“Bold heat, bright finish, big flavor.”
Channel your fire into craveable meals—balance heat, acid, and texture so every bite lands with intention.
1. 🌶️ Your Flavor Profile
Select your preferred flavor categories to build your signature cooking style:
🔥 Spicy Heat
Chiles, pepper, cayenne
🔥 Smoky
Paprika, chipotle, char
🍋 Bright Acid
Citrus, vinegar, tomato
🧄 Deep Umami
Garlic, soy, mushroom
🌿 Aromatic
Herbs, ginger, onion
🧈 Rich & Bold
Butter, cream, cheese
🔬 Flavor Equation (Inspired by Nik Sharma)
2. 🔥 Your Techniques
High-Heat Searing
- Preheat pan until water sizzles instantly.
- Pat proteins dry; season right before the pan.
- Don’t move for the first 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust heat, not courage.
Controlled Charring
- Char veg over flame/broiler; balance with something fresh.
- Cast iron = even heat + big flavor.
Deglazing for Depth
- Add wine/stock or vinegar; scrape the fond.
- Reduce to syrupy intensity; finish with acid.
Flavor Layering
- Aromatics → bloom spices (15–30 sec) → main ingredients.
- Finish with brightness (citrus, vinegar) or herb oil.
3. 🌶️ Your Spice Arsenal
🔥 Cayenne
Heat: High
Pure heat; pairs with citrus & chocolate.
🌶️ Chipotle
Heat: Medium
Smoky depth; loves tomatoes & beans.
🧄 Smoked Paprika
Heat: Mild
Smoke w/o burn; potatoes & eggs’ bestie.
🌿 Black Pepper
Heat: Mild
Sharp, pungent; universal igniter.
4. 🧰 Starter Bundle Hub
Layered heat, aroma, and crunch. Load a preset into the builder to jumpstart dinner.
What’s inside
- Harissa • Togarashi • Vadouvan • Dukkah • Aleppo Marash • Urfa Marash
🔥 Harissa — 3 fast uses
- Roast rub (475°F).
- Harissa mayo drizzle.
- Bloom into beans + vinegar.
🍊 Togarashi — 3 fast uses
- Citrus salmon (broil).
- Sprinkle finishers.
- Noodle glaze.
🧈 Vadouvan — 3 fast uses
- Bloom in ghee.
- Yogurt marinade.
- Lentil lift.
🥜 Dukkah — 3 fast uses
- Oil dip.
- Crunch finish.
- Nutty crust.
🌹 Aleppo — 3 fast uses
- Egg finisher.
- Tomato salad.
- Butter toss.
🌑 Urfa — 3 fast uses
- Mushroom toast.
- Grilled corn.
- Chocolate pinches.
⏱️ 15-Minute Igniter Menu
- Main: Harissa-charred broccoli (lemon + yogurt finish)
- Protein: Togarashi citrus salmon
- Crunch: Dukkah-sprinkled cucumber-yogurt
Flow: Preheat pan + broiler → start salmon → char broccoli → plate yogurt + Dukkah → finish with zest/herbs.
5. 👨🍳 Recipe Builder — Build Your Signature Dish
Your Ingredients:
6. 🧠 Recipe Ideas Generated
7. ⏱️ Cooking Timer
Perfect Timing for Bold Flavors
8. 📆 Weekly Igniter Sprint
Get credit each day by checking a challenge or tapping a spice you used. Bonus points for using more unique spices over the week.
Momentum (days active + spice diversity)
Days active: 0/7 • Spices used: 0/69. 📝 Cooking Journal
Document your bold flavor experiments and discoveries:

