Showing posts with label Cayenne Pepper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cayenne Pepper. Show all posts

Reasons to Cook Recipes With Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper is one of the most popular spices used in many food dishes. It got its name because it comes from the area near the Cayenne River in French Guiana. The scientific name of this pepper is Capsicum frutescens. The other name for this spice is red pepper. Here are some famous recipes derived from this popular spice.

Many recipes use this red pepper as an ingredient. It is a popular additive to many seasoning concoctions from a wide variety of cuisines namely: Indian, Mexican, Italian, and Caribbean. A simple recipe that involves this spice is scrambled egg omelet. All you need are a couple of eggs, about one tablespoon of milk, one-fourth cup of cheddar, a dash of salt, and the red pepper. Except for the cheese, mix all the other ingredients together using a warm skillet. Cook and stir for at least five to seven minutes. Once all the moisture has dried out, top if off with the cheddar and serve hot.

Other popular recipes that include this wonderful ingredient are Mexican steak burrito, southern fried chicken with garlic butter, Romanian minced meat rolls, and Spanish seafood stew. American enchiladas are a play on the Mexican version, but are more akin to American tastes. The addition of red pepper to this popular Mexican dish adds the right balance of spice and flavor to it. You can check out the Internet for more details on how to cook these wonderful meals using this ingredient.