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Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• spaghetti
• salad dressing
• parmesan cheese
• sesame seed
• poppy seed
• seasoning salt
• paprika
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• cucumber
• red onion
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to large bowl.
2. 2 Whisk salad dressing, cheese, seeds, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and peppers together until well blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Pour mixture over spaghetti and toss lightly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Top with tomatoes to serve.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chile oil
• onion
• garlic
• red bell pepper
• quinoa
• vegetable broth
• chipotle pepper powder
• black bean
• corn kernel

Instructions

1. 1 Heat chile oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook and stir until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in quinoa, then pour in vegetable broth; season with chipotle pepper powder and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
3. 3 Stir black beans and corn into quinoa mixture until well combined. Simmer until beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes more.

By JampampJ

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• cabbage
• tomato
• red onion
• jalapeno pepper
• cilantro
• lime juice
• red wine vinegar
• chili powder
• black pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, 2 tablespoons jalapeño juice, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours.

By mommy

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chickpea
• cherry tomato
• feta cheese
• basil
• honey
• garlic
• red wine vinegar
• cider vinegar
• olive oil
• black pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Toss chickpeas, tomatoes, feta cheese, and basil together in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. 2 Place honey in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until warm about 30 seconds. Stir in garlic, red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, oil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
3. 3 Pour vinaigrette over chickpea mixture; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate before serving, 1 hour .

By Giardino

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• russet potato
• kosher salt
• water
• egg
• celery
• onion
• parsley
• chive
• paprika
• mayonnaise
• apple cider vinegar
• dijon mustard
• kosher salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes in a pot with ¼ cup salt; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes (depending on potato size). Transfer potatoes to a plate; cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Peel and discard potato skins; cut into larger-than-bite-sized pieces, they will break down slightly when tossed with dressing. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; fold in eggs, celery, onion, and parsley. Set aside.
3. 3 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; fold into potato mixture until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
4. 4 Taste for seasonings and texture; add salt and mayonnaise as desired. Garnish with chives and paprika before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• mayonnaise
• white vinegar
• dijon mustard
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• white sugar
• celery
• red bell pepper
• carrot
• green onion
• jalapeno pepper
• poblano pepper
• elbow macaroni
• water
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until dressing is well blended; whisk in sugar.
2. 2 Stir celery, bell pepper, carrot, green onions, jalapeño pepper, and poblano pepper into dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until macaroni is ready.
3. 3 Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander for about 5 minutes, shaking out the moisture from time to time, but do not rinse.
4. 4 Transfer macaroni to a large bowl; toss to separate. Cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. Macaroni should be sticky.
5. 5 Add celery mixture to macaroni; stir until evenly distributed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until macaroni absorbs dressing, 4 hours to overnight.
6. 6 Stir salad; stir water and remaining 1 tablespoon mayonnaise into salad to refresh before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• english cucumber
• kosher salt
• cherry tomato
• red onion
• red bell pepper
• kalamata olive
• green olive
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• feta cheese
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Peel off a few strips of cucumber skin using a channel knife, creating a striped pattern. Cut cucumbers in half crosswise. Cut each half into quarters before cutting into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. Place into a colander; toss with some kosher salt and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Rinse cucumbers; drain thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes more.
3. 3 While cucumbers are draining, slice onion thinly. Cut bell pepper into strips. Turn knife diagonally and cut strips into diamond-shaped pieces. Slice Kalamata and green olives.
4. 4 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons oregano in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle in vinegar and toss thoroughly. Drizzle in olive oil. Add about 2/3 of the feta cheese and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
5. 5 Give the salad another mix. Taste and season as desired. Scatter remaining feta cheese on top and garnish with remaining oregano.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• puff pastry
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• cheddar cheese
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. 2 Unfold puff pastry into a flat sheet and brush olive oil over top. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. 3 Sprinkle Cheddar and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano all over dough to cover. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Press on the plastic wrap with your fingers to push cheese and seasonings firmly into the dough, or place a sheet pan over top and press down. Remove and discard plastic wrap.
4. 4 Cut dough along the seams into thirds with a pizza cutter or sharp knife, then cut each third lengthwise into thirds again for a total of nine strips.
5. 5 Pick up one strip and place it seasoned-side down onto the work surface. Twist it from both ends eight to nine times to make a rolled tube of dough with the seasoning facing out. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining strips.
6. 6 Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over cheese sticks. Roll sticks lightly to even up their shapes; pick up and press any dropped cheese onto the surfaces.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then flip and bake until sticks are browned and crisp and hold their shape without drooping when lifted, 10 to 20 more minutes.
8. 8 Cool on a wire rack before serving.
9. 9 Serve and enjoy.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• pumpkin seed
• roma tomato
• green onion
• garlic
• olive oil
• goat cheese
• gemelli pasta

