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Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• ground lamb
• stewed tomato
• celery
• orzo pasta
• garlic
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground lamb in the hot pan until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in tomatoes and their juice, celery, orzo, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender and has absorbed liquid from tomatoes, about 12 minutes.

By fire00starter

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• russet potato
• garlic
• salt
• lemon
• white wine vinegar
• olive oil
• olive oil
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and quarter the potatoes and add to a saucepan with enough cold salted water to cover by 1 inch. Place over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender, but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 While potatoes are cooking, add garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to a mortar and pestle. Crush into a fine paste and reserve.
3. 3 Drain potatoes, reserving some of the cooking water to thin the dip out with later if desired. Let sit for 5 minutes.
4. 4 Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher or potato ricer until smooth and lump free. Stir in garlic paste. Add lemon juice and vinegar and stir in with the masher.
5. 5 Whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil in 3 or 4 additions. Add cayenne and more salt if needed. Pass dip through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Serve at room temperature, garnished with olive oil and oregano.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chickpea
• olive oil
• paprika
• black pepper
• salt
• tzatziki sauce
• pita bread
• tomato
• red onion
• lettuce

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet.
2. 2 Pat dry chickpeas with a paper towel, removing any skins that may come off. Toss chickpeas gently with olive oil, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned but not hard, about 20 minutes.
4. 4 Spread some tzatziki on the inside of each pita. Sprinkle in the chickpeas and add tomato slices, red onion, and lettuce.

By Garrett Griffin

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• ground beef
• onion
• raisin
• flat leaf parsley
• cinnamon
• coriander
• nutmeg
• white sugar
• salt
• pepper
• skewer
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat grill for high heat.
2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onion, raisins, and parsley. Season with cayenne pepper, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, sugar, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Form into 6 flat sausages around skewers. Lightly brush sausages with oil; this prevents sticking to the grill.
3. 3 Arrange skewers on hot grill grate. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly, until well done.

By Marlies Monika

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chicken thigh
• russet potato
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• garlic
• oregano
• salt
• rosemary
• black pepper
• chicken broth
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan.
2. 2 Place chicken and potatoes in a large bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, salt, rosemary, black pepper, and cayenne. Toss until chicken and potatoes are evenly coated.
3. 3 Place chicken pieces skin-side up in the prepared pan. Tuck potato pieces around chicken. Drizzle with 2/3 cup chicken broth. Spoon any remaining marinade from the bowl over chicken and potatoes.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Toss chicken and potatoes, then place chicken skin-side up again.
5. 5 Continue baking until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 25 minutes more; an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
6. 6 Transfer chicken to a serving platter and keep warm; leave potatoes in the pan.
7. 7 Turn on the broiler, or set oven to highest heat. Toss potatoes again to coat in pan juices. Place the pan under the broiler and broil until potatoes are crisped, about 3 minutes.
8. 8 Transfer potatoes to the platter with chicken.
9. 9 Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/3 cup chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
10. 10 Strain pan juices into a measuring cup and pour over chicken and potatoes.
11. 11 Sprinkle with fresh oregano. Serve and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• rotini pasta
• olive oil
• ground beef
• tomato
• onion
• water
• tomato paste
• cinnamon
• white sugar
• salt
• black pepper
• mizithra cheese
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ground beef until browned, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, onion, water, tomato paste, cinnamon, sugar, cayenne, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Simmer meat sauce over medium-low heat until flavors combine, 20 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Pour meat sauce over rotini; mix well. Pour half the pasta mixture into a casserole dish; sprinkle with half the Mizithra cheese and half the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining pasta mixture; sprinkle remaining Mizithra cheese and mozzarella cheese.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

