Spicy Beef and Cheese Pasta Fiery Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake with Chili Kick Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne or rigatoni) 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup beef broth or water 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil or parsley for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, and cumin, and cook for another minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors. Add the cooked pasta to the beef sauce and mix well. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 495 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #spicybeefpasta #cheesypastabake #comfortfoodrecipes #bakedpasta #pastaandcheese #beefandpasta #chilipasta #fierybites #easyweeknightmeals #spicycomfortfood #familydinnerideas #groundbeefrecipes #pastaovenbake #cheeselovers #easybakedmeals #heartyfood #mozzarellapasta #boldflavors #quickovenmeals #cheesycomfort Craving comfort food with a spicy twist? This Spicy Beef and Cheese Pasta Bake delivers BIG flavor and gooey cheese in every bite!

Croatian Brudet – Dalmatian Fish Stew From Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, Brudet (or Brodet) is a rich seafood stew made with mixed fish, tomatoes, garlic, and white wine, traditionally served with polenta. Ingredients (Serves 4): * 600g mixed white fish (monkfish, snapper, cod), cut into chunks * 300g mussels or shrimp (optional) * 1 onion, sliced * 3 garlic cloves, minced * 3 tomatoes, chopped * 150ml white wine * 2 tbsp olive oil * Bay leaf, parsley, salt, pepper Instructions: 1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes and cook until soft. 2. Stir in wine, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. 3. Add fish and shellfish, cover and cook gently for 15–20 minutes. 4. Garnish with parsley. Serve with soft polenta or crusty bread. Croatian Tip: Don’t stir once fish is added — gently shake the pot to keep fish intact.

Szechuan Chicken Noodles Spicy Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry Noodles Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) egg noodles or lo mein noodles 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish) For the Szechuan Sauce: 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon Szechuan chili paste (adjust to taste) 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper Directions: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add bell pepper, carrots, and green onions. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Return the chicken to the pan along with the cooked noodles. Pour the Szechuan sauce over the top. Toss everything together over high heat until evenly coated and heated through, about 2–3 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired. Serve hot. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #szechuanchicken #spicynoodles #chickennoodles #asiannoodles #szechuanstyle #noodlebowls #stirfrychicken #easyasiandinner #quickweeknightmeals #spicyrecipes #homemadestirfry #comfortfood #asianfusion #hotandspicy #noodlelove #chillipaste #takeoutathome #weeknightdinners #noodlerecipes #homemadenoodles Craving something spicy and satisfying? These Szechuan Chicken Noodles are packed with heat, flavor, and loads of veggies!

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Chili Garlic Chicken Spicy Sautéed Chicken with Chili Garlic Glaze Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening) 2 green onions, sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat) Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Steamed white rice, for serving Directions: In a medium bowl, combine chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Stir well and set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir to coat the chicken evenly. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir it into the pan. Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat, if desired. Turn off heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #spicychicken #chiligarlic #asianflavors #quickdinner #easymeals #chickenrecipes #glutenfreeoption #homemadeasian #spicyfood #dinnerideas #mealprep #garliclover #chililovers #weeknightmeals #ricebowl #comfortfood #homecooked #easyrecipes #chickendinner #savorydishes Craving bold flavors? This Chili Garlic Chicken is spicy, saucy, and totally addictive! Serve it with rice and enjoy a restaurant-style meal at home