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle the seeds with cayenne pepper.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch them carefully so that they do not burn. Set aside.
4. 4 Place the tomatoes in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Scatter the green onion and garlic over the tomatoes. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil to coat.
5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly; remove the skins from the tomatoes.
6. 6 Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the gemelli, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
7. 7 Stir the goat cheese into the hot pasta until melted. Then, stir in the roasted peeled tomatoes. Place the pumpkin seeds on top of pasta to serve.

By Nicole Devaney

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• pork shoulder
• pork back fat
• salt
• white sugar
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• mace
• coriander
• water
• sausage casing

Instructions

1. 1 Using a spice grinder or food processor, pulverize the salt, black pepper and sugar. In a large bowl, mix together the pork shoulder, back fat, garlic powder, mace, coriander, cayenne and ice water. Mix in the salt, pepper and sugar. Use latex gloves when mixing to avoid contamination of the meat, and keep the mixture cold.
2. 2 Stuff the sausage mixture into the casings and twist off in 3 inch lengths. If you do not have a stuffer, the sausage can be formed into patties or rolled into logs. Refrigerate and use up in one week or freeze for up to 6 weeks.

By Len Poli

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• rosemary
• olive oil
• garlic
• tomato sauce
• italian seasoning
• white sugar
• bay leaf
• red pepper flakes
• chickpea

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the rosemary on both sides; cook the chicken in the hot oil until browned evenly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
2. 2 Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into the skillet. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, sugar, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir. Return the chicken to the skillet; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes.
3. 3 Stir the garbanzo beans into the skillet; continue cooking until the beans are heated, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By Kristin Turrell

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• beef top sirloin
• blackened seasoning
• vegetable oil
• cream cheese
• evaporated milk
• blue cheese
• garlic powder
• white pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
2. 2 Season beef with blackened seasoning to coat on all sides.
3. 3 Heat oil in a cast iron skillet on the preheated grill until oil is smoking. Cook beef in hot oil in small batches, reheating oil between batches, until slightly crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness. Remove beef to a serving plate.
4. 4 Make sauce: Stir together cream cheese and evaporated milk in a saucepan over low heat until cream cheese is melted. Whisk in blue cheese crumbles, garlic powder, white pepper, and cayenne pepper; simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5 Serve blue cheese sauce with beef.

By amym

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• shrimp
• butter
• white wine
• lemon juice
• parsley
• garlic
• bread crumb

Instructions

1. 1 Place shrimp into a saucepan, cover with water to a depth of 2 inches over shrimp, and bring to a boil. Cover pan and cook until shrimp are pink, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Combine butter, white wine, lemon juice, parsley, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a 2-quart casserole dish.
3. 3 Place casserole dish in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 When butter is melted, lightly toss shrimp in butter mixture until coated. Sprinkle bread crumbs over shrimp.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes.

