Braised Beef and Rosemary Pasta Sauce
Stewing beef gives rich flavour to this slowly cooked sauce. Small pieces braise in an hour, while larger chunks can simmer longer in a slow-cooker. Serve with penne or rigatoni, hot pepper flakes and rapini.
Stewing beef gives rich flavour to this slowly cooked sauce. Small pieces braise in an hour, while larger chunks can simmer longer in a slow-cooker. Serve with penne or rigatoni, hot pepper flakes and rapini.
This quick stir-fry is a healthy option for an easy and delicious weeknight meal. For a bit of a kick, add 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes to your wok along with the ginger and garlic.
Vera Byquist of Winnipeg has been making these burgers for years. She loves them because they're hot and spicy. We agree, but if you prefer a milder taste, reduce or omit the hot pepper flakes in the patties.
Pureed onions and toasted cashews give the sauce a creamy texture and rich flavour without adding any cream. If you love spice, don't seed the hot peppers. Serve with steamed basmati rice and a dollop of mango chutney.
Poaching chicken creates an intense, clear broth. However, you can make an even quicker version using leftover chicken or turkey. Sprinkle soup with sliced warm tortillas and hot pepper sauce and serve with a romaine-and-avocado salad.
You can make these burgers with ground chicken, turkey, veal, pork or beef. Top with lettuce, Golden Onions or thickly sliced sweet onion rings and pickled hot peppers. Serve on slices of focaccia bread or flat Portuguese buns.
Chipotle-flavoured hot pepper sauces (such as Tabasco and Buffalo) are now available in many grocery stores. Or use some of the adobo sauce from canned smoked chipotle peppers and freeze the peppers for later use. Serve with Butternut Squash Cubes.
In this piquant spin on boiled cabbage, brussels sprouts—the cruciferous vegetable's mini cousins—are roasted to crispy perfection, then tossed in a sticky Korean-inspired glaze. Gochujang is a red hot pepper paste that adds complex flavour and some heat.
Toasting then grinding your own spices adds a flavour boost to any dish. Serve these Mediterranean-inspired kabobs with thick yogurt and pita bread. You can also thread vegetables, such as sweet or hot peppers, onions and cherry tomatoes, onto the skewers.
Racing against the clock? This pizza from our May issue "1, 2, 3, Supper!" story will come out of the oven in no time flat. Then just add some cheeseburger-inspired toppings, such as pickled hot peppers, diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.