1,630 chile pepper recipes

Authentic South Texas skirt steak fajitas marinated in beer, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and jalapenos for 6 to 8 hours. Grilled over mesquite for real Tex-Mex flavor.

This extravagant salsa is the perfect conversation starter at dinner parties. Can be served with tortilla chips and on burgers.

Moroccan tomato and pepper salad with charred green bell pepper, cucumber, and a cumin-paprika-lemon dressing. Bright, smoky, and served cold.

A bold, smoky BBQ sauce built on strong black coffee, Worcestershire, ketchup, brown sugar, and hot chilis. Simmered for 25 minutes and pureed smooth. The coffee adds a deep, roasted backbone you can't get any other way.

Fiery Sichuan-style wok chicken with chili, fermented bean curd, and fresh ginger, simmered in stock and served over tender pea shoots. A 30-minute wok sensation.

Bhindi masala with three pounds of okra cooked in a garlic-heavy base of browned onions, fresh green chilies, turmeric, and cumin. A straightforward Indian okra dish that's vegan, quick, and full of warm spice.

Sri Lankan curried leeks simmer in two rounds of coconut milk with turmeric, green chilies, and curry leaves. A creamy, mild vegetarian curry that comes together in 40 minutes.

Sugar-glazed beet julienne served on a warm onion vinaigrette with champagne vinegar and olive oil. A refined microwave-cooked beet side dish with elegant plating.

Jamaican jerk rub paste with four hot chili peppers, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and thyme. A fiery wet rub with real Caribbean heat. Mix, rub, and grill for authentic jerk flavor.

Kentucky Colonel's pork BBQ sauce is a thin, vinegar-based basting sauce with black pepper, chili powder, Worcestershire, hot sauce, dry mustard, and butter. A tangy, peppery Kentucky-style mop sauce that's all heat and no tomato.

Baby lima beans simmered with Italian sausage, cumin seeds, and hot chili pepper in a simple brothy stew. A hearty one-pot meal with just a handful of bold ingredients.

Green bell peppers stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes, sauteed onions, red pepper, and chives, baked in tomato sauce. A vegetarian stuffed pepper that's hearty and satisfying.

Microwave eggplant with chopped tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, oregano, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. A low-calorie Mexican-inspired vegetable side dish.

Baked bean casserole with apples, tomatoes, cheese, and chili powder inspired by the Moosewood cookbook. Dried beans simmered tender, then layered with sweet-tart apple chunks and mild melted cheese for a hearty vegetarian one-dish meal.

Hollowed tomatoes stuffed with chunky guacamole made from avocado, green chiles, onion, and lemon juice, topped with crumbled bacon. A fresh Mexican-inspired salad appetizer.

Whole wheat spaghetti with broccoli, garlic, and hot pepper in olive oil. A vegetarian one-pot pasta where the broccoli cooks right in the pasta water.