1,400 red pepper flake recipes

Vegetarian black bean chili made from scratch with dried beans, green chiles, and cumin, topped with a sharp red onion, tomato, and cilantro salsa. Slow-simmered for deep flavor.

Big-batch Texas-style chili from Tyler with 2 lbs ground beef, seven cloves of garlic, jalapenos, and a serious triple-pepper spice blend. Simmers for 3 hours until thick, rich, and fiery.

Thai-inspired beef and noodles with a sherry-soy-ginger marinade that doubles as the pan sauce. Quick sear on sirloin, fast cornstarch reduction, weeknight dinner ready.

A no-bean Southern chili built on three cuts of beef, beer, and an avalanche of spices including cardamom, saffron, ginger, and a whole cinnamon stick. Bold, complex, simmered for hours.

Sautéed squash, zucchini, red onion, and chickpeas tossed with couscous and seasoned with cumin, curry powder, and red pepper flakes. A 25-minute vegetarian skillet meal.

Penne alla vodka with spicy tomato cream sauce, garlic and red pepper flakes. Italian restaurant-style pasta ready in 45 minutes.

Chicken satay skewers marinated in soy sauce, molasses, garlic, and red pepper flakes, broiled and served with a quick peanut dipping sauce. A Thai-inspired crowd favorite.

Rabbit, squirrel and venison are featured in this game lovers stew.

Healthy pasta with spiced lentils, tomatoes, and yogurt in a warmly spiced sauce with cumin, coriander, and ginger for a low-fat vegetarian meal.

Sicilian pasta con le sarde with fresh sardines, sweet currants, toasted pine nuts, fennel, and crispy breadcrumbs. Authentic Italian coastal flavor.

Dry-rubbed baby back ribs grilled to smoky, caramelized glory alongside fresh corn on the cob brushed with homemade basil oil. Start the rub the night before for maximum flavor.

Tender lamb chunks braised with turmeric, cardamom, and nutmeg, then folded with wilted spinach and tangy yogurt. This Afghan stew packs warm spice and bright citrus over fluffy rice pilaf.

Vegetarian bean and corn casserole topped with sliced zucchini and a cornmeal custard, loaded with Monterey Jack cheese and green chilies. One-dish Southwestern comfort.

Hot turkey sandwiches on Italian bread with a Monterey Jack cheese sauce, sliced tomatoes, and sauteed onions. Made entirely in the microwave in about 30 minutes.

Cincinnati-style chili simmered 3 hours with cinnamon, allspice, and ground beef in tomato paste. Serve over pasta with cheese, onions, and kidney beans for a 5-way.

Crispy Thai chicken curry patties with red curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, and green beans, served with a tangy cucumber-peanut dipping sauce. Authentic street food at home.