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Spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce

Spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook and stir for 1 more minute. Stir in the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and sugar, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the basil, red chile pepper, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 10 minutes more. Remove from heat, and stir in the mascarpone cheese.

By ANGIBEAN

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino con Bottarga

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino con Bottarga

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add garlic to the oil and cook until just warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chile pepper and stir together, reducing the temperature to medium-low. Continue stirring. The garlic should never become dark brown or crispy. If this has happened, the garlic is burnt and no longer appropriate for consumption.
  4. 4 Drain the pasta, reserving at least 1 cup pasta water. Add the spaghetti to the oil mixture, still on medium-low heat. Stir or toss until all the spaghetti is well coated. Add 3/4 of the bottarga and stir to mix with the spaghetti, adding the reserved pasta water to hydrate as needed. There should be a little "sauce" when serving but not soupy.
  5. 5 Divide onto 4 plates and sprinkle with chopped parsley and lemon zest; squeeze lemon juice over and sprinkle remaining bottarga on top right before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Bryan's Sweet and Hot Tomato Pasta Sauce

Bryan's Sweet and Hot Tomato Pasta Sauce

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and red peppers and lightly saute over high heat.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low and mix in tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in celery salt, salt and pepper. Start with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and mix into the sauce. Gradually add brown sugar, depending on acidity of tomatoes. First taste of sauce should be sweet.

By Bryan

Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and chile pepper; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes start to break down and begin to make a sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes; bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently transfer gnocchi to a serving dish using a strainer or slotted spoon.
  3. 3 Stir basil and olives into simmering sauce; cook 1 minute. Pour sauce over gnocchi. Sprinkle servings with Parmesan cheese.

By Laura N

Shrimp, Leek and Spinach Risotto

Shrimp, Leek and Spinach Risotto

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in the rice, and stir until the rice is coated in oil and has started to toast, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in one-third of the boiling vegetable broth; continue stirring until incorporated. Repeat this process twice more, stirring constantly. Incorporating the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all.
  2. 2 While you are cooking the rice, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a pan. Stir in the garlic, leeks, red chili, shrimp, and scallops. Cook until the seafood is just beginning to turn color. Add the red bell pepper and spinach; cook until the seafood is opaque. Combine with the rice, and season to taste with pepper.

By MRSPETEL

Fennel-Prawn Conchiglie

Fennel-Prawn Conchiglie

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the water.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Saute fennel, zucchini, celery, shallots, garlic, and red pepper in hot oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes; add prawns and continue to cook until prawns have changed color, about 1 minute per side.
  3. 3 Pour tomato puree over the vegetables; add fennel seed and stir. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir reserved water from boiling the pasta into the sauce mixture. Season sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour sauce and vegetable mixture over the drained pasta, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and stir to coat.

By deliciousbali

My Sicilian Ex-Mother-in-Law's Peperonata

My Sicilian Ex-Mother-in-Law's Peperonata

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut bell peppers into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add bell peppers; cook and stir until onion becomes translucent, about 7 minutes more.
  3. 3 Stir in wine, then stir in tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook until tomatoes have begun to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil, olives, and oregano; simmer, stirring occasionally, until bell peppers have softened, about 5 minutes more. Add chile pepper; season with salt and black pepper. Serve warm.

By Buckwheat Queen

Savory Kale, Cannellini Bean, and Potato Soup

Savory Kale, Cannellini Bean, and Potato Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrot and garlic; cook for 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Pour in chicken broth, water, and white wine; stir in potatoes, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Add cannelini beans, kale, chile pepper, and black pepper; simmer, covered, for 30 more minutes.

By ChrisKelly

Shrimp Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Shrimp Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel shrimp and place skin, heads, and tails into a large saucepan. Fill pan with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes and 1/2 the parsley in a blender; puree until smooth.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and chile pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour pureed tomato mixture into the pan with the peppers. Add water, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well; add paprika. Let sauce simmer on low to medium heat until juices have reduced.
  5. 5 Strain shrimp shells from the water. Bring water back to a boil and add spaghetti. Cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the rest.
  6. 6 In the meantime, add shrimp to the tomato sauce. Add the reserved water, stir well, and cook until shrimp is pink, about 3 minutes. Plate spaghetti and spoon the sauce on top; garnish with the remaining parsley.

