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Spicy Szechuan Green Beans

Spicy Szechuan Green Beans

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine green beans and water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour over beans and cook until sauce thickens enough to coat beans, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Tasha

Chinese Steamed Fish

Chinese Steamed Fish

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange 1/2 of the green onions on the bottom of the steaming bowl (it is important to steam in a container in order to retain the steam and juices around the fish). Place 1/2 of the mushrooms and Napa cabbage sections on top of onions. Place fish on top of vegetables. Sprinkle ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes over fish. Top with remaining green onions, mushrooms, and napa cabbage. Drizzle soy sauce and water over everything.
  2. 2 Place steam bowl in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Steam until fish flakes easily, about 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

By KAM_SUNG

China Sun Chicken

China Sun Chicken

3.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the chicken and carrots in the hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook another 1 minute. Add the shallots and bell pepper; cook another 1 minute.
  2. 2 Whisk together 3 tablespoons of the reserved liquid from the canned pineapple chunks along with the pineapple chunks, the water, soy sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, and pepper flakes; stir into the chicken and vegetable mixture and bring to a boil, stirring until the sauce thickens.

By Jennifer Landry

Crispy General Tso's Tofu

Crispy General Tso's Tofu

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together broth, soy sauce, hoisin, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ginger, vinegar, brown sugar, white pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined. Set sauce aside.
  2. 2 Place remaining cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Tear off bite-sized chunks of tofu and drop them into the bag. Shake until each piece is evenly coated. Sprinkle on cornstarch by hand, if needed, to coat each piece well.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add tofu pieces one by one and cook until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to move and turn tofu pieces until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Pour out any remaining oil in the wok.
  4. 4 Add the white parts of green onions to the wok and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in sauce. Allow to heat and thicken, about 2 minutes. Return tofu to the wok and toss to coat. Discard ginger. Garnish with the green parts of green onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

By Buckwheat Queen

Pork and Bamboo Shoots

Pork and Bamboo Shoots

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat one tablespoon peanut oil in a wok set over medium heat. Add the bamboo shoots to the pan; stir-fry until dry and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove from wok and reserve.
  2. 2 Increase temperature to high, and pour in the remaining peanut oil. Quickly fry the garlic, red chile, and red pepper flakes in the hot oil until fragrant. Stir in the pork, and continue to stir-fry until it is cooked through. Pour in the wine; season with salt to taste.
  3. 3 Return the bamboo shoots to the wok, and heat until sizzly. Stir in the rice vinegar, soy sauce, chicken broth, and additional salt to taste. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the flavor to penetrate the bamboo shoots. At the end of cooking, stir in green onions. Remove wok from heat; stir in sesame oil before serving.

By rachel

Beef and Riced Broccoli Bowl

Beef and Riced Broccoli Bowl

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and brown sugar in a bowl until cornstarch and sugar are dissolved.
  2. 2 Place sliced steak in a separate bowl and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli rice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Divide broccoli rice into serving bowls.
  4. 4 Add beef to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring continually, for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over beef and cook for 5 more minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  5. 5 Spoon beef over broccoli rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and crushed red pepper.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tenderloin into 4 pieces. Arrange in a single layer between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each is about 1-inch thick. Generously season with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Whisk ketchup, rice vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, hot chili sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place pork in pan; reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  4. 4 Return skillet to medium heat. Stir butter into hot pan. When butter melts and starts to brown, stir in pineapple chunks. Cook, stirring, until pineapple is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in ketchup mixture and 1/4 cup green onion (white parts). Reduce heat to low and simmer until garlic and onion have softened, 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Return pork to skillet; cook, stirring, until pork is heated through. Garnish with 2 tablespoons green onion tops.

By John Mitzewich

Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic

Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in wok or large skillet until very hot. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the water chestnuts, snow peas, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and shrimp to the pan. Cook, stirring, until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine the chicken broth, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and dry sherry in a small bowl. Pour into the shrimp mixture; cook and stir briefly to combine. Combine the cornstarch and water and stir into the wok. Stir until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.

By KMOMMYZ

Hoisin Pork Stir Fry

Hoisin Pork Stir Fry

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the sliced pork, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch together in a bowl. Set aside. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch with rice vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the pork; cook and stir until the pork begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant. Mix in the carrot, bell pepper, and water chestnuts, cooking until the carrots are tender. Stir in the reserved hoisin sauce mixture and continue cooking and stirring until the flavors are combined, about 3 minutes.

By vchooch13

Orange Peel Beef

Orange Peel Beef

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beef, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and baking soda in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Heat peanut oil in a wok or large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir in garlic, ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic begins to brown, 20 to 30 seconds. Add beef; cook and stir until beef begins to brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir into beef, and cook until sauce has thickened and turned clear, about 30 seconds.

By Dianemwj

Sweet and Spicy Pork and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with Spicy Noodles

Sweet and Spicy Pork and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with Spicy Noodles

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in noodles and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. 2 Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, ground ginger, and sesame oil in a large bowl; add drained noodles and toss to coat; set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a large bowl; add pork and stir to coat. Allow to marinate 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat cooking oil in a wok or a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, onions, and red pepper flakes; cook until pork is browned completely. Stir in 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, napa cabbage, celery, carrots, and bell peppers; cook and stir until vegetables are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Whisk together cornstarch and water in a bowl; add to stir-fry, stirring until mixture thickens. Serve stir-fry over noodles.

