3,843 chile pepper recipes

Enchiladas verdes with corn tortillas layered flat with a garlic-infused green chile sauce, minced onion, and cheddar cheese, then baked until the cheese melts.

Whole chicken marinated 24 hours in a fiery jerk paste of scotch bonnets, ginger, allspice, and thyme, then roasted and seared. Authentic Jamaican jerk chicken with real heat.

Vegetarian Mexican chili burgers made with seven-grain cereal, brown rice, tofu, green chilies, and cumin. Pan-fried golden brown with no meat needed. Makes 12 patties.

Eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes, and green beans simmered in a coconut-spiced curry with turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Topped with toasted cashews and served over rice.

South Indian coconut chutney with chickpeas, green chilies, and a sizzling mustard seed tadka. Serve alongside dosas or idlis, and freeze extra portions for easy meal prep.

El Charro Barbacoa, shredded slow-simmered beef brisket (or eye of round) layered with roasted green chile, chile colorado salsa, green olives, tomatoes and jalapenos. Tucson-style barbacoa with bright, complex heat.

Spicy chorizo, smoky chipotles, and melted Cotija and Manchego cheeses broiled on crusty French bread. This open-faced Mexican bread makes game day or weeknight snacking seriously addictive.

Browned chicken thighs braised in a Spanish-style sofrito of onions, garlic, tomatoes, paprika, and dried chilies, finished with chickpeas. A hearty one-skillet dinner.

Artichoke chili dip with chopped artichoke hearts, Parmesan, canned green chilies, and mayonnaise baked until hot and bubbly. Four ingredients, 30 minutes, serve with tortilla chips.

Cold soups make for excellent summer fare. The best vichyssoise I ever had in my life was at a French restaurant during a Montreal summer. Humor me. Try the soup in the traditional manner but then, if you must heat it up, (sigh), go ahead.

Refrigerator pickles made with sliced cucumbers and onions in a sweet vinegar brine with turmeric, mustard seeds, and celery seeds. No canning required. Keeps for 4 months in the fridge, and you can add fresh vegetables anytime.

Spicy Italian turkey patties seasoned with fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, garlic, and Italian herbs topped with warm tomato sauce. A lean, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Homemade Thousand Island dressing with chili sauce, hard-boiled eggs, dill pickle, and a dash of barbecue sauce. Creamy, tangy, and ready in 10 minutes flat.

Use this homemade curry paste to cook your chicken curry, and you will love this flavorful, tasty and spiced chicken dish. Serve it with steamed rice.

Crispy pan-fried spaghetti fritters made with leftover pasta, eggs, Italian cheese, and herbs. The best way to transform last night's spaghetti into today's crunchy, golden snack.

Explore the dinner options you have with this scrumptious dish that can be served with sour cream or salsa.