3,636 chili pepper recipes

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.

Sloppy bean joes with lean ground beef, pork and beans, and chili sauce on toasted buns. A hearty, budget-friendly 30-minute weeknight dinner that stretches a half pound of beef.

Ranch-style pinto beans simmered with bacon, beer, jalapenos, molasses, and a whole head of garlic. A big-batch cookout side with smoky, spicy, sweet depth in every spoonful.

Thai yellow curry paste from scratch with dry-roasted cumin, coriander seeds, dried chilies, lemongrass, shallots, and garlic. Pairs best with beef and pork curries.

Creole-style freshwater crayfish bisque with coconut milk, fennel, and egg yolk thickener. Crayfish sauteed, pureed, and simmered into a silky, rich soup.

Turkey legs braised Provencale-style with tomatoes, olives, almonds, rosemary, garlic, and white wine. A rustic French one-pot braise with Mediterranean flavors.

Layered rice, cheese, and green chili casserole with sour cream, Monterey Jack, and a cheddar-almond topping, made in the microwave in 20 minutes.

Indian whole urad dal slow-cooked with ginger, garlic, turmeric, and green chilies, finished with a ghee tadka of cumin and fried onions. A hearty, protein-rich dal with deep, earthy flavor.

San Fernando Valley pinquitos are slow-simmered pinto beans cooked with raw sausage, sliced apples, tomato juice, and brown sugar. A sweet-savory Southern California classic.

Reduced fat beef and salsa burritos with lean ground beef, spinach, chunky salsa, chili powder, and low-fat cheddar in flour tortillas. A lighter take on classic beef burritos.

South African samoosa filling with mixed vegetables, curry leaves, cumin, turmeric, and green chili. A fragrant, spiced vegetable mixture ready to stuff into pastry triangles for traditional Indian-style samosas.

Spiced chicken filling for samosas with garam masala, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and green chili. Steamed, flaked, and seasoned with fresh dhunia leaves.

Southwestern simmered beef stew with round steak, green chilies, stewed tomatoes, cumin, and oregano. A thick, chile-spiced braise that turns tough beef fork-tender.

Chicken casserole with red kidney beans, chili, and tomato sauce baked until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens. A hearty one-pot dinner with Mexican-inspired flavor.

Tomato-zucchini casserole layered with chili powder seasoning and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. A light vegetarian side dish that puts summer produce to work.

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.