By thriftybob

Fun Karnal (Beef and Broccoli)

Fun Karnal (Beef and Broccoli)

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place steak in a bowl; top with minced onion, garlic, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir to coat.
  2. 2 Bring rice and 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bamboo shoots, mushrooms, 1/4 cup green onion, green bell pepper, red pepper flakes, and 3 tablespoons soy sauce in the hot oil until green bell pepper is slightly tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add steak, broccoli, and sugar snap peas; cook until beef is browned and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved. Heat oyster sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; slowly stir in cornstarch mixture until sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir oyster sauce mixture into steak mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 cup green onions. Cook steak mixture until sauce is thickened, 7 to 8 minutes. Serve over rice.

By jeanny07

Pasta e Olio

Pasta e Olio

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat saute garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes with olive oil . Cook until garlic turns golden in color, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss pasta with garlic mixture and butter or margarine. Serve warm.

By MARBALET

Spinach Ziti

Spinach Ziti

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a medium sized non-reactive pan, combine tomatoes and hot pepper flakes. Warm over medium-low heat, breaking up tomatoes if necessary.
  3. 3 Drain pasta and return to hot pan. Add spinach, cream cheese and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, over low heat until spinach wilts, 1-2 minutes. Pour tomato sauce over spinach ziti. Stir and toss gently to mix.

By Sue H.

Pan-Fried Broccoli

Pan-Fried Broccoli

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse thawed broccoli and pat dry.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add broccoli and sauté until it starts to get crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt to serve.

By R TJCS

Kid-Friendly Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Kid-Friendly Grilled Pork Tenderloin

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sugar, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Rub mixture over all sides of pork tenderloin. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before grilling.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Place pork on the grill and cook low and slow, turning every 10 minutes, until all sides have been cooked, about 30 minutes. Brush with barbecue sauce and repeat every 10 minutes, for about 30 minutes more. Pork is ready when slightly pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 hour total cooking time.
  4. 4 Remove pork from grill and let sit an additional 5 minutes.

By picky_eaters_mom

Honey-Soy Grilled Pork Chops

Honey-Soy Grilled Pork Chops

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Remove pork chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until seared and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

By George P Cooper

Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine sweet potatoes, thyme, olive oil, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until evenly coated. Arrange coated sweet potato slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Place baking sheet on the top rack of preheated oven; roast until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly browned, about 40 minutes.

By hhsandy

Balsamic-Tomato Dipping Oil

Balsamic-Tomato Dipping Oil

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes in an airtight container; cover and shake vigorously until well combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Shake oil mixture well and divide between dipping dishes.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Garlic Crab Legs

Garlic Crab Legs

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a very large stock pot, bring a large amount of water to a boil. Place crab legs and corn in the pot of boiling water. Boil until corn is tender and crab legs are opaque and flaky. Crab may finish cooking before corn; check every 5 minutes to see if they are finished cooking. Drain well. Cut a slit into each crab leg shell to make it easier for your guests.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan, melt butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir in crab and corn and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes.

By Robyn Pravitz

Spicy Baked Feta (Feta Psiti)

Spicy Baked Feta (Feta Psiti)

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the feta in an ovenproof baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover liberally with pepper flakes, and sprinkle with oregano.
  3. 3 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until feta is soft, about 10 minutes.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Prosciutto-Artichoke Pizza

Prosciutto-Artichoke Pizza

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove the plastic wrapping and cardboard from pizza and place on a clean surface. Top with prosciutto, artichokes, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  3. 3 Place pizza in the preheated oven, either on a baking sheet or directly on the rack, and bake for 13 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and top with Parmesan cheese.

By France Cevallos

Lemon-Pepper Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Lemon-Pepper Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broccoli, cauliflower, olive oil, lemon-pepper, seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; stir well. Spread out evenly on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Stir and roast until tender, about 12 minutes more.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Spicy Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Spicy Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beer, mustard, garlic, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add chicken drumsticks; turn to coat evenly. Seal bag, squeezing out all the air.
  2. 2 Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place drumsticks and sauce into a baking dish, discarding the plastic bag.
  4. 4 Transfer drumsticks and marinade to a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Check chicken and remove cover if desired. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Chef Mo

Quick Pizza Sauce

Quick Pizza Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes in the hot oil until onions start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add a splash of red wine; stir for a few seconds. Add tomato sauce and stir.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

By Holly

Amy's Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Amy's Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring 2 large pots of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the first pot, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Cook cauliflower in the second pot, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 6 minutes. Drain macaroni and cauliflower.
  3. 3 Return 1 empty pot to the stove. Add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic to the hot oil and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes. Add drained cauliflower, reduce heat to medium-low, and saute for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Add the cooked macaroni to the cauliflower mixture. Add 1 3/4 cups each mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses and stir until all ingredients are well combined. Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Cheddar.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until nice and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

By Amy Standaert

Cheesy Grilled Broccoli

Cheesy Grilled Broccoli

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Toss broccoli, oil, pepper, garlic powder, and salt together in a bowl. Make sure broccoli is well coated.
  3. 3 Grill broccoli, turning as needed, until lightly browned and fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and top with Cheddar cheese and red pepper flakes.

By bdweld

Honey Glazed Chicken

Honey Glazed Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken in hot oil until lightly brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour honey mixture into the skillet; continue to cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By jbrink1

Amatriciana

Amatriciana

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the pan.
  2. 2 Add onions, and cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes, undrained; simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  4. 4 Stir basil into the sauce, and then toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

By Christine L

Lemon-Garlic Rainbow Chard

Lemon-Garlic Rainbow Chard

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Separate the stems of the chard from the leaves; cut leaves into thin strips and set aside. Thinly slice the stems.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and chard stems; cook and stir for 3 minutes until garlic mellows and stems begin to soften.
  3. 3 Stir in shredded chard leaves, cover, and cook 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir, re-cover, and continue cooking until chard is tender. Toss with lemon juice to serve.

By ISISILLUSION