2,490 hot pepper recipes

Crispy phyllo triangles filled with curried ground beef, olives, and hot pepper. These flaky, spicy beef puffs bake golden at 425F and pair like a dream with cocktails.

Hearty Southwest quiche with smoked turkey, Monterey Jack, corn, and fresh cilantro in evaporated milk custard. Protein-packed brunch for crowds.

One-skillet Tex-Mex chili chicken simmered with stewed tomatoes, rice, and peppers, then smothered in melted Monterey Jack. Dinner in 30 minutes flat.

Garlic guacamole with tofu: a vegan, lighter take on guacamole stretched with silken tofu and amped up with six garlic cloves, hot sauce, and curry powder. Bold flavors, half the avocado.

Daube glace: the classic New Orleans cold beef aspic from Louisiana Creole tradition. Shredded pot roast suspended in jellied savory consomme with celery, lemon, and Tabasco. A summer Creole appetizer.

Couscous and chickpea salad with julienned ham, raisins, fresh vegetables, and a cumin-turmeric lemon dressing. A colorful 30-minute lunch salad that's equally great for meal prep or potlucks.

Classic Italian-American lasagna with hot Italian sausage, a carrot-and-celery-studded tomato sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and stretchy mozzarella. A peppery weeknight crowd-pleaser.

Cajun barbecue sauce with bacon, pecans, honey, and citrus blended smooth. A spicy-sweet sauce with three peppers, orange rind, and Tabasco for chicken, pork, or ribs.

Homemade turkey jerky marinated in soy sauce, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, and hot sauce. Dehydrate in the oven or a dehydrator for a high-protein, smoky snack.

Hearty vegetarian pot pie packed with pinto beans, chickpeas, mushrooms, corn, and chili peppers under a golden biscuit crust. Miso and tomato paste add deep, savory umami to every spoonful.

McIlhenny's crawfish etouffee smothered in butter with the holy trinity, crawfish fat, Tabasco, and fresh lemon juice. A rich, roux-free Cajun classic that's even better the next day.

Savory ham and Swiss cheese muffins made with rye flour, spicy mustard, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. A hearty breakfast or snack muffin with deli-sandwich flavor.

Louisiana red beans and rice simmered with a meaty ham bone, smoked sausage, the holy trinity, and hot sauce. Soaked overnight, slow-cooked, and served over fluffy rice with scallions.

Eggplant au gratin with sauteed mushrooms in a creamy bechamel sauce, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and broiled golden. A rich French-style vegetable casserole.

Rich cheddar beer soup with diced ham, jalapeños, cream, Worcestershire, and dry mustard. A hearty, pub-style cheese soup with real kick that warms you from the inside out.

Italian puttanesca sauce simmered with garlic, anchovies, green and black olives, capers, and crushed red pepper. Bold, briny, fiery, and ready to toss with hot pasta.