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Thai-style Cucumber Salad

Thai-style Cucumber Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the tamarind juice, cilantro, peanuts, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

By Michael Alejandro Genao

Thai-Inspired Noodle Salad

Thai-Inspired Noodle Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook soba noodles in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  2. 2 Pour rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil into a large bowl. Mix in brown sugar, lime zest, garlic, and red pepper flakes; stir until sugar dissolves. Toss in carrot, cilantro, and peanuts until well combined.
  3. 3 Cut noodles into 3-inch lengths. Stir into carrot mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. 4 Toss salad again before serving. If dry, splash with soy sauce and rice vinegar. Serve cold.

By Christiana Heins

Pad Thai with Tofu

Pad Thai with Tofu

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Coat tofu with cornstarch in a bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat; fry tofu until lightly browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Place noodles in a bowl and pour in enough boiling water to cover; soak until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Combine water, sriracha, soy sauce, sugar, tamarind concentrate, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir sauce until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu, noodles, and sliced onion; cook and stir until tofu is golden brown; about 3 minutes. Stir in sauce gradually until noodles are well-coated.
  5. 5 Push noodle mixture to one side of the wok. Crack egg onto opposite side of wok; stir until beginning to set, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir egg into noodles gently. Garnish with green onions, peanuts, and lime wedges.

By Van Dana

Thai-Style Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Thai-Style Grilled Pork Tenderloin

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 For the sauce: Whisk granulated sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl; set aside for serving.
  2. 2 For the pork: Combine buttery spread, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and pepper in a bowl. Combine marinade and pork in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag tightly, toss to coat pork, and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
  3. 3 Weave 2 pieces of pork onto each skewer.
  4. 4 For a charcoal grill: Open the bottom grill vents completely. Light a large chimney starter filled with charcoal briquettes (100 briquettes; 6 quarts). When the coals are hot, pour them in an even layer over the grill. Set the cooking grate in place, cover, and heat the grill until hot, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 For a gas grill: Turn all the burners to high, cover, and heat the grill until hot, about 15 minutes. Oil the cooking grate and adjust the burners as needed to maintain high heat.
  6. 6 Place the skewers on the preheated grill; cook until pork is cooked through and lightly charred around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through.
  7. 7 Transfer the skewers to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove pork from the skewers, sprinkle the cilantro leaves over the top, and serve, passing the sauce separately.

By Melt Organic Buttery Spread

Dad's Pad Thai

Dad's Pad Thai

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch bean sprouts in the boiling water for approximately 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain well. When the water returns to a boil, add rice noodles. Cook until tender but firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs in a small bowl; add a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, stir together lime juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and fish sauce.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and fry for a few seconds. Add pepper flakes and carrots; cook for 1 minute then remove from the wok. Add beaten eggs to the wok and gently scramble. When eggs have set, pour in carrots, sauce, bean sprouts, noodles, peanuts, and green onions; toss together.

By Jenny

Chicken Salad With Thai-Flavored Dressing

Chicken Salad With Thai-Flavored Dressing

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix chicken, celery, green onions and peanuts. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, sugar, red pepper, cilantro and mint, plus 2 Tbs. water.
  2. 2 Toss dressing with chicken mixture and serve on a bed of Boston lettuce with the suggested accompaniments.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Thai Chicken with Basil Stir Fry

Thai Chicken with Basil Stir Fry

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes.
  3. 3 In a skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, and garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Mix in chicken strips, and cook about 3 minutes, until browned. Stir in the coconut milk sauce. Continue cooking until sauce is reduced be about 1/3. Mix in mushrooms, green onions, and basil, and cook until heated through. Serve over the cooked rice.

By GABRIELLEDC

Garlic Basil Spread

Garlic Basil Spread

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine basil leaves, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a food processor or blender. Pulse 3 to 4 times. Slowly pour in canola oil and olive oil and blend until thick and creamy, about 30 seconds. Add additional oil if needed to make the spread smoother.

By Allrecipes

Firehouse BBQ Sauce

Firehouse BBQ Sauce

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour ketchup into a large saucepan. Pour vinegar into the ketchup bottle, shake to loosen any remaining ketchup, and pour into the saucepan. Save the bottle, and clean. Stir in the brown sugar, butter, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat until almost boiling, but do not boil. For convenience, refrigerate leftover sauce in the clean ketchup bottle.

By LAURAL840

Cheese Crackers

Cheese Crackers

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, salt, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; add Cheddar cheese and toss until cheese is coated. Pour in melted butter; stir until mixture is moist and crumbly. Add rice cereal and knead by hand until dough is well-blended.
  3. 3 Roll dough into 1/2-inch balls; arrange on a baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until light and crispy, about 30 minutes.

By Domestic Chef

Bacon Caramel

Bacon Caramel

1.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
102 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat to make simple syrup. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, 7 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine simple syrup, bacon fat, molasses, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently, until a thick syrup forms, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour syrup into a freezer-safe container.
  3. 3 Freeze until syrup sets, 1 to 2 hours. Slice into individual caramels and wrap in waxed paper.