By GreekMuse

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• medium-grain white rice
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• green onion
• dill
• mint leaves
• spinach
• water
• kosher salt
• lemon
• feta cheese
• pickled red onion
• hot chili flake
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and stir until every grain is coated in oil and you hear it start to sizzle. Stir in 2 teaspoons large-grain kosher salt, pepper, cayenne, and green onions and cook for about 1 minute.
3. 3 Add dill, mint, spinach, and 2 3/4 cups water. Mix until thoroughly combined and bring to a simmer.
4. 4 Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. If rice is not quite ready at 25 minutes, add a splash of water, cover, and continue to cook until it is ready.
5. 5 Uncover and stir well. Cover again and let sit for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
6. 6 Divide rice mixture evenly into six bowls. Squeeze ½ lemon over each serving, then top with feta cheese, pickled onions, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chicken breast
• red wine vinegar
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• thyme
• oregano
• rosemary
• garlic powder
• olive oil
• greek yogurt
• feta cheese
• mint
• garlic
• lemon zest
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
3. 3 Whisk vinegar, salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to thoroughly and evenly coat. Add ¼ cup olive oil; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours (2 to 3 hours is ideal).
4. 4 Place Greek yogurt in a separate bowl; crumble in feta cheese. Add 1 tablespoon mint, minced garlic, and lemon zest; whip with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste; adjust seasonings. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until needed.
5. 5 Preheat an outdoor charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot; lightly oil the grate.
6. 6 Cook chicken on the preheated grill over hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue flipping and grilling until chicken is no longer pink in centers and an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Off heat, rest for about 5 minutes.
7. 7 Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate; place chicken over top.
8. 8 Sprinkle chicken and feta with parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons mint.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• salt
• mustard
• honey
• rice vinegar
• olive oil
• vegetable oil
• rack of lamb
• honey
• dijon mustard
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• salt
• bread crumb
• olive oil
• garlic
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 For the crust: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with foil. Prepare a medium bowl of ice water and set aside.
2. 2 Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Boil mint leaves for about 10 seconds. Transfer mint leaves to the reserved ice water for 30 seconds. Drain and squeeze dry.
3. 3 Combine mint with garlic, olive oil, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds until coarsely chopped. Transfer mint mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and set aside.
4. 4 Combine Dijon mustard and honey in a small bowl and set aside.
5. 5 Slice 1/2 to 1-inch slits between each rib bone to ensure the meat roasts evenly. Season each rack with salt and black pepper on all sides. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown each lamb rack on meat side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer lamb racks to the foil-lined baking sheet, meat side up.
6. 6 Brush each rack with reserved mustard-honey mixture. Sprinkle mint-bread crumb mixture evenly over top and sides of each rack, pressing lightly into meat so mixture adheres. Roast in the preheated oven until browned on top and medium-rare in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 to 130 degrees F (52 to 54 degrees C).
7. 7 Make the vinaigrette: Combine extra-virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a lid. Shake vigorously until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
8. 8 Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the lamb.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chili flake
• feta cheese
• flat-leaf parsley
• turmeric
• paprika
• green onion
• red bell pepper
• green bean
• zucchini
• chicken broth
• red onion
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• chicken breast
• olive oil
• black pepper
• kosher salt
• whole wheat couscous

Instructions

1. 1 Place couscous in a heat-proof mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and olive oil; stir with a spoon until all couscous is coated with oil. Level off to smooth the top and set aside.
2. 2 Season chicken on both sides with salt.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Flip and add onions. Sear chicken on second side, while sauteing onions at the same time, for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. 4 Remove chicken to a plate and let cool for a few minutes. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and return to the saucepan.
5. 5 Add chicken broth, zucchini, green beans, bell pepper, green onions, paprika, and turmeric to the saucepan. Place over high heat. As soon as it boils, remove from the heat and carefully dump it on top of the couscous; do not stir. Immediately wrap bowl tightly with foil and set a timer for 5 minutes.
6. 6 When timer goes off, unwrap foil and toss in parsley. Stir to combine ingredients. Taste and adjust for salt.
7. 7 Spoon couscous onto serving plate and garnish with feta cheese, chili flakes, and parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• dill
• feta cheese
• water
• red wine vinegar
• black pepper
• salt
• olive oil
• dill
• honey
• tomato paste
• tomato sauce
• garlic
• red onion
• bay leaf
• water
• bean

Instructions

1. 1 Place corona beans in a large bowl. Cover with a generous amount of water and let soak, 8 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain beans into a pot. Add 3 quarts fresh water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until just tender but not too soft, 45 to 60 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Drain beans and spread into a large casserole dish. Add red onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey, 1/2 cup dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne, vinegar, and water. Mix until well combined. Place the dish onto a lined baking sheet to catch any spills.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbling and caramelized and beans are soft, about 1 hour. Check periodically and add more water if casserole is too dry.
6. 6 Stir casserole and smooth the top. Garnish with feta cheese and 1 tablespoon dill.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• pork chop
• black pepper
• soy sauce
• garlic

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• ketchup
• curry powder
• chicken leg

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• sweet potato
• canola oil
• taco seasoning mix

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• russet potato
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• baking potato
• vegetable oil
• sugar
• salt

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• russet potato
• vegetable oil
• kosher salt

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• white hominy
• sour cream
• cheddar cheese
• green chile pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 In a 2 quart casserole dish, mix together hominy, sour cream, cheddar cheese, chilies and cayenne pepper.
3. 3 Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through.

By Jeanie Bean

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• ranch dressing mix
• chili powder
• black pepper
• chicken tender
• vegetable oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• lemon juice
• salt

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• celery salt
• garlic powder
• chicken thigh

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butter
• honey
• mustard
• curry powder
• chicken breast

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butter
• flour
• cream-style corn
• egg
• cream of tartar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• cream cheese
• cheddar cheese
• milk
• mustard powder
• cranberry

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and milk until well blended. Season with mustard powder and cayenne pepper, then mix in dried cranberries. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

By K. Waid

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• all-purpose flour
• chicken breast
• butter
• lime juice
• honey
• brown sugar
• worcestershire sauce

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• grill seasoning
• brown sugar
• cumin
• coriander
• salmon fillet

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• salmon fillet
• soy sauce
• ginger
• honey
• sesame seed

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• dressing
• black pepper
• creole seasoning
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix 3/4 Italian dressing, cayenne pepper, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and garlic powder. Rub over turkey, using remaining Italian dressing to fill cavity. Allow turkey to marinate 8 hours, or overnight, before deep-frying as desired.

By BDWERNER

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• cornmeal
• paprika
• onion powder
• olive oil
• catfish fillet
• milk
• garlic

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• half-and-half
• cheddar cheese
• salt
• black pepper

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