Spicy Beef and Spinach Pasta Fiery Garlic Beef Pasta with Wilted Spinach and Chili Flakes Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) penne pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound (450g) ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup beef broth 1/2 cup tomato sauce 4 cups baby spinach, loosely packed 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional) Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Add the spinach and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute. Toss in the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan, mixing well to coat. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 510 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #spicypasta #beefrecipes #pastaideas #easyweeknightmeals #comfortfood #spicyfoodie #spinachrecipe #garliclover #heartymeals #quickdinner #familydinner #homecooking #italianstyle #onepotmeal #pastalovers #savorydishes #pastaandbeef #herbyflavors #hotandhearty #chiliflakepasta Turn up the heat with this Spicy Beef and Spinach Pasta! Packed with flavor, protein, and the perfect amount of kick!

Gochujang Chicken Sandwich with Spicy Mayo Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich with Spicy Korean Gochujang Mayo Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 cup all-purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil, for frying 2 brioche buns 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 4 slices cucumber 2 tablespoons butter, for toasting buns For the Spicy Gochujang Mayo: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Pinch of salt Directions: Whisk buttermilk with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight). In a bowl, mix flour with a bit more salt and pepper. Dredge the marinated chicken in flour until well coated. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken thighs until golden brown and crispy, about 4–5 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack. In a small bowl, mix all gochujang mayo ingredients until smooth. Adjust heat level to taste. Lightly butter and toast brioche buns until golden. Assemble sandwiches: spread gochujang mayo on both buns, layer lettuce, fried chicken, cucumber slices, and top with the bun. Serve hot. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 620 kcal | Servings: 2 servings #koreanflavors #gochujangmayo #spicysandwich #friedchicken #koreanfusion #briochebun #crispychicken #easyrecipes #homemadesandwich #flavorpacked #asiansauces #spicyfoodie #chickensandwich #heatseekers #weeknightdinner #comfortfood #foodtrends #fusionflavors #koreanstyle #saucybites Say hello to your new obsession: crispy fried chicken drenched in creamy, spicy Korean Gochujang mayo on a toasted brioche bun!

Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Crispy Salmon Bites Drizzled with Creamy Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and black pepper to taste Vegetable oil, for frying For the Bang Bang Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference) 1 tsp honey 1 tsp rice vinegar Directions: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside. Marinate salmon pieces in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge marinated salmon in the flour mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry salmon bites in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Drizzle or dip with Bang Bang sauce before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #crispyrecipes #salmonlovers #seafoodrecipes #homemadegoodness #bangbangsauce #quickdinners #weeknightmeals #easyfriedfood #salmonrecipes #asianinspired #spicyfoodie #comfortfoodfix #seafoodsnacks #pescatarianmeals #flavorpacked #pankocrust #deepfriedperfection #foodiefaves #dinnerideas #saucybites 🔥 Crispy, saucy, and downright irresistible — these Bang Bang Salmon Bites are the flavor bomb you’ve been waiting for! 🍣💥🍽️