251 red pepper flake recipes

Classic, hearty split pea soup just like the famous Andersen's Pea Soup restaurant in California. Thick, comforting, and naturally vegan with an optional Instant Pot variation to speed up cooking time.

Barbecued pig's feet, soul-food style: simmered tender with vinegar, onion, and pepper, then baked in barbecue sauce until sticky and falling-apart tender. A Southern classic that rewards a low-and-slow hand.

Traditional Southern roast possum with bread crumb stuffing, onion, bacon drippings, and a kick of red pepper. Old-school Appalachian cooking using black iron and patience.

Sauteed spinach and red peppers with garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil. A low-calorie vegetable side dish ready in 10 minutes that works alongside almost any protein.

Date chutney (khajoor chutney) with tamarind, cumin, and red pepper flakes pureed into a thick, sweet-tangy Indian condiment. Just 6 ingredients for an authentic dipping sauce for samosas, chaat, and pakoras.

Old-school sugar-cured ham dry rub: salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. A three-ingredient Southern heirloom mix for curing fresh ham the traditional way at home.

Blackened chicken breast seared in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet with a Cajun-style spice blend of paprika, cumin, thyme, and red pepper, then finished in the oven. No butter needed.

Georgian chicken with tkemali-style plum sauce: whole chickens broiled with butter, served under a tart plum sauce spiked with garlic, coriander, and red pepper. A Caucasus classic.

Pickled kohlrabi with carrots, garlic, and dill: a crunchy, tangy refrigerator pickle with mustard and dill seed, ready in 3 to 4 days. No canning required, just a jar and a fridge shelf.

Oven-baked eggplant slices coated in seasoned egg whites and crushed corn flakes. Crispy without frying, no oil needed, and just as good cold as hot.

Ligurian caviar is an Italian olive paste spread blended with capers and red pepper flakes. A briny, spicy vegetarian crostini topping that keeps in the fridge for two weeks.

Lower-fat 'guacamole' built from puréed green peas, green chiles, garlic, and salsa. A creamy, spicy dip that mimics the avocado original at a fraction of the fat.

Homemade spicy seasoning mix with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. A DIY taco-style blend with no salt or fillers added.

A small batch, simple homemade hot Italian sausage from my Italian Grandmother. Perfect for whipping up a small batch of bulk sausage for use in other recipes.

Bhindi masala with deep-fried okra, golden onions, tomatoes, and turmeric. This Indian okra recipe eliminates sliminess by frying the okra crisp before finishing with spiced onions and tomatoes.

Spaghetti squash stir-fry with mushrooms, zucchini, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sherry. A veggie-packed, low-fat stir-fry that turns squash strands into noodle-like gold.