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Spanish Farro
Dinner

Spanish Farro

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a heavy skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add onions and salt; cook and stir until onions have softened up and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, ancho chili powder, and chipotle chili powder; cook and stir about 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook and stir about 2 minutes over medium heat. Add oregano and drained farro. Stir until farro is completely coated with the spice/butter mixture, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour in chicken broth. Raise heat to high and bring to a simmer. As soon as mixture starts to bubble, stir, and cover. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Place pan in preheated oven and bake until farro is tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Fluff grains with a fork.

By John Mitzewich

Fresh Spinach Madeline
Side Dish

Fresh Spinach Madeline

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place spinach and water in a microwave-safe steamer. Microwave until spinach is wilted down, about 2 minutes. Drain off liquid and set spinach aside.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour to create a paste. Season with salt. Pour in half-and-half, whisking continuously until smooth. Add onion, garlic, ancho chile powder, and cayenne, whisking until incorporated. Add spinach.
  4. 4 Set aside 2 tablespoons habanero-flavored cheese. Stir remaining cheese into the spinach mixture and spoon into a small oval baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bread crumbs.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker
Dinner

Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker

Prep
5 min
Cook
430 min
Total
435 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, chile powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over the surface of the pork shoulder.
  2. 2 Place seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Add broth and liquid smoke.
  3. 3 Cover and cook on Low until pork is cooked through, 7 to 8 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred.
  4. 4 Pour liquid from the slow cooker in a 2-quart saucepan, add barbecue sauce, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat. Cook until liquid has reduced to about 1/2 cup, 7 to 8 minutes. Pour over shredded pork and mix to combine.

By Bibi

Vegan Queso
Appetizer Mexican

Vegan Queso

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cashews in a bowl and cover with 1/2 of the hot water. Soak for 5 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine drained cashews, remaining 1 1/4 cup hot water, nutritional yeast, salsa, garlic, ancho chile powder, Dijon mustard, cumin, and salt in a high-powered blender (such as Vitamix®). Start blending at lowest speed and slowly increase the speed. Blend for 2 minutes. Add more hot water if you want the queso to have a pourable consistency.

By Brooke Mulford

Lentil Tacos
Lunch

Lentil Tacos

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and fennel in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add spice mixture and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium and add cooked lentils, tomato paste, a few splashes of water, and chipotle peppers. Cook, mashing lightly with a fork and adding water if necessary, until lentils are heated through and hold together, about 5 minutes. Season with additional salt if needed and adobo or hot sauce.
  4. 4 Lightly toast tortillas in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Spread about 1/3 cup filling down center of each tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve with guacamole and lime wedges.

By isachandra

CCRyder's Smoker Rib Rub

CCRyder's Smoker Rib Rub

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix white sugar, brown sugar, sea salt, red chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ancho chile powder, black pepper, thyme, cumin, rosemary, nutmeg, allspice, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Rub generously onto ribs or meat of your choice. Cover and refrigerate meat 8 hours to overnight before smoking.

By ccryder81

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
Pantry American

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon flour. Whisk constantly until the mixture is thick and all the flour is incorporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Slowly pour cold milk into the butter mixture, whisking constantly until combined. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in paprika, ground chipotle, ancho chile powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add sharp Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Muenster cheese, a handful at a time; stir until thoroughly melted. Season with salt to taste.

By John Mitzewich

Sauteed Shrimp over Polenta
Dinner

Sauteed Shrimp over Polenta

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 cups chicken stock and half-and-half until nearly boiling. Add polenta and stir constantly until no clumps remain, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until tender and thickened, 20 to 30 minutes. Add additional stock or water if polenta is too thick.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock, oregano, thyme, and ancho chile powder. Simmer until vegetables reach desired texture, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, stir Parmesan cheese into the polenta. Add shrimp to the vegetable mixture; cook until pink and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Spoon polenta onto serving plates and top with shrimp mixture.

By Mary Young

Chef John's Turkey Chili
Dinner

Chef John's Turkey Chili

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
100 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the spice mix: Mix ancho chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, chipotle pepper, oregano, cocoa powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Make the chili: Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground turkey and garlic. Cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up any large chunks, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in spice mixture. Cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato purée and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook until turkey meat is broken down, about 1 hour. Stir in beans, and continue to simmer until flavors have blended, 20 to 30 more minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Chili Lime Chicken
Dinner Mexican

Chili Lime Chicken

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ancho chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in canola oil and lime juice until well-combined; thin with additional canola oil if mixture seems too thick.
  2. 2 Arrange chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish; pour marinade over chicken, covering it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Arrange chicken on the baking sheet; do not crowd. Discard any excess marinade.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes.