By WannaBACook

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• orecchiette pasta
• ricotta cheese
• egg
• salt
• black pepper
• lemon
• pesto

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook orecchiette according to package directions, reducing time by 1 minute, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Mix until a paste forms. Add 1/3 cup hot pasta water and whisk well. Repeat with another 1/3 cup pasta water.
3. 3 Transfer pasta to a saucepan using a strainer, letting most, but not all, the water drain off. Reserve cooking water. Add the sauce mixture and turn heat to medium. Cook and stir until sauce thickens enough to coat the pasta evenly, about 2 minutes. Add more pasta water if sauce gets too thick. Stir in pesto. Taste and season as desired. Transfer pasta to a warm bowl.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• basil
• egg
• ricotta cheese
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• all-purpose flour
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Briefly blanch basil leaves in simmering water, about 20 seconds. Transfer immediately to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Drain on towels. Place basil in bowl of a blender. Add eggs. Blend until basil is blended in and mixture achieves an even green color with flecks of basil.
2. 2 Place ricotta in a mixing bowl. Add basil/egg mixture, salt, cayenne, Parmesan cheese, and flour. Thoroughly mix together using a spatula; whisk mixture to ensure ingredient are evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 2 hours.
3. 3 Scoop out a small portion of dough using a teaspoon. Using a second spoon, shape into a rounded oval. Repeat until you have enough gnocchi for a batch, about 6 or so.
4. 4 Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer. Drop shaped gnocchi in batches into pot as you form them. After a minute or so they will rise to the surface. Continue simmering until they spring back to the touch when you remove one from the water to test it, 2 to 3 more minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.
5. 5 Optional step: Melt butter in a skillet until bubbling. Add cooked gnocchi and brown on each side. Serve with a dusting of grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of the butter from the pan.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• milk
• kosher salt
• semolina flour
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• egg yolk
• butter
• butter
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Line a rimmed baking sheet pan with plastic wrap.
2. 2 Combine milk and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to almost a simmer. As soon as bubbles start to break the surface, gradually whisk in semolina until mixture thickens, about 20 seconds. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue stirring with a wooden spoon until very thick, 7 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Remove from the heat. Add 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg yolks, and cold butter; stir quickly to prevent yolks from cooking.
4. 4 Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm enough to cut, about 30 minutes.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a round, shallow baking dish.
6. 6 Cut out circles of semolina dough with a 2 3/4-inch diameter cookie cutter. Use damp hands to gather and flatten any dough scraps. Press scraps between plastic wrap and cut as many more circles as possible.
7. 7 Arrange gnocchi in a circular, overlapping pattern in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over top and spread evenly with a brush. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and cover with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• fettuccine pasta
• red bell pepper
• garlic
• sour cream
• chicken broth
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. 2 Meanwhile, spray cooking oil in a large skillet and sauté red bell peppers, garlic, and cayenne pepper over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in sour cream and broth; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
4. 4 Toss hot pasta with sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.

By Julieliz

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• fettuccini noodle
• asparagus
• heavy cream
• butter
• parmesan cheese
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• ham

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in fettuccini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir asparagus into pot during last 5 minutes of cooking; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat cream and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until begins to bubble; stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham until heated through.
3. 3 Stir sauce into pasta and asparagus; toss until well combined. Serve immediately.

By STEPHNDON

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butter
• olive oil
• veal
• ground beef
• ground pork
• tomato
• tomato paste
• onion
• mushroom
• red wine
• green pepper
• garlic
• white sugar
• worcestershire sauce
• bitters

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter with the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir veal, beef, and pork in the butter mixture until completely browned, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, mushrooms, red wine, bell pepper, garlic, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, bitters, and cayenne pepper into the meat mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the tomatoes break down into a sauce, at least 3 hours.

By paul doran

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• fettuccini pasta
• asparagus
• butter
• half-and-half
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• chicken breast

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Add asparagus during the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
2. 2 In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and half-and-half. Cook until thick and bubbly. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chicken, and heat through.
3. 3 Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus, and toss to coat.

