Spicy recipes

Chili peppers of all varieties, from jalapeños to Scotch Bonnets, play a key role in these dishes. Aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder add a spicy kick to appetizers, dinners, and even desserts.

Homemade chili powder

Alton Brown's chili powder keeps for up to six months. It's a blend of ancho and cascabel chili peppers, dried arbol chiles, cumin seeds, garlic powder, dried oregano, and smoked paprika.

Recipe: Cascabel chili powder

Spicy beef with mint

Giada De Laurentiis tempers the heat of Thai chilies (such as prik-kee-nu) and chili paste used to cook meats with sweet soy sauce and fresh mint leaves.

Recipe: Thai beef in spicy mint sauce

Cucumbers with chili and lime

Turn cucumbers into a great spicy snack by tossing them with dried arbol and guajillo chiles.

Recipe: Cucumbers with chili and lime

Spicy Pulled Pork Tacos

Rachael Ray adds chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to the braising liquid, then stirs in the shredded pork. To serve, transfer the pulled pork to a plate, top with pickled onions and sliced ​​pickled jalapeños. Serve with slaw, crumbled cheese, and tortilla chips.

Recipe: Pulled Pork Tacos

Latin American burgers with onions, jalapeños, and spicy mayo

Add Mexican chorizo ​​to the patty mixture; the meat is lightly seasoned with paprika, which adds a pleasant flavor. Add adobo, a store-bought spice blend, which adds color and depth of flavor to the patties.

Recipe: Latin American burgers with caramelized onion relish, jalapenos, and bell pepper mayo

Spicy broccoli

Combine mayonnaise with Sriracha sauce and lemon juice for a topping on steamed broccoli.

Recipe: Steamed broccoli

Quick Spicy Kimchi

Tyler Florence makes a spicy kimchi from napa cabbage using hot chili paste. The dish gets spicier as it sits, so you can adjust the amount of chili paste to suit your taste.

Recipe: Quick Spicy Kimchi

Steak with olive pesto

Add red pepper flakes to olive and parsley pesto to transform a classic steak into a savory dinner.

Recipe: Beef steak with spicy pesto sauce

Spicy Sicilian Chicken

Bake bone-in chicken thighs on a bed of dried chili peppers (such as cayenne or chili arbol) and other ingredients until crisp and golden brown.

Recipe: Spicy Sicilian Chicken

Savory pancakes with green onions

Tyler dips homemade green onion flatbreads in a spicy sauce—a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hot chili paste like Sriracha. The flavor is balanced by a hint of sugar and dark sesame oil.

Recipe: Chinese pancakes with green onions and dipping sauce

Salsa de arbol

Before adding dried arbol chiles to the salsa, Aaron Sanchez toasts them in a dry pan for a couple of minutes and then pours boiling water over them to soak them. The chiles and this liquid are then added to the other ingredients before mixing.

Recipe: Salsa de arbol

Pan-fried trout with spicy kale

Add a dash of Louisiana-style hot green sauce to your roasted kale for just the right amount of heat.

Recipe: Fried trout with spicy kale

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Jalapeño Margarita

Make your own by combining chopped, seeded jalapeños and tequila in a glass and letting it steep for an hour. Combine the pepper tequila with fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and superfine sugar for a spicy twist on the traditional cocktail.

Recipe: Jalapeño Margarita

Smoked wings with spicy honey glaze

Bobby Flay adds Scotch Bonnet chili pepper to the marinade and marinates the wings in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours. Dip them in a sweet honey glaze to counteract the heat.

Recipe: Smoked chicken wings with a spicy honey-tamarind glaze

Fritto misto with vegetables and shrimp with spicy mayonnaise

The delicate golden crust adds a delicious crunch to your favorite vegetables. Serve this delicious appetizer with a slightly spicy harissa mayonnaise.