By Larry Dean

Quick Baby Back Ribs
Dinner American

Quick Baby Back Ribs

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect heat with a pile of charcoal on one side and nothing under the food. Once it is going, spread soaked mesquite woodchips on top of charcoal embers.
  2. 2 Remove membrane from ribs. Combine salt, pepper, paprika, chile powder, and thyme in a small bowl; rub into ribs. Cut the slab of ribs in half.
  3. 3 Place ribs over indirect heat; close the lid. Cook for 20 minutes, then brush ribs with barbeque sauce. Cover and continue cooking for 30 more minutes.

By Mike Swieton

Beef Chili (No Beans)
Dinner

Beef Chili (No Beans)

2.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
140 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large, deep pot over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil. When oil is shimmering, add onions. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Crumble ground beef into the pot. Stir to combine and cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, oregano, allspice, ancho chili powder, and salt; stir until well combined. Mix in tomato paste and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Add beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.

By Sacred Plates

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Dinner American

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork tenderloin into a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes, onion, garlic, water, oregano, brown sugar, and ancho chile powder together in a bowl. Pour mixture over pork tenderloin.
  3. 3 Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.
  4. 4 Remove tenderloin from the slow cooker. Slice or chop; serve topped with some tomato sauce from slow cooker.

By Carrie C

Curried Quinoa
Dinner Indian

Curried Quinoa

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring until soft, about 2 minutes. Add quinoa and cook, adding more oil if the pan seems dry. Stir until quinoa is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add curry and chile powder. Cover and simmer until broth evaporates and quinoa is tender, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By AF.

Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken
Dinner Mexican

Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

Prep
20 min
Cook
240 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix chile powder, paprika, onion, garlic, and cumin together in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Coat all sides of chicken with seasoning mix.
  3. 3 Pour 1/2 of the salsa in a slow cooker and spread to cover the bottom. Place chicken on top and cover with remaining salsa.
  4. 4 Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Shred chicken with tongs and stir thoroughly so it can absorb remaining juices in the slow cooker.

By mrlkn

Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs
Dinner American

Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
170 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix ancho chile powder, white and brown sugars, salt, black pepper, cumin, dry mustard, cayenne, and chipotle pepper in a small bowl until combined.
  3. 3 Place rib rack, meat-side down, on heavy-duty aluminum foil. Prick back of the rack several times with a knife. Generously apply a coating of dry rub to all sides of the rack. Store any remaining dry rub in an airtight container for future use.
  4. 4 With the meat facing down, fold foil around the rack to create a tight seal. Transfer to a sheet pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, about 2 hours. Remove and cool 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. 7 Open foil, drain and discard any accumulated juices and fat. Brush barbeque sauce on all sides of the rack.
  8. 8 Turn the rack on the foil so the meat is facing up. Return to the oven, leaving the foil open and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush another layer of barbeque sauce on the meat side only. Repeat baking and brushing with sauce 4 more times, for a total of 50 minutes baking time.
  9. 9 Cut rack into individual rib segments and serve with more barbeque sauce.

By John Mitzewich

Goat and Butternut Squash Stew
Dinner

Goat and Butternut Squash Stew

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
110 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cumin, coriander, ginger, sweet paprika, smoked sweet paprika, smoked hot paprika, and chile powder together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Rub goat shank with about 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. 3 Heat coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering. Cook goat shank in hot oil until browned as completely as you can get it, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove shank to a bowl, reserving oil in the skillet.
  4. 4 Reduce heat under the skillet to low. Cook and stir onion in the retained oil until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and garlic; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the cumin mixture over the squash mixture; cook and stir 1 minute more.
  5. 5 Stir tomatoes, water, cinnamon stick, and saffron into the squash mixture; return goat shank to the Dutch oven, bring the liquid to a simmer, and cook until the goat meat is tender and falling from the bone, 90 minutes to 2 hours.
  6. 6 Remove shank from Dutch oven to a cutting board. Strip meat from the bone and cut into bite-size pieces. Discard bone. Stir meat into the squash mixture, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the meat is reheated, about 5 minutes.

By NMHeckel

CCRyder's Cider-Smoked Ribs
Dinner

CCRyder's Cider-Smoked Ribs

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
230 min
Total
725 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix white sugar, brown sugar, sea salt, chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ancho chile powder, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, cumin, nutmeg, allspice, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl to make the rib rub.
  2. 2 Coat ribs evenly with rub. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat smoker to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) per manufacturer's instructions. Place ribs on smoker meat-side up. Smoke until browned, about 1 1/2 hour. Remove from smoker.
  4. 4 Pour apple cider into an aluminum roasting pan. Position ribs in the pan, standing on end if needed. Cover with aluminum foil. Return to the smoker. Continue smoking ribs until tender, about 2 hours more.
  5. 5 Transfer ribs to a grill. Brush barbeque sauce on top. Grill until dark brown, about 10 minutes per side.

