132 spicy spicy optional Recipes

onion, grated, bell pepper, grated, cooked lentils (or 1 15-oz can, drained ), flax seed, ground, almonds or 1/2 cup other nuts, crushed, shredded carrots, shredded celery (remove veins with a veggie peeler), fresh jalapenos (optional) or 1 other hot pepper, finely minced (optional), garlic cloves, crushed, fresh parsley, chopped, olive oil, braggs liquid aminos or 1 tsp soy sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, chili powder, curry powder, fresh ground black pepper, ground red pepper

eggplants, ground lamb (optional) or 1 lb pork (optional) or 1 lb spicy sausage (optional) or 1 lb mushroom (optional), olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic clove, minced, cinnamon, salt, ground nutmeg, white pepper, oregano, chopped parsley, tomato paste, dry red wine, freshly grated parmesan cheese, butter, flour, salt, nutmeg, white pepper, milk, whole eggs, egg yolk

onion, chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced (or other chili), steaks , cut into cubes, pinto beans (optional if using less meat , could also use black or kidney beans), corn (optional), oil, cooked rice, beef stock (to moisten, if needed), flour tortillas, chopped tomatoes (i used 1 can with jalapeno peppers mixed in), garlic cloves, crushed, onion, quartered, fresh red chile, seeded and chopped (or other chilis, i used a large anaheim), ground cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, tomato juice (or water, if required), butter, flour, milk, grated cheddar cheese, salt, pepper

boneless skinless chicken breast (option, 2 breasts see note below), olive oil, melted butter or 3 tbsp margarine, egg, beaten (in a bowl), idaho instant potato flakes, garlic salt, paprika, poultry seasoning or 1/4 tsp chicken bouillon powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper (both optional) or 1 pinch chili powder (both optional), curry powder, oregano, onion flakes, ground cinnamon, broccoli slaw mix (see instructions below to make your own), cilantro leaves (clean leaves, plus extra sprigs), soy sauce, cornstarch, grated ginger, garlic, chopped finely, honey

boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 -1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into pieces, diced tomatoes with juice, chicken stock, peanut butter (i like all natural chunky), diced onion, garlic clove (minced ), cumin, cinnamon, crushed red pepper flakes (or more if desired!), salt, pepper, white sugar (optional, but recommended if using natural peanut butter )

ketchup, dark molasses, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground mace, fresh ground black pepper, liquid smoke (optional), vinegar (optional but i like it )

hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut lengthwise, mayonnaise (or salad dressing), dijon mustard, chives, chopped very fine, chives, chopped fine, to garnish, hot sauce, salt, ground black pepper, paprika, to garnish, chili powder (optional, to garnish )

onions , quartered lengthwise, butter, minced fresh ginger, ground paprika and cayenne (see notes), ground cumin and fenugreek (optional; see, ground turmeric , cinnamon, and cardamom, ground cloves and allspice, crushed tomatoes in puree, dry red wine, boned beef chuck, fat trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch chunks, salt

soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, asian chili sauce (i like sriracha hot chile sauce), sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds (to garnish ) (optional) or chopped scallion (to garnish) (optional)

olive oil, onion, diced, fresh garlic, minced, cayenne pepper, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, turmeric, paprika, coriander, curry, salt, couscous, water, oil (optional) or 1 tbsp butter (optional)

chickpeas, spring onion, chopped and cut into small peices, cumin, white vinegar, olive oil, lemons , juice of, salt, pepper, garlic cloves, chopped into very fine pieces (don tsp fry), paprika, pita bread, shredded, sauteed green beans (optional) or peas (optional) or carrot (optional), mushroom (optional), sweet corn (optional), chopped tomato (optional), black olives (optional)

chicken breasts or thighs, skinned , boned, cut into bitesized pieces, andouille sausage, sliced diagonally, diced spiced tomatoes, garbanzo or kidney beans (or 1 of each), head cabbage, diced, garlic (diced or smashed, or substitute 1 tbsp garlic mash from jar), onion, diced, sauteed (optional), frozen vegetables (optional - i like corn ), rice (optional, leave out to reduce carb load), water to taste, more needed if rice added

ears corn, husks and silks removed, grapeseed oil, melted butter, fresh minced garlic, chopped rosemary leaves, grated parmesan, chopped sage leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, spicy aioli , recipe follows, minced garlic, stone-ground mustard, whole egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, blackening spice, grapeseed oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, hot sauce, optional (recommended : tabasco)

peas (drained ), corn (drained ), diced green chilies (don tsp drain), jalapeno, diced (optional), cream of potato soup, cream of chicken soup or 14 1/2 oz cream of mushroom soup, wide egg noodles, chicken (dark or white ), sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, sea salt, garlic powder, oregano, rosemary, cayenne, cumin, bay leaves

head soft green lettuce, onion, carrot, tomatoes, feta cheese, crumbled, all purpose greek seasoning, water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar (optional) or 1 tsp honey (optional), bread, butter, olive oil, aleppo pepper, all purpose greek seasoning

smoked sausage , cut into 1/2-inch slices, olive oil, onions, chopped, fresh minced garlic, dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste, add in for more spice), red bell peppers, seeded and chopped, converted white rice (i use uncle ben s), chicken broth, tomatoes , coarsley chopped, salt and pepper, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, cooked turkey , cut into about 1/2-inch pieces, frozen peas

minced fresh garlic ., boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes, fresh bite size broccoli florets, oil packed sun dried tomatoes, drained , julienne, reserve 1 tbsp of the oil., chopped fresh roma tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes (optional, i like it hot ), freshly grated mozzarella cheese (buy good cheese and grate it yourself, there is a difference), freshly grated parmesan cheese (not the stuff in the green can, grate some fresh off of a block yourself, you will be pleasantly rewarded for your effort)

oil, cumin seed , lightly roasted, chili, fresh and minced (add more if u like the heat), yellow asafetida powder (optional, i use it instead of onion or garlic) (optional), green pepper, finely diced, red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained, tomatoes, peeled and chopped, salt , pepper, thyme to taste, fresh coriander, finely chopped