2,490 hot pepper recipes

Smoky, velvety tomato soup made with fire-kissed tomatoes, crispy bacon, red wine and a kick of cayenne. Ready in 30 minutes and leagues beyond anything from a can.

Louisiana-style crawfish boil for 50 pounds of live mudbugs, purged and soaked in a spicy bath of crab boil, cayenne, hot sauce, lemons, and garlic. Feed the whole neighborhood.

Baked macaroni and cheese with sautéed peppers and onions, creamy cheese spread, and sharp cheddar for ultimate comfort food.

Stacked New Mexico quesadillas layer flour tortillas with shredded chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and Monterey Jack cheese. Baked until melty and served with red pepper sour cream sauce and fresh salsa.

Hearty spaghetti sauce with ground beef, garlic, carrots, celery, and onion simmered in milk before the tomatoes go in. A Bolognese-inspired technique for a richer, smoother meat sauce.

Mesquite grilled beef brochettes marinated in Cabernet, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and thyme, skewered with seasonal vegetables and served over couscous.

Eggs baked in a spicy tomato-pepper sauce with chili and caramelized onions. The Mediterranean breakfast classic that inspired shakshuka and huevos rancheros.

Cream of shrimp soup with white wine, cream, thyme, and pureed shrimp for body. Reserved chunks of shrimp added at the end for texture. Restaurant-style bisque.

Quick winter apple chutney made with dried apples, applesauce, raisins, fresh ginger, and brown rice vinegar. A low-fat, vegetarian condiment for roasted meats or cheese.

Pickled onions brined overnight in salt water, then packed in a hot vinegar brine with mustard seeds, horseradish, bay leaf, and hot peppers. Crunchy and tangy.

Szechwan cucumber salad with wood ear mushrooms, hot chili peppers, and a tangy soy-vinegar-sesame dressing. A crunchy, spicy Chinese cold salad that comes together in 30 minutes.

Quick Jamaican rice and peas with canned coconut milk and red kidney beans. Warm Caribbean spices and herbs create authentic flavor in half the time.

This is one of my favorites. Deep fried tofu with a peanut sauce for dipping. This one calls for pressing the tofu first. It makes it denser.

Thai salad featuring pomelo or grapefruit segments tossed with shredded chicken, shrimp, peanuts, and a spicy lime-fish sauce dressing.

Classic cocktail sauce with horseradish heat, tangy ketchup, and fresh lemon for shrimp or crawfish. This bold, zesty sauce balances sweet tomato with sharp horseradish bite and works for any cold seafood platter.

Spicy Cajun beans simmered with stewed tomatoes and hot sauce, spooned over split cornbread and topped with shredded cheddar. A hearty 20-minute meal from pantry staples.