This multi-flavored, vibrantly colored Thai seafood curry is fired by spicy bird’s eye chilies, sweetened with papaya and palm sugar, and spiced by the sharp, citrusy tang of tamarind. It’s a terrific taste of Thailand that’s ready in just thirty minutes. 🌶️ Quick recipe snapshot …
Chances are, you’ll never eat a better fish cake. This spicy fish cakes recipe features finely diced chorizo, cilantro, a few capers, Bird’s Eye chilies, and a couple of salty anchovies — and that’s just the start. It’s a world of flavor. The next time …
Here’s a lavish but simple showstopper. A variety of seafood is lightly poached in a chili-fired consommé that’s spiced with cumin and cilantro. Yellow pepper, red onion, and garlic add depths of flavor to this Peruvian Parihuela that are spot lit by a vividly tangy …
A healthy and zingy dinner option, lime and jalapeño baked salmon is full of flavor with just a little heat. Baking the salmon with butter results in moist fish with the flavor deliciously locked in. If you have time, we recommend marinating overnight to achieve the …
Rich and warming with a nice fiery bite, this mussels saganaki recipe is an exceptional winter dish, but delicious any time of year. Unmistakably Greek, it’s one of those rare starters that is equally outstanding when served as an elegantly simple main course. It really …
The truly great thing about this pan-fried calamari recipe is that it’s so easy to cook outstandingly well. Hot and fast is the key to this simple, elegant starter. Serve it with our first-class chili jelly for that touch of pop that makes things even …
This hearty take on tom yum soup may be one of the best soups you’ll ever make. It might not be ‘authentically’ like a serving in Thailand, its home country. But finish a big bowl and don’t be surprised if you’re desperately hoping for another …
This marvel from Marseille, bouillabaisse with rouille, is sunshine in a bowl. No wonder it’s one of the brightest stars in French cuisine. It pairs broth-poached seafood with a fiery sauce of cayenne chilies, roasted bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. In his …
Sicily has had a deeply significant relationship with tuna that goes back tens of centuries. This Sicilian tuna recipe brings out the best in tuna steaks — with chilies (peri-peri here, or another), olives, tomatoes, rosemary, oregano, and garlic. And some Marsala wine or medium …
These little temptations are seriously moreish. Their subtly spiced filling of garlicky, roughly diced prawns is fired by Thai bird’s eye chilies and wrapped in buttery puff pastry. Pair them with our coconut and cilantro relish for an irresistible appetizer. Casually elegant and delightfully indulgent …
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