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cajun · medium
Mar 23, 2026Cajun Hot Honey Salmon Rice Bowls
Roasted salmon brushed with hot honey over rice, crunchy vegetables, and a cooling herbed yogurt sauce. 30 min · 521 saves.
italian · medium
Mar 25, 2026Calabrian Chili Vodka Rigatoni
Creamy rigatoni with tomato depth, Calabrian chile fruitiness, and enough heat to keep it from tasting too plush. 35 min · 477 saves.
ethiopian · medium
Mar 20, 2026Berbere Roasted Cauliflower
A sheet-pan side with smoky berbere warmth, crisp edges, and a cooling lemon yogurt finish. 45 min · 119 saves.
mexican · medium
Jun 14, 2026Chipotle Carnitas Rice Bowl with Poblano Crema
Tender pork carnitas with smoky chipotle heat served over cilantro-lime rice, topped with poblano crema and pickled jalapeños. 205 min · 0 saves.
italian · medium
Jun 10, 2026Spaghetti all'Arrabbiata with Mussels
Fresh mussels tossed with spicy arrabbiata sauce and spaghetti for a fiery Roman-style seafood pasta that balances briny sweetness with cayenne heat. 35 min · 0 saves.
japanese · medium
Jun 7, 2026Spicy Karaage Chicken Rice Bowl with Togarashi Mayo
Crispy Japanese fried chicken glazed with sweet-spicy sauce over seasoned rice, topped with crunchy vegetables and creamy togarashi mayo. 40 min · 0 saves.
other · medium
Jun 6, 2026Spicy Brazilian Chicken and Rice Bowl with Malagueta Pepper Sauce
Juicy chicken thighs braised in a vibrant sofrito with the fruity heat of malagueta peppers, nestled over coconut rice alongside buttery black beans and bright cilantro. 65 min · 0 saves.
other · medium
Jun 3, 2026Grilled Suya-Style Beef with Charred Pepper Sauce
Tender beef strips grilled with Nigeria's beloved suya spice blend, served with a smoky charred pepper sauce that brings just enough heat to wake up your taste buds. 45 min · 0 saves.
other · medium
Jun 1, 2026Turkish Red Lentil Stew with Urfa Biber and Mint
A soul-warming Turkish lentil stew brightened with smoky urfa biber chili flakes, fresh herbs, and a cooling yogurt swirl that turns weeknight dinner into something special. 50 min · 0 saves.
moroccan · medium
May 31, 2026Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Harissa Mayo and Preserved Lemon
Ground lamb patties seasoned with warming spices and medium-heat harissa, served on brioche with cooling harissa mayo and tangy preserved lemon 32 min · 0 saves.
cajun · medium
May 29, 2026Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
Smoky andouille sausage and plump shrimp get tossed with bell peppers and onions in a well-seasoned cast iron pan, delivering authentic Cajun warmth without the fuss of a traditional jambalaya. 35 min · 0 saves.
chinese · medium
May 28, 2026Sichuan Mapo Tofu with Mushrooms
Silky tofu and meaty mushrooms braised in a numbing, aromatic sauce built on doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorns 27 min · 0 saves.
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