By STEPHNDON

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• water
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• olive oil
• garlic salt
• basil
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. 2 Pour water into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, and add to the water. Mix on medium speed until dough forms a ball. (Or, stir together water, flour, baking powder, and salt in large mixing bowl. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead until it forms a ball.)
3. 3 Plop dough into greased baking pan. Using oiled fingers, spread dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Dough will be sticky and elastic. It does not have to be perfectly even, but make sure there are no holes. Rub the top and sides of dough with olive oil. Season with cayenne, garlic salt, and basil.
4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and return to oven. Bake until just golden, or about 5 minutes.

By Julia

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• farfalle pasta
• cilantro
• walnut
• pecan
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• white wine vinegar
• salt
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain well.
2. 2 Blend cilantro, nuts, Parmesan, garlic, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and salt in a food processor or blender. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and blend until combined. Add remaining olive oil until pesto reaches desired consistency.
3. 3 Pour pesto into a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto is warmed and begins to simmer. Pour over cooked pasta and toss to coat.

By Gena Urias

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butter
• leek
• rosemary
• garlic
• tomato
• basil
• heavy cream
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, rosemary, and garlic; cook and stir until leek is tender and translucent, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Add tomatoes and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer. Add basil; continue simmering until soup is reduced by half, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Fill blender with half the soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend until smooth. Return puréed soup to the saucepan. Stir in cream until soup reaches desired consistency; season with salt and black pepper.

By LUNACITY

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• heavy cream
• salt
• black pepper
• miniature ravioli
• gorgonzola cheese
• flat leaf parsley
• parmesan cheese
• apple
• walnut
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Place a heavy skillet over medium heat. Pour cream into skillet, bring to a simmer, and cook cream until it reduces by half, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. 2 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Pour dried ravioli into boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water.
3. 3 Gently fold cooked ravioli into cream sauce and turn heat to low. Mix in Gorgonzola cheese, stirring gently until melted. If sauce is too thick, thin it with a little pasta cooking water.
4. 4 Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with diced apple, walnuts, and 1 teaspoon parsley.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• calamari
• tomato sauce
• chianti wine
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• garlic
• black pepper
• basil
• romano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Separate the tentacles from the long body of the calamari, if not done already. Slice the body, or calamari tubes into rings about 1/2 to 2/3 inch thick, set aside.
2. 2 In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, red wine, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and cheese. Simmer on medium low for about 30 minutes to give the alcohol in the wine time to evaporate, and all the flavors time to blend.
3. 3 Add the calamari to the sauce. Continue to slowly simmer for about another 20 - 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Calamari is done when it is plump and more opaque. Do not cook on higher heat or for a longer period, as calamari is famous for becoming rubbery.

By NCANGELONE

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• zucchini blossom
• goat cheese
• gruyere cheese
• egg yolk
• black pepper
• self-rising flour
• cornstarch
• water
• vegetable oil
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Gently rinse the squash blossoms to remove any dirt or debris; remove the stamens as they are bitter and not edible.
2. 2 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice-cold water. Drop squash blossoms into the boiling water until slightly wilted, 30 to 45 seconds; lift with a slotted spoon and immediately place into the cold water to chill. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. 3 Make the filling: Mix goat cheese, Gruyère, egg yolk, pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl until smooth. Spoon into a 1-quart resealable plastic bag, squeeze out the air, and seal the bag. Cut a small corner off the bag.
4. 4 Gently insert the cut corner of the bag into the open end of a blossom and pipe in about 1 tablespoon filling, making sure it fills all the way to the bottom. Lift petals up and drape over filling to cover completely. Fold any excess petals over the top of the filled blossom to keep them out of the way. Repeat to fill remaining blossoms. Refrigerate until cheese is set and firm, at least 30 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, make the batter: Combine flour and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Whisk in ice-cold water, a little at a time, until batter is smooth and has the thickness of pancake batter.
6. 6 Heat 1 inch oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). A drop of batter carefully dripped into the oil should sizzle immediately.
7. 7 Remove squash blossoms from the refrigerator and dust lightly with all-purpose flour on all sides. Shake off excess flour and dip blossoms in batter. Let excess batter drip off.
8. 8 Gently lay about six coated squash blossoms on their sides in hot oil and cook until pale golden brown, about 1 minute on the first side and 30 seconds to 1 minute on the remaining sides.
9. 9 Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat to fry remaining blossoms. Let cool slightly before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• baby back rib
• fennel seed
• black pepper
• sugar
• garlic salt
• salt
• brown sugar
• orange juice
• rice wine vinegar
• orange zest
• hot chile paste

