807 hot pepper recipes

Barbecue deviled eggs with chopped smoked pulled pork, Dijon, and hot sauce. A Southern twist on the classic picnic appetizer that turns leftover barbecue into a creamy, smoky party bite.

Halibut Creole bakes firm white fish under a topping of tomatoes, green pepper, and onion, then drizzles a Tabasco-spiked lemon butter over the top for a 25-minute Louisiana-style supper. Works equally well with cod or other firm white fish.

SPAM breakfast skillet with hash brown potatoes, bell peppers, onion, eggs, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese. A one-pan breakfast scramble that feeds a crowd.

Fresh asparagus steamed to crisp-tender and bathed in a warm lemon butter sauce with parsley and a kick of hot sauce. The simplest, brightest spring side dish.

Creamy avocado hot sauce blends serrano chiles, garlic, and onion into a fiery, silky Mexican-style salsa. Five minutes, no cooking, pure heat with a smooth finish.

Thai Kaeng Khua curry paste made with dried chilies, garlic, lemongrass, coriander root, and shrimp paste. A fragrant homemade paste that keeps 3-4 months refrigerated.

This is really a nice baked brie, especially with jalapeno. Big hit!

Indian-style fresh kachumber: tomato, red onion, fresh chili, and ginger tossed with lemon juice and salt. The crisp, tangy 5-minute side dish for channa masala, dal, or aloo parathas.

Mexican quiche baked in tostada shells with Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, green chiles, and a light cream custard. Individual-sized quiches ready in 30 minutes.

Caribou chili built on lean wild game, red wine, garlic, and a heavy hand of chili powder, then slow-simmered and rested overnight so the meat turns tender and the spices deepen.

Pop's Buffalo wings deep-fry crispy then bathe in a buttery hot sauce with garlic salt, cayenne, and a paprika kick. Classic Buffalo style for a crowd of 50 wings.

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.

Scallops in double pepper sauce with slivered red and green bell peppers, five cloves of garlic, hot sauce, and briny capers. A quick skillet seafood dinner in 30 minutes.

Baked flounder fillets smothered in cream of shrimp soup with Worcestershire, sherry, and a dash of hot sauce. A simple weeknight fish dinner with just 5 pantry-friendly ingredients.

Camarones al ajillo with shrimp sauteed in generous olive oil, fresh garlic, hot sauce, and lemon. A classic Spanish-style garlic shrimp appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

Curried yogurt dip with honey, lemon juice, hot sauce, and black pepper. A creamy, Indian-inspired party dip for vegetables and pita, ready in 10 minutes.