Enjoy this jewel-clear jelly on crackers with cream cheese as a last-minute appetizer. Or serve as a condiment for chicken or pork.
Flavoured butters, also known as compound butters, are a great way to dress up boiled lobster without taking away from the rich meat's natural briny sweetness. These butters are also delicious with other seafood; grilled fish, chicken or meat; or steamed vegetables.
A few simple flavourings make all the difference to this dish of saut? spinach, known as saag bhaji. Even though the dish must be cooked at the last minute, it really is a snap to make if everything is prepared ahead of time. For a change of pace, serve this as a side vegetable with a non-Indian main course.
These refrigerator pickles make a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meat, a crunchy garnish for bloody marys or Caesars, or a piquant addition to a pickle tray.
Hot pepper flakes add a touch of heat to this creamy, velvety soup. Using good-quality canned tomatoes makes a world of difference in flavour, as cheaper ones can impart a tinny, acidic taste. Since tomatoes are the main event in this dish, they're worth the splurge.
Allspice gives this Caribbean barbecued chicken its unique flavour and hot pepper its heat.
Chipotle hot pepper sauce gives these crab cakes the nicest hint of smoke and fire.
Chipotle sauce gives a subtle smokiness to the salad and is not as hot as regular hot pepper sauce. However, you can substitute 1/4 tsp (1 mL) regular hot pepper sauce. Instead of grilling the corn, you can use 4 cups (1 L) cooked corn kernels.
Thick slices of cucumber cup this Thai-inspired crab salad. For a spicier filling, add a few dashes of hot pepper sauce.
Sweet, pungent basil has a reputation for being an herb of romance. Pair it with a touch of hot pepper to help ignite the fire, and you're in for a fun evening. Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their sweetness and flavour, even if they're out of season. If you prefer a mild pasta, use only a pinch of the hot pepper flakes.