By Socratic Food

Zuppa di Pesce e Frutti di Mare (Mediterranean Seafood Soup)

Zuppa di Pesce e Frutti di Mare (Mediterranean Seafood Soup)

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cod into pieces, reserving any scraps. Peel and devein prawns, reserving shells and any other scraps.
  2. 2 Place cod scraps and prawn scraps, quartered onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until fish stock is fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Strain and reserve fish stock.
  4. 4 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir sliced onion, red chile pepper, and minced garlic until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour in wine; cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add cod, prawns, clams, and mussels; pour in 1 cup fish stock. Simmer until fish is cooked through and clams and mussels have opened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Toast bread in a toaster. Rub garlic halves on to 1 side of toasted bread.
  7. 7 Place a piece of toasted bread in the bottom of each serving bowl. Ladle soup over toasted bread and top with parsley.

By Giulia

Pickled Pig's Feet II

Pickled Pig's Feet II

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
4450 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large stainless steel pot, place pig's feet and enough water to cover. Boil feet 2 hours or until tender; drain. Rinse feet in hot water to remove excess fat. Remove as many bones as you can.
  2. 2 Put 1 chili pepper and 3 pig's feet in each one quart jar. In a separate bowl, mix salt and vinegar together. Pour vinegar mixture over pig's feet to cover. Seal jars and refrigerate for at least 3 days to 1 week before eating.

By Ronnie Zvolensky

Kadai Chicken

Kadai Chicken

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chile peppers; cook and stir until browned, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until softened and reduced, about 7 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook and stir until it is dark red and sauce thickens and starts to stick to the pan, 10 to 15 minutes.

By priya

Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Spicy Dipping Sauce)

Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Spicy Dipping Sauce)

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir water, chile peppers, garlic, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves into the liquid; remove from heat and set aside to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Stir lemon juice into the cooled liquid.

By CJ

Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, combine the fish sauce, rice vinegar, water, sugar, garlic powder and chile pepper. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Taste to make sure the sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors are balanced and adjust if necessary. Pour into bottles and seal with lids.

By BALISAL

Tunisian Harissa

Tunisian Harissa

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove the stems and seeds from the chile peppers. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain. Place the peppers, garlic, caraway, coriander, and salt in a mortar; pound with a pestle until smooth. Place harissa in a jar, and cover the top with a little oil to maintain freshness. Store in the refrigerator.

By Asma Khalfaoui

Cilantro-Chili Pepper Sauce

Cilantro-Chili Pepper Sauce

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the stem end off of the chile peppers, and remove the seeds using a thin knife, otherwise leaving the peppers whole. Place the peppers into a skillet, and toast over medium-high heat, turning frequently, until the skins of the peppers have blackened and loosened, about 10 minutes. The peppers are ready when 1/4 of the skin has blackened. Remove the peppers, place into a small bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to cool and steam for about 15 minutes, then remove and discard the skins. Chop the peppers, and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the sesame oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for 2 minutes to soften, then increase heat to medium-high, and stir in the chopped peppers and salt. Cook and stir until the mixture is hot and sizzling, about 1 minute. Pour in the vinegar, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Scrape the mixture into a blender, and add the soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and green onion. Puree until smooth. Serve immediately.

By Jeff

Fish Sinigang (Tilapia) - Filipino Sour Broth Dish

Fish Sinigang (Tilapia) - Filipino Sour Broth Dish

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium pot, combine the tilapia, bok choy, tomatoes and radish. Stir together the tamarind paste and water; pour into the pot. Toss in the chili peppers if using. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes, or just until the fish is cooked through. Even frozen fish will cook in less than 10 minutes. Do not over cook or else the fish will fall apart. Ladle into bowls to serve.

By Meli D

Laura's Pickled Garlic

Laura's Pickled Garlic

4.4

Prep
Cook
10 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim the tops from the heads of garlic. Peel off all but one layer of the outer skin. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaf, chile peppers and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, and continue to boil for another 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand overnight at room temperature.
  3. 3 Transfer to a clean jar. Strain the brine into the jar with the garlic so that the heads are completely covered. Discard the solids. Cover and store in the refrigerator until using. It will keep for 6 to 8 weeks. To keep longer, store in sterile jars and process in a hot water bath for at least 10 minutes to seal the jars.

