

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
1475 min
Total
1490 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a heat-resistant pad underneath a large pot filled with water. Attach a sous vide precision cooker to the pot and set the temperature to 155 degrees F (68 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine brown sugar, kosher salt, paprika, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl; mix well. Remove rough membranes from ribs and cut each rack into thirds. Rub spice mixture onto meat's fleshy side. Place each rack into a plastic bag and seal.
  3. 3 Once water temperature has reached 155 degrees F (68 degrees C), submerge both bags in water. Open the bag's seal and allow any air to escape. Reseal. Make sure the bags are completely submerged. Cover the pot with aluminum foil, so steam does not escape.
  4. 4 Set the timer for 24 hours, checking water level occasionally. Add more water of the same temperature water if necessary.
  5. 5 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Remove ribs from the bags and pat dry. Place ribs on the prepared baking sheet and brush with barbecue sauce.
  7. 7 Broil for 4 minutes. Remove ribs from the oven, brush with more barbecue sauce, and broil until sauce starts to caramelize, about 3 more minutes.

By Bren

Grilled Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

Grilled Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Wash chicken wings and pat dry. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill, turning every few minutes, until crispy on the outside and no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  4. 4 While the wings are grilling, whisk sugar, vinegar, chicken broth, ketchup, and soy sauce together in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Cook until sauce is rendered to 1/2 of the original volume.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Place wings in a large baking dish and drizzle sauce over top.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until flavors have intermingled, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Laura

Chef John's Creamy Corn Custard

Chef John's Creamy Corn Custard

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter six 6-ounce glass or ceramic ramekins. Set ramekins into a 2-inch deep baking dish.
  2. 2 Place corn into a large saucepan and stir in cream, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat; stir in milk.
  3. 3 Transfer corn mixture to a blender and pulse several times to get the mixture moving. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  4. 4 Whisk egg yolks with eggs until smooth in a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk about 1/4 cup hot corn mixture into eggs until the corn mixture is incorporated. Repeat several times more until all the corn mixture is combined with eggs.
  5. 5 Divide corn mixture equally into the 6 ramekins. Pour hot tap water into the baking dish to come about halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until custards are just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let custards cool for about 10 minutes before serving in ramekins or unmolding onto serving plates. To unmold, insert a knife between the custard and the ramekin, go around the edge with knife to loosen, and turn over onto a plate to unmold.

By John Mitzewich