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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
• 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
• 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
• butter
• onion
• paprika
• red lentil
• bulgur
• tomato paste
• vegetable stock
• mint
• lemon
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook onions in hot butter until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Stir paprika, lentils, and bulgur into onions to coat with butter.
3. 3 Add tomato paste, vegetable stock, and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil and cook until soft and creamy, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Crumble dried mint leaves into soup; stir and remove from heat.
5. 5 Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint to serve.

By Genevia Jensen

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• mayonnaise
• lemon peel
• garlic
• preserved lemon brine
• saffron
• egg white
• dukkah
• chicken tenderloin

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Combine mayonnaise, lemon peel, garlic, lemon brine, cayenne pepper, and saffron in a mini food processor; blend until smooth, scraping down sides once or twice. Refrigerate aioli until ready to use.
3. 3 Place egg whites into a dish or bowl. Place dukkah into a second dish. Dip chicken tenders first into egg whites, letting excess drip off, then coat with dukkah. Place tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning over halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• almond
• sesame seed
• red chile powder
• turmeric
• onion salt
• celery salt
• cumin seed
• coriander

Instructions

1. 1 Grind almonds into small pieces using a mortar and pestle. Add sesame seeds, red chile powder, turmeric, onion salt, celery salt, cumin seeds, coriander, and cayenne; mix well.

By pixiedust

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• ground beef
• onion
• parsley
• allspice
• salt
• black pepper
• skewer

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak in water.
2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, parsley, cayenne, allspice, salt and pepper until evenly blended. Divide into 6 portions, and press around one end of the skewers to form a log shape approximately 1 inch thick and 6 inches long.
3. 3 Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat is no longer pink.

By Lebanese Cuisine

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• butter
• olive oil
• onion
• long-grain white rice
• chicken stock
• salt
• saffron

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Melt butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3. 3 Place rice into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add onion and stir until rice is thoroughly coated. Place the dish on a baking sheet.
4. 4 Combine chicken stock, salt, cayenne pepper, and saffron in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5 Pour stock mixture over rice in the baking dish and stir to combine. Spread mixture evenly along the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and fluff rice with a fork.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• flour
• oregano
• salt
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• herb seasoning
• black pepper
• ground lamb

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine flour, oregano, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add ground lamb and knead until thoroughly mixed together, about 3 minutes.
3. 3 Shape seasoned lamb mixture and place into a loaf pan; set on top of a baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, turning halfway to ensure even browning, for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
5. 5 Wrap loaf in aluminum foil and let rest for about 10 minutes. Slice as thinly as possible to make doner kebab pieces.

By wakeylass

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• brown lentil
• carrot
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• water
• cumin
• curry powder
• brown rice

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water; add lentils and bring to a rolling boil. Cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add grated carrots; cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain lentils and carrots.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat; add onions and garlic. Cook and stir until onions wilt and become transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lentils and carrots and reduce heat to medium-low. Add enough water to the pot to keep the lentil mixture from drying out.
3. 3 Sprinkle cumin, cayenne, curry powder, salt, and pepper over lentils; stir until heated through and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

By Deena K Boyd

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• eggplant
• garlic
• kosher salt
• lemon
• tahini
• olive oil
• greek yogurt
• mint
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Prick the surface of the skin of eggplants several times with the tip of a knife.
2. 2 Place eggplants directly on grill. Turn frequently with tongs while skin chars. Cook until eggplants have collapsed and are very soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 When eggplants are cool enough to handle, split them in half and scrape flesh into a colander placed over a bowl. Drain 5 or 10 minutes.
4. 4 Transfer eggplant to mixing bowl. Add crushed garlic and salt; mash until creamy but with a little texture, about 5 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and cayenne pepper. Stir in yogurt.
5. 5 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled. Stir in mint and parsley, and taste to adjust seasonings before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chicken stock
• red lentil
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• cumin
• lemon juice
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Bring chicken stock and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. 4 Stir onion mixture into lentils; season with cumin and cayenne. Continue simmering until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.
5. 5 Puree soup in a standing blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.

By Jen Yagoobian Pfister

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• red bell pepper
• tomato
• tilapia fillet
• water
• olive oil
• paprika
• chicken bouillon granules
• salt
• pepper
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
2. 2 Layer sliced red peppers and tomatoes in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange tilapia fillets on top.
3. 3 Whisk water, oil, paprika, bouillon granules, cayenne, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over tilapia, then sprinkle with parsley. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork and vegetables tender, about 1 hour.

By Sephardi Jessi

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chickpea
• tahini
• olive oil
• garlic salt
• onion powder
• turmeric
• allspice
• paprika
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Add chickpeas to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until peas are soft and can be crushed with a spoon, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender.
2. 2 Add tahini, oil, garlic salt, onion powder, turmeric, allspice, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper to the blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend on high until mostly smooth, but still thick, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Muthanna Yacoub

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• tahini
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• garlic
• cumin
• salt
• sesame oil
• hot pepper sauce
• chickpea
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, sesame oil, and hot sauce in a food processor or blender; blend until very smooth, about 3 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and blend for 2 minutes. Add water and blend for 3 minutes more. Chill in refrigerator.

