3,555 chili pepper recipes

Savory Southwestern cheesecake appetizer with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, taco seasoning, and green chiles. Topped with sour cream and salsa, served with tortilla chips.

Pinto bean burgers made from scratch with dried beans, oats, green chiles, and ketchup, dredged in cornmeal and pan-fried crispy. A Southwestern-style vegetarian burger that holds together.

East African matoke: curried beef stew baked with mashed green plantains, spinach, and coconut. A hearty, spiced casserole rooted in Ugandan home cooking.

Spaghettini alla carrettiera with a spicy tomato-vodka cream sauce made from fresh tomatoes, garlic, dried chili, and heavy cream. A fiery Italian pasta that's silky smooth.

A quick and easy bread machine bread recipe to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (a Mexican holiday).

Marinated onion and kidney bean salad with Vidalia onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, cilantro, and a chili-vinegar dressing. Needs overnight marinating for the best flavor.

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Larb (larp): Thai-Isaan minced beef salad with fire-roasted garlic and shallots, toasted rice powder, fish sauce, lime, chili, and fresh herbs. Served in lettuce cups with mint.

Baked calabacitas is a New Mexican casserole of zucchini, corn, green chiles, and melted cheddar. Vegetarian Southwestern side dish ready in 35 minutes. Pairs with grilled meats or stands alone over rice.

Bright red cinnamon-spiked Christmas pickles made from cucumber rings soaked in lime water, boiled with red hots candy, and canned in a sweet syrup. A multi-day Southern canning tradition.

A hearty meatless three-bean chili with kidney beans, chickpeas, and refried beans simmered in beer and chicken broth. Topped with sharp cheddar and croutons. Feeds 6 to 8.

Pork tenderloin braised in tequila, lime juice, tomatoes, and ground red chile. A mustard-crusted Mexican-inspired one-skillet dinner.

Moroccan eggplant salad with fried eggplant, garlic, cumin, and red pepper dressed in olive oil and lemon juice. A warm-spiced appetizer served at room temperature.

Hearty crockpot Spanish rice with ground beef, bell peppers, and tomatoes cooking hands-free for 6-8 hours. Set-it-and-forget-it comfort in a bowl.

Cajun black bean soup simmers dried beans with smoky ham hock, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, and cumin into a thick, half-puréed pot. Serve with Monterey Jack, sour cream, chives, or chopped egg.

Hearty vegetarian stew with kidney beans, brown rice, and cabbage simmered with Southwest spices. Stovetop or slow cooker meal ready for Tex-Mex toppings.