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Firecracker Crackers

Firecracker Crackers

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
550 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk canola oil, crushed red pepper flakes, ranch dressing mix, and chili powder together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Divide crackers evenly into two 1-gallon-sized sealable bags. Pour oil mixture evenly over crackers; seal the bags and flip to allow oil mixture to run over the crackers for 5 minutes; flip again. Repeat the flipping every five minutes to evenly coat the crackers for about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Remove crackers from the bags and spread onto large platters. Allow to sit, 8 hours to overnight before serving.

By DOEYE

Pasta e Olio

Pasta e Olio

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat saute garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes with olive oil . Cook until garlic turns golden in color, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss pasta with garlic mixture and butter or margarine. Serve warm.

By MARBALET

Spicy Brussels Sprout Chips

Spicy Brussels Sprout Chips

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place a rack in the top third of the oven. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Mix together olive oil, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl to make sauce.
  3. 3 Trim stems of Brussels sprouts to release outermost leaves, about 5 leaves from each sprout. Reserve cores to roast another time. Place leaves in sauce in the bowl, tossing with your fingers until leaves are evenly coated. Spread leaves on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. 4 Roast leaves in the preheated oven until wilted and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer any crispy leaves to a serving plate; continue roasting, removing crispy leaves every 5 minutes, until all leaves are crispy, about 10 minutes more.

By Matt Wencl

Spinach Ziti

Spinach Ziti

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a medium sized non-reactive pan, combine tomatoes and hot pepper flakes. Warm over medium-low heat, breaking up tomatoes if necessary.
  3. 3 Drain pasta and return to hot pan. Add spinach, cream cheese and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, over low heat until spinach wilts, 1-2 minutes. Pour tomato sauce over spinach ziti. Stir and toss gently to mix.

By Sue H.

Slow-Cooked Garlic Confit

Slow-Cooked Garlic Confit

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Peel garlic cloves and place into a small 2-cup baking dish or large ramekin. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with oil, ensuring all cloves are covered. Cover dish with foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the oven until garlic cloves are soft and just starting to brown around the edges, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Do not overcook, as garlic will become bitter.
  4. 4 Transfer garlic cloves to a clean jar. Cover lightly with oil. Seal lid and refrigerate; use within 3 to 5 days.

By France Cevallos

Instant Pot Pineapple-Coconut-Lime Rice

Instant Pot Pineapple-Coconut-Lime Rice

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
33 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice well until water runs clear. Place drained rice in the pot of electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add water, pineapple chunks and juice, coconut milk, and red pepper flakes. Place the lid on the pot and lock in place.
  2. 2 Turn the cooker on and choose the "Manual" setting and high pressure. Set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally after the cooking time has ended, about 20 minutes. Stir in lime zest and juice.

By lutzflcat

Pan-Fried Broccoli

Pan-Fried Broccoli

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse thawed broccoli and pat dry.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add broccoli and sauté until it starts to get crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt to serve.

By R TJCS

Simple Arrabbiata Sauce

Simple Arrabbiata Sauce

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes, olive oil, and red pepper flakes in a large saucepan. Simmer until sauce is thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in garlic and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil, salt, and pepper.

By Rick Ogg

Kid-Friendly Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Kid-Friendly Grilled Pork Tenderloin

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sugar, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Rub mixture over all sides of pork tenderloin. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before grilling.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Place pork on the grill and cook low and slow, turning every 10 minutes, until all sides have been cooked, about 30 minutes. Brush with barbecue sauce and repeat every 10 minutes, for about 30 minutes more. Pork is ready when slightly pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 hour total cooking time.
  4. 4 Remove pork from grill and let sit an additional 5 minutes.

By picky_eaters_mom

Honey-Soy Grilled Pork Chops

Honey-Soy Grilled Pork Chops

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Remove pork chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until seared and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

By George P Cooper

Sweet and Spicy Fig Compote

Sweet and Spicy Fig Compote

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat figs, red wine, sugar, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until wine is reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

By hello angie

Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine sweet potatoes, thyme, olive oil, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until evenly coated. Arrange coated sweet potato slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Place baking sheet on the top rack of preheated oven; roast until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly browned, about 40 minutes.

By hhsandy

Balsamic-Tomato Dipping Oil

Balsamic-Tomato Dipping Oil

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes in an airtight container; cover and shake vigorously until well combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Shake oil mixture well and divide between dipping dishes.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Garlic Crab Legs

Garlic Crab Legs

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a very large stock pot, bring a large amount of water to a boil. Place crab legs and corn in the pot of boiling water. Boil until corn is tender and crab legs are opaque and flaky. Crab may finish cooking before corn; check every 5 minutes to see if they are finished cooking. Drain well. Cut a slit into each crab leg shell to make it easier for your guests.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan, melt butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir in crab and corn and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes.

By Robyn Pravitz

The Best Pizza Sauce

The Best Pizza Sauce

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with oregano, basil, and parsley. Add Roma tomatoes, cover, and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low and cook until sauce has a thick consistency and the flavors are well blended, about 15 more minutes.

By Karla Harmer

Neapolitan Sauce

Neapolitan Sauce

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Score an "x" in the bottom of each tomato. place tomatoes in boiling water for a minute, carefully remove tomatoes and plunge into an ice bath. The tomato skin will peel off easily.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Working in several batches, place tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 minute. Carefully remove and plunge into an ice bath. Transfer to a work surface and remove skins.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add tomatoes, crushing each one by hand. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring every few minutes, until sauce starts to thicken, 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in fresh basil and remove from the heat. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Spicy Baked Feta (Feta Psiti)

Spicy Baked Feta (Feta Psiti)

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the feta in an ovenproof baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover liberally with pepper flakes, and sprinkle with oregano.
  3. 3 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until feta is soft, about 10 minutes.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Prosciutto-Artichoke Pizza

Prosciutto-Artichoke Pizza

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove the plastic wrapping and cardboard from pizza and place on a clean surface. Top with prosciutto, artichokes, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  3. 3 Place pizza in the preheated oven, either on a baking sheet or directly on the rack, and bake for 13 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and top with Parmesan cheese.

By France Cevallos

Lemon-Pepper Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Lemon-Pepper Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broccoli, cauliflower, olive oil, lemon-pepper, seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; stir well. Spread out evenly on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Stir and roast until tender, about 12 minutes more.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Cheese Wafers

Cheese Wafers

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend together butter and flour in a medium bowl. Mix in Cheddar cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, hot pepper sauce, and pecans. Form dough into a roll and wrap in parchment paper. Refrigerate dough 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Slice dough into very thin wafers and place onto a baking tray.
  4. 4 Bake wafers in the preheated oven until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Melissa Perkins

Spicy Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Spicy Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beer, mustard, garlic, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add chicken drumsticks; turn to coat evenly. Seal bag, squeezing out all the air.
  2. 2 Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place drumsticks and sauce into a baking dish, discarding the plastic bag.
  4. 4 Transfer drumsticks and marinade to a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Check chicken and remove cover if desired. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Chef Mo

Quick Pizza Sauce

Quick Pizza Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes in the hot oil until onions start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add a splash of red wine; stir for a few seconds. Add tomato sauce and stir.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

By Holly

One-Dish Meatball and Ravioli Casserole

One-Dish Meatball and Ravioli Casserole

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil spray.
  2. 2 Pour about 1/2 of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the dish. In a single layer, place 1/2 of frozen ravioli on the sauce along with 1/2 of meatballs, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  3. 3 Place the remaining ravioli, meatballs, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese in that order on the casserole; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Cover with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan, if desired.

By lutzflcat