By Uncle Richard

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chickpea
• yellow onion
• parsley
• garlic
• all-purpose flour
• lemon juice
• salt
• cumin
• coriander
• baking soda
• oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place dried chickpeas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 12 to 24 hours. Drain.
3. 3 Blend chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until mixture is finely ground and holds together when pressed.
4. 4 Transfer falafel mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Divide falafel mixture into 12 portions and roll each with moistened hands to form a ball.
6. 6 Working in batches, cook falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• onion
• ground beef
• garlic
• cinnamon
• allspice
• salt
• long grain rice
• chicken broth
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a heavy, oven-safe skillet over high heat. Cook chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken breasts from skillet and set aside. Add onion and ground beef to the skillet; cook until onions are starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with cinnamon, allspice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
3. 3 Stir rice into the skillet until fully coated with oil and spices. Place chicken breasts on top of the rice and pour in broth. Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until rice has absorbed all liquid, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

By KitchenDude

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• walnut
• breadcrumb
• red bell pepper
• garlic
• lemon juice
• pomegranate molasses
• salt
• paprika
• aleppo pepper flakes
• cumin
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook and stir frequently until walnuts smell toasted and are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer walnuts to a plate to cool. Reserve 2 or 3 to coarsely chop and use for garnish.
2. 2 Place the skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle in bread crumbs; cook and stir frequently until crumbs turn golden brown, 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle onto plate with walnuts.
3. 3 Place peppers in bowl of a food processor. Add walnuts, toasted bread crumbs, garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, paprika, Aleppo pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
4. 4 Pulse on and off, scraping mixture down occasionally, until mixture is fairly fine and smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
5. 5 Transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to swirl indentations on the surface to capture the garnishes. Garnish with reserved chopped walnuts, a drizzle of olive oil, pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chickpea
• tahini
• lemon
• olive oil
• sun-dried tomato
• oil
• maple syrup
• nutritional yeast
• fennel seed
• onion
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place garbanzo beans, tahini, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, and maple syrup in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add in fennel seed, nutritional yeast, and onion; blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

By gurtess smyrnakins

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• shortening
• ground beef
• tomato
• onion
• parsley
• green pepper
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, mix active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 cup warm water. Allow to stand approximately 5 minutes.
2. 2 In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, 3 tablespoons shortening, remaining sugar, remaining water and the yeast preparation. Knead until smooth. Use the remaining shortening to remove any dough sticking to the sides of the bowl, and to remove dough from fingers. Cover with a towel and place in a warm location until doubled in size, about 2 to 3 hours.
3. 3 In a medium bowl, mix ground beef, tomatoes, onions, parsley, green bell pepper, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
4. 4 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly flour a large baking sheet.
5. 5 On a lightly floured surface, form dough into 12 balls. Separate each ball in half. Roll halves into balls. Place balls on the prepared baking sheet. Allow to stand approximately 10 minutes.
6. 6 Roll balls into 7 inch diameter circles. Spread approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons meat mixture over each circle. Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink and dough is lightly browned.

By Jane

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• carrot
• grapeseed oil
• cumin
• coriander
• salt
• black pepper
• yogurt
• tahini
• lemon juice
• garlic powder
• parsley
• aleppo pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss carrot sticks with oil, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to the air fryer basket and set timer for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and continue cooking until carrots are tender and starting to brown, about 5 minutes more.
3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cayenne in a small bowl. Season with salt.
4. 4 Plate carrots and drizzle the sauce on top. Garnish with parsley and aleppo flakes.

By LauraF

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• garlic
• salt
• ground lamb
• onion
• parsley
• coriander
• cumin
• cinnamon
• allspice
• ginger
• black pepper
• bamboo skewer

Instructions

1. 1 Mash garlic into a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board.
2. 2 Mix garlic into lamb with onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended.
3. 3 Form mixture into 28 balls. Form each ball around the tip of a skewer, flattening it into a 2-inch oval; repeat with remaining skewers. Place kebabs onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
5. 5 Cook skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a kebab should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By SRKELZ

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• onion
• cilantro
• meatless ground beef substitute
• paprika
• greek seasoning
• cumin
• cinnamon
• salt
• black pepper
• pita bread
• lettuce
• tomato
• onion
• tzatziki

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Combine onion and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until minced. Add ground beef substitute, paprika, Greek seasoning, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper; pulse until well combined. Form mixture into eight 4x2-inch patties.
3. 3 Cook patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
4. 4 Fill each pita half with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced onion, 1 tablespoon tzatziki, and a cooked patty.

By RyanC Miami

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• chickpea
• onion
• parsley
• garlic
• egg
• cumin
• coriander
• salt
• lemon juice
• baking powder
• black pepper
• bread crumb
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mash chickpeas in a bowl using a masher. Combine mashed chickpeas, onions, parsley, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth.
3. 3 Mix eggs, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl. Add chickpea mixture and mix together. Add bread crumbs slowly and combine using your hands until mixture will hold together when frying.
4. 4 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch diameter patties. Fry patties in hot oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

By Dani

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• tomato
• chicken stock
• red lentil
• bulgur
• rice
• tomato paste
• mint
• paprika
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in chicken stock, lentils, bulgur, rice, tomato paste, mint, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils and rice are tender, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

By Jenna

Ingredients

• ✓ cayenne pepper
• whole grain bread
• yellow onion
• parsley
• garlic
• ground beef
• ground lamb
• salt
• black pepper
• allspice
• paprika
• cardamom
• nutmeg
• water
• bamboo skewer

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Cut toasted bread slice into thin strips on a cutting board; cut strips across into a small dice.
3. 3 Place onion, parsley, and garlic on top of diced bread on the cutting board; chop until mixture is finely diced.
4. 4 Season beef and lamb with kosher salt, black pepper, allspice, paprika, cardamom, nutmeg, and cayenne. Add onion mixture and water. Mix and mash with your hands until well combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
5. 5 Remove meat from the refrigerator and roll ¼ of the mixture into a ball using wet hands. Pierce in the middle with a bamboo skewer. Shape meat into a uniform log, about 6 inches long and 2 inches wide.
6. 6 Meanwhile, preheat a charcoal grill until coals are very hot.
7. 7 Place kebabs on the hot grill until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes or so. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a kebab should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
8. 8 Serve and enjoy.

By John Mitzewich