If you love hot and spicy food, then there are lots of various spices and peppers you can experiment with!
For instance, chili flakes can make your home-mad dishes not only delicious, but also visually pleasing.
Here are a few ideas on how to use them.
Spicy seasoning
Sprinkle chili flakes on roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or scrambled eggs for an added spicy kick.
Flavorful pasta
Mix chili flakes into your pasta sauce or sprinkle them over your pasta dishes to give them a fiery flavor.
Zesty marinades
Add chili flakes to your marinades for chicken, fish, or tofu to infuse them with a spicy and flavorful punch.
Spicy soups and stews
Stir chili flakes into your favorite soups or stews to give them a warming and spicy twist.
Homemade spicy oils
Infuse olive oil with chili flakes by heating the oil and adding the flakes.
Let it cool and strain out the flakes for a homemade spicy oil to drizzle over pizzas, salads, or grilled vegetables.
Spiced-up dips and spreads
Mix chili flakes into mayonnaise, cream cheese, or yogurt-based dips for a spicy twist that pairs well with chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Fiery stir-fries
Sprinkle chili flakes into your stir-fried dishes to add heat and depth of flavor.
Spicy toppings
Sprinkle chili flakes on pizza, nachos, or popcorn to give them a spicy kick.
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