The recipe, by Houston chef Anita Jaisinghani, was inspired by visits to Kriti Kitchen in West University Place.

2. Sauté onion and pepper until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. 3. Add meat back to pot and mix in spices.

Gordon Ramsay's recipe for chili con carne includes onion, a red chili pepper, fresh tomatoes, and kidney beans. Gordon Ramsay. Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appetit ...

Season with salt and pepper. Wipe out the skillet and heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in it. Add the tortillas 1 at a time and fry over low heat just until pliable, about 10 seconds each.

Make the chili . Heat oil in a large enameled Dutch oven over medium-high. Toss together beef, 4 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons black pepper in a large bowl.

Red pepper flakes can be made from a variety of different chili peppers, and there’s a fair amount of difference depending on the brand you use. Most commonly, however, cayenne is the pepper used.

For Mr. Frisch, 37, who has bought various red peppers from Mr. Minassian’s farm for Burlap & Barrel, said each dried chile flake has a story: As with coffee and wine, terroir is a key ...

4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled. Olive oil, salt and pepper. 3 pounds large, red and yellow heirloom tomatoes, roughly chopped. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ...