335 hot spicy recipes

A classic Thai hot and sour shrimp soup (Tom Yum Goong) with lemongrass, galangal, coriander root, lime juice, fish sauce, and red chilies. Fragrant, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Spicy Thai-inspired soba noodle salad with bell peppers, scallions, and sesame seeds in a hot sesame oil and rice vinegar dressing. Served cold and full of crunch.

Spicy Cajun baked chicken with a crispy breadcrumb coating marinated in hot sauce and Dijon mustard for oven-fried crunch without deep frying.

Dilly beans pickled with garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh dill in a hot vinegar brine. Crisp, tangy, spicy pickled green beans canned in pint jars.

Gary's hot sauce packs 20 jalapenos boiled with garlic, onion, oregano, and cilantro, then blended with crushed tomatoes and Rotel. Seriously spicy homemade salsa.

Stuffed mushrooms with whole littleneck clams topped with a spicy horseradish, mayo, and hot sauce mixture, then broiled until golden. A bold seafood appetizer.

Hot guacamole soup blending ripe avocado, romaine, cilantro, garlic, and chili in chicken broth. A creamy, spicy Mexican-style soup ready in 30 minutes.

Vietnamese-style lemongrass chicken: marinated in fragrant lemongrass and scallions, stir-fried hot with chili, then topped with peanuts and cilantro. Aromatic, spicy, and fast over steamed rice.

Big-batch hot salsa for canning with fresh tomatoes, jalapenos, banana peppers, Vidalia onion, and oregano, thickened with cornstarch. Makes 13 pints of thick, spicy salsa for year-round pantry stocking.

Thai hot and sour shrimp soup (Tom Yum Goong) with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red curry paste, fish sauce, and fresh lime juice. A fragrant, spicy broth ready in 35 minutes.

Watermelon cubes with a spicy lime dipping sauce made from lime juice, salt, and hot pepper sauce. A three-ingredient summer snack ready in 10 minutes.

Apple pie with a twist: cinnamon Red Hots melt into the filling with walnuts and a crumbled pie crust topping. Bubbling, spicy-sweet, and utterly irresistible.

A gorgeous three-ingredient salad with smoky roasted hot chili peppers, chewy sun-dried tomatoes, and sweet raisins. Sweet, spicy, tangy, and ready in 10 minutes.

Quick no-cook deviled dip blends sharp pimiento cheese spread, deviled ham, and a splash of hot sauce for a smoky, spicy bite. Ready in minutes, gone even faster.

Hot wine jelly made with sweet red wine and crushed chili peppers for a sweet-spicy spread. Serve with roasted meats, cheese boards, or crackers for a bold condiment.

Indonesian sambal ikan transforms tuna into a spicy-sweet coconut relish with shallots, garlic, and candlenuts. Serve hot or cold as a bold condiment or side dish.