By Laura

Sweet and Spicy Pepper Relish

Sweet and Spicy Pepper Relish

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wearing rubber or latex gloves, trim tops off chiles. Pulse chiles, bell peppers, and onion in a food processor, working in batches, until finely chopped, about 1 minute per batch. Transfer to a nonreactive 3-quart pot.
  2. 2 Stir sugar, vinegar, and pickling salt into chile mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring more frequently toward the end of cooking to prevent scorching, until thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Ladle relish into wide-mouth, ½-pint jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean with a damp paper towel. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Screw on the lids and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks or the freezer for up to 6 months.

By foodinjars (Marisa McClellan)

Grandma Oma's Pickled Okra

Grandma Oma's Pickled Okra

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
755 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Inspect three (1-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until brine is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Bring water, vinegar, and salt to a rolling boil in a small saucepan.
  4. 4 Divide okra evenly between the hot, sterlized jars. Place a dried chile and a teaspoon of dill into each jar. Pour hot brine over okra, then run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store jars in a cool, dark area for up to 1 year.

By Lorelei Rusco

Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema

Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cashews in a bowl and pour filtered water over top until completely covered. Soak for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse cashews, then place into a food processor bowl. Add 1/2 cup water, lime juice, vinegar, garlic salt, ground chile pepper, and paprika. Blend for 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 cup water if necessary for desired consistency; blend until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust for flavor.

By Diana71

Aaron's Amazing Simple Beans

Aaron's Amazing Simple Beans

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
610 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place kidney beans into a large container and cover with about 1 quart water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine beans, 1 quart water, preserved lemon, sugar, black pepper, red chile pepper, bay leaf, garlic powder, and anise seed in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover stockpot, and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Remove lemon, bay leaf, and red chile pepper from bean mixture. Mash about 10% of the beans against the sides of the stockpot using the back of a spoon. Cover stockpot and simmer for 45 minutes more.
  4. 4 Remove cover from stockpot and simmer beans until beans are thickened and water is evaporated, about 15 minutes more.

By ACONTORER

Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

Suegra's Tomatillo Chicken

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tomatillos, red chile peppers, and California chile pods in a small roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet; cook in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, turning frequently. If chiles start to get too dark, transfer to a blender or the bowl of a food processor.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces; cook, turning to sear evenly on all sides.
  4. 4 Combine tomatillos and chiles in a blender or the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Season with salt; add to skillet with chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Cyber Pana

Homemade Mexican Chorizo

Homemade Mexican Chorizo

4.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chile peppers in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak until softened, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place pork butt and pork fat in the freezer for 30 minutes. Chill meat grinder in the freezer to make grinding the meat easier.
  3. 3 Grind allspice berries and cloves using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Set aside.
  4. 4 Drain chile peppers and place in a food processor or blender. Add vinegar and puree until smooth.
  5. 5 Fit the chilled meat grinder with a medium plate. Pass the partially frozen pork and fat through the grinder. Combine ground meat with pureed chile peppers, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin in a bowl. Mix well with your hands for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour, or overnight.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, soak casing in cold water for about 30 minutes. Place the wide end of a small sausage-stuffing funnel up against the sink tap and run cold water through the inside of the casing.
  7. 7 Use the medium sausage-stuffing funnel attachment and place casing on the outside of the tube. Start passing meat mixture through the funnel, stopping just as it starts to come out the other end. Tie the casing into a knot at the end, then continue passing the meat mixture through the funnel, supporting the sausage with your other hand. Once the meat mixture is finished, tie the other end of the casing into a knot.
  8. 8 Twist the casing at regular intervals to create individual links, alternating between twisting in opposite directions. Poke 2 to 3 small holes into each sausage with a metal skewer to allow air to escape during cooking.
  9. 9 Cook as desired or chill in the fridge for up to 3 days.

By brandon

Grilled Red Snapper with Lemon Chive Sauce

Grilled Red Snapper with Lemon Chive Sauce

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place snapper on a large plate; squeeze juice of 1 lemon onto each side and inside cavity. Set snapper aside to marinate, about 10 minutes. Combine soy sauce, butter, and ginger in a small bowl. Mix remaining lemon juice, tomatoes, chives, chile pepper, sugar, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet to smoking hot over medium-high heat. Cook snapper until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute per side.
  4. 4 Place snapper on preheated grill; brush with soy mixture on each side. Grill, basting occasionally with soy mixture, until snapper flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Transfer snapper to serving platter. Pour tomato mixture over snapper to serve.

By ELevo