806 hot pepper recipes

Elegant layered fish terrine with smoked salmon, sturgeon, and whitefish mousse, served with champagne dressing and caviar. A stunning centerpiece for special occasions.

Creole cabbage salad tossed in a savory beef bouillon vinaigrette with garlic, herbs, and a splash of hot sauce. A bold, tangy slaw that's ready in 20 minutes.

Goan prawn vindaloo with a tart vinegar-chili paste ground fresh from whole cumin, mustard, and peppercorns. Fiery Indian seafood dish with very little sauce and a deep, punchy spice crust.

Welsh rarebit with sharp cheddar melted in beer, eggs, dry mustard, and Worcestershire. Microwave method, spooned over ham and toast triangles.

Taco quiche with seasoned ground beef baked in a tortilla-lined dish with eggs and cheese, topped with sour cream, avocado, and tomatoes. Where Taco Tuesday meets brunch. Feeds 8.

A vibrant, mayo-free potato salad tossed with corn, bell peppers, olives, and carrots in a spicy chili-vinaigrette. Feeds a crowd and travels well to cookouts.

Broiled cherrystone clams smothered in a fiery compound butter loaded with garlic, shallots, Dijon, and fresh herbs. Ready in under 20 minutes for a showstopping seafood appetizer.

Stuffed lemon eggs filled with yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and hot sauce instead of mayo. Topped with a single caper for a lighter, tangier take on deviled eggs.

Spicy red chili sourdough biscuits with cheddar cheese, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and dried chilies. A tangy, fiery twist on classic drop biscuits.

This tasty stew will reward you for the time it takes to make a proper roux, which add depth.

Sumatran Coconut Cornish Game Hens butterflied, broiled, then braised in a fragrant coconut milk sauce with lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, chili, and coriander until tender and lacquered.

Pon pon chicken (bang bang chicken) shreds poached chicken over salted cucumber ribbons with a warm sesame-soy-ginger dressing. Classic Sichuan cold-plate appetizer or main.

Curried egg and chutney dip with cream cheese, Worcestershire, cayenne, and hot sauce. A no-cook party dip that tastes like curried deviled eggs and keeps for weeks.

Fish and crawfish mold: a creamy Louisiana-style cold seafood spread blending cooked fish, crawfish tails, cream cheese, wine, and hot sauce. Make ahead, serve on crackers at your next cocktail party.

Fresh lump crabmeat in a creamy Chablis and mustard sauce with pimiento and green pepper, spooned into baking shells and microwaved in just 13 minutes. An elegant seafood appetizer for weeknight entertaining.

Buttery crab-stuffed mushrooms loaded with dill and sour cream, baked until golden. A crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in 30 minutes. Make them a day ahead!