Ancho chili powder has a kick, so for sensitive palates, substitute chili powder, which is much milder. Serve with a dollop of sour cream to cool things off.
A New Orleans-style spice rub jazzes up swordfish steaks without adding fat. For cooler tastes, cut chili powder in half.
This fairly dry sambal paste is half relish, half sauce. It is wonderful atop saltwater fish such as striped bass. Adjust the heat by varying the chili powder to taste.
Espelette chili powder is a quintessential spice found in the Basque region of Spain. A good substitute is a combination of sweet and smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, which we've used here.
Slow roasting gives you exceptionally tender lamb and allows the Mexican flavours to permeate the meat. You can substitute 2 tsp ancho chili powder for the whole ancho pepper; just mix it in with the ground spices.
Ancho and chipotle chili peppers are available in the spice section of most grocery stores. They add the heat, so if you use the chili powder alternative, you may want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
This thick, rich, colourful chili is full of flavour. Butternut squash and corn add a touch of sweetness that offsets the mild heat from the chili powder. Serve with crumbled queso fresco (a Mexican cheese), sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Rainbow trout is a perfect quick-cooking fish. When it's seared, the tender flesh—enhanced here by smoky, spicy chipotle chili powder—practically falls off the skin. Filled with colourful veggies, smoky lentils and a citrusy vinaigrette, this salad is a comforting meal served warm, and any leftovers make a light, refreshing lunch straight out of the fridge.
Economical and efficient, braising is common in Asian recipes. Look for Korean coarse chili powder in Asian food markets. During autumn in Korea, this dish, called tak tchim, is made with chestnuts, so if you like, add a dozen vacuum-packed peeled chestnuts, about 65 g.
Shane Siddon from Notre Dame School submitted this recipe. For the vegetable stock, you can either use a canned vegetable stock, powder reconstituted or cooking liquid left over from mild vegetables, such as potatoes or carrots. To give this mild-flavour soup a Tex-Mex touch, cook 4 tsp (20 mL) chili powder with the onion and mushrooms.