By ccryder81

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Mango-Ancho Sauce
Dinner American

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Mango-Ancho Sauce

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mango, lime juice, honey, ancho chile powder, and salt in the bowl of a small food processor; pulse until smooth. Remove 1/4 cup of the sauce to a small bowl and whisk in rice wine vinegar and olive oil to make a marinade. Place remaining sauce in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag and drizzle with mango-ancho marinade. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Twenty minutes before grilling, remove chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Discard the remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Place chicken on the hot grill, skin-side down, and grill for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and grill on the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Continue flipping every 3 to 4 minutes until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 22 to 25 minutes total. Turn grill to low heat and brush both sides of the chicken with reserved mango-ancho sauce, grilling an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

By France Cevallos

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Dinner

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. 2 Combine sweet potatoes, chipotle pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat. Spread sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. 3 Roast sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until the outside is crunchy and inside is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  4. 4 Cook and stir remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ancho chile powder, cumin, and dried oregano together in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour tomatoes and water into the onion mixture and bring to a simmer. Add cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir black beans and cooled sweet potatoes into the onion-tomato mixture. Add more water if mixture is too thick. Simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.

By John Mitzewich

Aztec Chicken with Sweet Potato-Corn Mash
Dinner Latin American

Aztec Chicken with Sweet Potato-Corn Mash

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
57 min
Total
272 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine oil, honey, ancho chile powder, garlic, and hot sauce in a bowl; whisk together. Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag; pour in marinade and close bag. Marinate in refrigerator, 3 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Place corn in a shallow baking pan. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Place both sweet potatoes and corn in the preheated oven. Bake until corn is roasted and brown, about 25 minutes. Continue baking until sweet potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes more.
  5. 5 Allow corn and sweet potatoes to cool until easy to handle, about 20 minutes. Cut kernels from ears of corn; transfer half to a blender. Peel and cube sweet potatoes; add to the blender. Add cream; puree. Transfer mash to a bowl; stir in the remaining corn. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
  6. 6 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  7. 7 Remove chicken from bag and place on preheated grill; discard remaining marinade. Cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  8. 8 Cut chicken breasts into 3 equal pieces; serve on top of sweet potato-corn mash.

By Vintage Chef

Best No-Bean Chili
Dinner

Best No-Bean Chili

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
130 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour coffee into a slow cooker and set slow cooker to High; add diced tomatoes, beer, tomato paste, beef broth, brown sugar, chili sauce, jalapeno peppers, cumin, cocoa powder, chile powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, coriander, and salt.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onions, and garlic in the skillet until the beef is browned completely, 7 to 10 minutes; add to mixture in the slow cooker.
  3. 3 Slowly pour cornmeal into the slow cooker while stirring to assure no lumps.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to Low and cook for 2 hours.

By Bob

Spicy Flat Iron Steak Rub
Dinner American

Spicy Flat Iron Steak Rub

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ancho chile powder, chipotle chile powder, salt-free seasoning blend, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Sprinkle over both sides of the steak, and rub into the meat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days.
  2. 2 Before cooking, drizzle steak with vegetable oil, and rub the oil into the meat. Cook as desired.

By Michelle Berger

Smoked Paprika Chicken Thighs
Dinner American

Smoked Paprika Chicken Thighs

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 In a large resealable storage bag, combine paprika, garlic, ancho chile powder, salt, turmeric, and black pepper; add olive oil and apple cider vinegar and mix together. Place chicken thighs into the bag, reseal, and massage seasoning mix into chicken. Marinate, refrigerated, for at least 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the skin is crispy, about 40 minutes, brushing occasionally with the pan drippings. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thick part of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). For extra crispy skin, place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

By France Cevallos

Creamy Elote Dip
Dinner Mexican

Creamy Elote Dip

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Cook corn on the preheated grill for 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes; transfer to a cutting board and cool for 5 minutes. Cut kernels from cobs.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and jalapeño; cook about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in corn; cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Off heat, stir in cilantro. Transfer dip to a serving dish. Sprinkle chile powder over top; garnish with cotija cheese.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Lee's Chislic
Dinner American

Lee's Chislic

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the beef cubes into a large mixing bowl. Season with brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ancho powder, chipotle powder, salt-free seasoning, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. 3 Cook the beef in batches in the hot oil until browned on all sides and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 3 minutes for medium. Drain the beef cubes briefly on a paper towel-lined plate before serving. Allow the oil to become hot again before cooking the next batch of beef.

By Lee Kruger