By Amy Turner

Uncle Earl's NC BBQ Sauce

Uncle Earl's NC BBQ Sauce

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan or soup pot, stir together the ketchup, cider vinegar, sugar, butter, red pepper flakes and hot sauce. Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sauce is heated through. Use right away, or store in the refrigerator for up to a month.

By CarolinaDarlin

Korean Kimchi

Korean Kimchi

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
3080 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the cabbage leaves into 2 inch long pieces. Spread 1/4 of the leaves into a large, non-metallic bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 of the salt. Repeat layering all of the cabbage has been salted. Let stand at room temperature until a lot of liquid has been pulled from the leaves and the cabbage is tender, 3 to 4 hours; drain. Rinse the cabbage in 2 or 3 changes of water. Drain again very well and return the cabbage to the mixing bowl.
  2. 2 Sprinkle the cabbage with the minced garlic, green onions, MSG, and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with additional salt and toss until evenly combined. Pack the mixture into a sterilized gallon-sized glass jar. Cover the jar with wax paper and a loose fitting lid so the seal is not airtight.
  3. 3 Allow the cabbage to ferment at room temperature until it reaches the desired degree of sourness, 2 to 5 days. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.

By Christina P

Brilliant Sauteed Broccoli

Brilliant Sauteed Broccoli

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil. Fill a large bowl or pot with half ice and half water. When the water comes to a boil, add the broccoli florets using a strainer with a handle if possible. Allow the broccoli to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just tender. Immediately remove from the boiling water, using the strainer or draining, and transfer to bowl of ice to stop the cooking process. Immerse the broccoli completely in the ice water for a minute or two. Remove and place in a dish that has been lined with paper towels. This part can be done up to two days in advance.
  2. 2 In a cup or small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese and brown sugar; set aside.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Throw in the broccoli and season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the broccoli, then cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and dust with the Parmesan cheese mixture.

By Aaron Geiger

Quick Balsamic-Glazed Salmon

Quick Balsamic-Glazed Salmon

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for 2 minutes; flip and cook for 2 minutes more. Whisk balsamic vinegar and honey together; pour over salmon. Continue cooking over low heat until flesh flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top before serving.

By FastCheapDiet

Drunken Flat Iron Steak

Drunken Flat Iron Steak

3.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place steak into a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour in the dry vermouth and sweet vermouth and stir to coat the steak. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 6 hours to marinate.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove steak from the bag and discard the marinade. Season the steak on both sides with red pepper flakes. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired degree of doneness. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

By Cocina JNOTS

Keto Zuppa Toscana

Keto Zuppa Toscana

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and red pepper flakes; cook until crumbly, browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and transfer sausage to a bowl.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium and cook bacon in the same pot until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain, leaving a few tablespoons of drippings in the pot. Stir in onions and garlic; cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and boil until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium. Stir in heavy cream and the cooked sausage; heat through. Mix spinach into the soup just before serving.

By vtoshach

Classic Cauliflower au Gratin

Classic Cauliflower au Gratin

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Combine sour cream, Cheddar cheese, onion, melted butter, red pepper flakes, and salt in a baking dish. Mix in cauliflower. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

By janette

Quick Grilled Chicken Breast

Quick Grilled Chicken Breast

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Lightly coat each chicken breast with olive oil. Sprinkle each side of the chicken lightly with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; rub to coat evenly.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes, flipping each breast only once halfway through cooking time. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By meg

Homemade Salami

Homemade Salami

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
1545 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard seed, curing salt, black pepper and liquid smoke. Mix in the red pepper flakes if desired. Roll the mixture into a 2 inch diameter log, and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Make a few slits in the bottom of the roll to allow the fat to drain when cooking. Place roll onto a broiler pan, and fill the bottom part of the pan with about 1 inch of water to keep the salami moist.
  3. 3 Bake for 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from pan and cool completely before unwrapping the salami. Slice and eat as lunch meat, or serve on a tray with crackers and cheese.

By A King

Sesame Dipping Sauce

Sesame Dipping Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and red pepper flakes in hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add soy sauce, honey, orange juice, ginger, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and lime juice. Cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By ajt1120

Spicy Ramen-Stuffed Jalapenos

Spicy Ramen-Stuffed Jalapenos

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
  2. 2 Roughly chop the cooked ramen noodles. Set aside.
  3. 3 Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, ginger paste, garlic paste, pepper flakes, and salt together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Hollow out jalapenos and remove seeds. Stuff each jalapeno evenly with cream cheese mixture. Wrap each with one slice of bacon. Lay the jalapenos on top of the baking sheet rack.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is browned and crisp, 30 to 45 minutes.

By Cooking in the Comments

Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne

Spinach and Grilled Chicken Penne

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
27 min
Total
42 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Spread butter, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, and garlic powder over chicken breasts on a plate or cutting board.
  2. 2 Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  3. 3 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. Pour penne into a colander to drain.
  4. 4 Place the penne, chicken breasts, spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes in the pot. Cook and stir over low heat until the spinach is wilted but still green, about 7 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5 Mix pasta into spinach-chicken mixture; toss well.

By Regina