2,490 hot pepper recipes

These succulent meatballs made in their own savory sauce are great served with noodles or rice!

Cajun-style oyster fritters with 48 butter-sauteed oysters in a spiced batter of black pepper, white pepper, hot sauce, and oregano. Fried golden in peanut oil.

Chilled spicy shrimp poached in vinegar, broth, dry mustard, and hot sauce. A make-ahead appetizer with bold tangy heat and clean shrimp flavor.

Hearty vegetarian chili with dried kidney beans, bulgur wheat soaked in tomato juice, carrots, celery, and a double chile spice blend. Thick, meaty, and vegan.

Vegan garbanzo squash stew with chickpeas, winter squash, tomatoes, and fresh spinach simmered in spicy tomato broth. A high-fiber plant-based one-pot stew that comes together in under an hour.

Spinach and cheddar omelet folded around fresh spinach, sharp cheese, and a spoonful of red pepper relish. A fast, protein-packed vegetarian breakfast with a gentle cayenne kick.

Cheesy ham scallion quiche is a quick microwave quiche for two: a cornmeal crust filled with ham, mozzarella, scallions and a dash of hot sauce in a soft egg custard. No oven, ready fast for breakfast or lunch.

A refined chili-corn sauce built on seared beef, vermouth, reduced veal stock, and cream with fresh corn kernels. Restaurant-caliber technique for elevating grilled meats, roasted poultry, or pan-seared fish.

Korma Sabzee is a slow-simmered Afghan beef stew with spinach, cilantro, and cumin, served over chalau basmati rice. A gentle, herb-forward one-pot meal from Afghan home kitchens.

Crispy pan-fried spaghetti fritters made with leftover pasta, eggs, Italian cheese, and herbs. The best way to transform last night's spaghetti into today's crunchy, golden snack.

From-scratch enchilada sauce made with roasted dried chiles, pasilla peppers, and a flour-thickened chicken broth base seasoned with Mexican oregano and cumin.

Crispy Southern-style cheese balls with sharp cheddar, crisp rice cereal, and a hint of cayenne. One-bite appetizer that bakes in 10 minutes. Party-ready.

Potatoes Rio Grande with boiled potato cubes tossed in a skillet with green chiles, garlic, stewed tomatoes, and bell pepper, topped with melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex potato side dish.

Texas white chicken chili with navy beans, jalapeños, cumin, and hot chiles, ladled into tortilla-lined bowls with Monterey Jack and salsa. A spicy white-bean chili with edible bowl bonus.

Sopa de elote is a creamy Mexican corn soup made from pureed corn simmered in milk with sweet and hot peppers. Garnished with fried tortilla strips and crumbled cheese.

Corny frank chowder: quick weeknight chowder with hot dogs, creamed corn, green peppers, and melted Velveeta. Retro kid-friendly comfort soup in 15 minutes.