Recipe: Vegetable and shrimp fritto misto with harissa mayonnaise

Mushrooms in hot sauce

Grill plum tomatoes with seeded jalapeños for a sweet and tangy sauce that complements sautéed mushrooms.

Recipe: Spicy mushrooms

Spicy Cumin Fries

Add a spicy kick to crinkle-cut fries by tossing them with dried red chilies, whole cumin seeds, and Sichuan peppercorns.

Recipe: Spicy cumin fries

Grilled chicken and artichokes with salsa brava sauce

Serve crispy fried chicken and artichokes with spicy pepper salsa.

Recipe: Roasted Chicken with Artichokes and Salsa Brava

Maple-glazed chicken with roasted vegetables

Serve Sandra's glazed chicken with mustard-covered vegetables.

Recipe: Maple-glazed chicken with country-style vegetables in the oven

Posole soup with pork, pickled onions, and queso fresco cheese

Rachel's dish contains lots of chili peppers, jalapeños, and even Fresno peppers.

Recipe: Red Posole with Pork, Pickled Onions, and Queso Fresco

Peach and ginger tart

This 20-minute tart combines peach slices with brown sugar and ground ginger for a spicy dessert.

Recipe: Peach and ginger tart

Spicy lentil soup

Combine lentils with chili pepper, ginger, garlic, and turmeric for a spicy, warming dish. Serve with naan bread.

Recipe: Spiced lentil soup

Thai chicken soup

This simple Thai soup features tender chicken, rice noodles, and sweet peppers. Rich coconut milk adds a creamy texture, while green curry paste provides a pleasant heat.

Recipe: Thai Chicken Soup

Spicy Marinated Grilled Chicken with Honey Mango Glaze

Bobby uses a buttermilk-based marinade to ensure tender and juicy meat. Brush the fried chicken breasts with the sweet and savory mixture during the last minutes of cooking.

Recipe: Grilled chicken marinated in buttermilk and chili peppers with a spicy honey-mango glaze

Classic Tortilla Soup

Saute tomatoes, onions, and dried chili peppers in a dry cast-iron skillet until lightly blackened; they'll add a smoky flavor and depth to the soup. Add a tortilla to the finished soup for thickening and additional flavor.

Recipe: Tortilla soup - classic

Hot Pepper Wings

These savory wings make a great party appetizer, and even better, they only take 10 minutes to prep. The meat is baked at a high temperature, then tossed with a spicy green sauce and butter, and then baked again for a crispy texture. Top the finished wings with green onions and pickled jalapeños for extra crunch and heat.

Recipe: Spicy chili wings

Spicy salad with cilantro and green onions

This salad is both beautiful and healthy thanks to its variety of greens. The serrano pepper adds heat, and the cucumber adds a crunchy texture.

Recipe: Spicy salad with cilantro and green onions

Spicy Chorizo ​​Pockets

Chorizo ​​is spicy on its own, but this appetizer uses cumin, pickled jalapeños, and Monterey Jack cheese to add extra heat.

Recipe: Spicy Chorizo ​​Pockets

Spicy Watercress with Ginger

Toss fresh watercress with a simple dressing of peanut oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and Sriracha sauce for a satisfying kick.

Recipe: Spicy Watercress with Ginger

Spicy Michelada

This traditional Mexican cocktail gets even more flavor with adobo sauce. Top it off with a cold dark Mexican beer for a wonderfully refreshing drink.

Recipe: Spicy Michelada Cocktail

Sweet and Spicy Beef Ribs

Apple paste is the secret ingredient in these tender ribs. Ancho chili powder adds just the right amount of heat to balance the sweetness.

Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Beef Ribs

Moroccan Harissa Chicken

Rachel transforms classic harissa into a full-fledged sauce. She braises boneless chicken thighs in a chili sauce made from mildly spicy and sweet peppers. Add a piece of ginger root and a cinnamon stick to enhance the flavors.

Recipe: Moroccan Harissa Chicken





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