Top 20 Hot and Spicy recipes

If you want to add some spice to your meat loaf, try this recipe that will surely make you a fan.

Classic and very authentic East Indian recipe. Chick peas (garbanzo) in a highly flavored tasty spicy curry sauce. Great served with yoghurt and fresh baked Naan bread.

Spicy plum sauce simmered from fresh plums with ginger, garlic, Chinese five-spice, lime juice, and Thai chili paste. A bright, fiery condiment for spring rolls, duck, or grilled pork.

Chipotle peppers are getting more popular and many recipes call for only one or two chipotle peppers. Here's a step by step tip on how to not waste the whole can for one pepper.

Smoky black beans simmered in tangy tamarind sauce with cumin, ginger, garlic, and garam masala. This hearty Indian-spiced side is vegan, protein-packed, and loaded with warmth from turmeric and red chile.

Sometimes I also add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little more kick.

Cream cheese and Spam whipped with salsa, Worcestershire, and cayenne, then loaded with crunchy bell pepper, celery, and cilantro. A retro party dip that always gets finished.

Chinese hot and spicy chicken stir-fried with ginger, sherry, dried chilies, and star anise pepper, simmered in a sweet-sour-savory soy sauce. Sichuan-style weeknight chicken main.

Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in roasted tomatillo, lime, and cilantro purée with jalapeño strips. A smoky, tangy Mexican-inspired dish that's ready for the grill.

Crispy phyllo triangles filled with curried ground beef, olives, and hot pepper. These flaky, spicy beef puffs bake golden at 425F and pair like a dream with cocktails.

A hearty and warm choice for those cold winter nights.

Pad phed pladuk: a fiery Thai catfish curry built on a from-scratch pounded chili paste of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime, with fish fried in fresh coconut cream. Bold, aromatic, and seriously hot.

Butter-poached shrimp baked in their shells with garlic, rosemary, cayenne, and a full tablespoon of paprika. The shells turn crispy while shrimp stay tender. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the spiced butter.

Silky eggplant slices fried golden, then chilled in a spiced tomato bath with cinnamon, mint, and red pepper flakes. This Afghan salad tastes bright, tangy, and just a little bit dangerous.

Baked artichoke and shrimp dip with cream cheese, Parmesan, picante sauce, and mayonnaise. A hot, creamy, spicy party dip ready in 35 minutes.

I needed taco sauce to the filling of Easy Bean Burritos. This sauce fulfilled my expectations. Thanks very much. PS. Hot as fire.

Easy and low-fat shrimp sauté in a sweet pepper sauce with a spicy finish.

Homemade Mexican piloncillo syrup infused with cinnamon and whole cloves. Dark, rich, and caramel-like. Stir it into coffee, drizzle over pancakes, or use in cocktails.

Sichuan pork stir-fry with chewy cloud ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts in spicy sauce. Quick, fiery, and full of texture, ready in an hour with soaking time.

Spice up your shrimp with this savory recipe your whole family will enjoy.