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Combine fennel seeds, black pepper, sugar, garlic salt, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
3. 3 Place rib racks on the prepared baking sheet; cut several shallow slits in membranes along backs of ribs with a sharp paring knife. Rub spice rub on both sides of rib racks.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Flip and bake until a fork easily inserts between bones, 1 to 1 1/2 hours more. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
5. 5 Bring brown sugar, orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, and hot chili paste to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
7. 7 Cut rib racks into individual ribs; toss with glaze in a large bowl until evenly coated. Place ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any additional glaze in the bowl for basting.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Flip, brush with remaining glaze, and bake until browned, 5 to 10 minutes more.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• eggplant
• salt
• tomato puree
• salt
• garlic
• basil leaf
• olive oil
• penne pasta
• ricotta salata

Instructions

1. 1 Combine eggplant and 2 tablespoons salt in a large bowl with water to cover. Place a plate on top of the eggplant to weigh it down and keep it covered in water for about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse eggplant in cool water. Pat dry and cut into cubes.
2. 2 Combine tomato puree, 1 teaspoon rock salt, garlic, and basil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce flavors combine, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute eggplant until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and toss with the tomato-basil sauce; divide into 4 serving bowls. Top with eggplant. Sprinkle 1/4 the ricotta and 1/4 the diced pepper over each bowl.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butternut squash
• salt
• black pepper
• mascarpone cheese
• egg yolk
• parmesan cheese
• wonton wrapper
• butter
• garlic
• sage
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place mashed squash into a mixing bowl. Add salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in mascarpone cheese, egg yolk, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, mixing until filling is combined.
3. 3 Place a wonton wrapper onto a working surface. Wet the tip of a finger in water, and run it all along the outer edge of the wonton skin to moisten. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wonton.
4. 4 Fold the wonton in half to make a half-moon shape, and press the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining wonton wrappers.
5. 5 Place a deep skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in butter and unpeeled clove of garlic.
6. 6 Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Drop filled ravioli into boiling water, a few at a time, and cook until they float to the top, about 2 minutes.
7. 7 Drain ravioli, and transfer to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook just until ravioli are infused with garlic butter flavor, about 2 or 3 more minutes.
8. 8 Serve hot; sprinkle with chopped sage, more black pepper, and extra Parmesan cheese to taste.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• sweet potato
• ricotta cheese
• egg
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• bacon
• butter
• rosemary
• salt
• parmigiano-reggiano

Instructions

1. 1 Prick sweet potato all over with a sharp knife. Microwave until very soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle.
2. 2 Cut potato in half and scoop flesh into a bowl. Mash or blend until smooth. Add ricotta cheese, egg, kosher salt, and cayenne; mix with a spoon until smooth and combined. Stir in flour until mixture comes together into a sticky ball of dough, adding more flour as needed.
3. 3 Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently, adding flour as needed, until no longer sticky. Divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a rope, about 1/2-inch thick, using flour as needed. Dust ropes with flour and cut with a bench scraper into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer pieces onto a sheet pan and let dry on the pan for 15 to 20 minutes, or refrigerate until needed.
4. 4 Make sauce: Cook bacon, stirring occasionally, in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Add butter; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in rosemary. Set sauce aside.
5. 5 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in boiling water until they float to the top, 3 to 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer gnocchi to sauce in the skillet.
6. 6 Place the skillet over medium to medium-high heat; coat gnocchi with sauce, season with salt, and cook until heated through. Turn off heat and stir in 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
7. 7 Transfer gnocchi to a warm serving bowl and top with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano.

By John Mitzewich