2,490 hot pepper recipes

Mama Blue's shrimp patties: Gulf shrimp bound in a thick béchamel with green onions, hot sauce, and paprika, then breaded and pan-fried golden. A Lowcountry shrimp cake with a rich, silky center.

Lentil vegetable soup with sun-dried tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, spinach, and a hit of hot sauce. One-pot, naturally vegan, 32g fiber per serving, ready in 80 minutes.

Classic Italian carbonara with pancetta, eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Pecorino Romano tossed with hot pasta. The residual heat creates a silky, creamy sauce with no cream added.

Creamed corn chowder with hot sausage is a thick, hearty bowl of spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and double corn (creamed and whole kernel) in a creamy, lightly peppery broth. A warming chowder with a spicy kick.

Gluten-free rice crust quiche filled with ham, cheddar, and Swiss cheese in a savory egg custard. A clever way to use leftover rice for a crispy, golden pie crust.

Cold sauced shrimp appetizer in a creamy curry-chili sauce with horseradish, mango chutney, capers, and a kick of Tabasco. A make-ahead party dish that improves overnight.

Louisiana-style deviled crab baked in individual shells with a creamy white sauce, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and buttery breadcrumb topping. A Creole classic ready in 40 minutes.

Pickled shrimp marinated overnight in vinegar, olive oil, capers, jalapenos, and celery seed. A Southern-style make-ahead appetizer boiled with crab boil seasoning.

Vegetable gumbo is a lighter, meatless take on the Cajun classic: the holy trinity simmered with okra, corn, tomatoes and paprika, thickened naturally by the okra. No roux, no meat, just hearty vegetable comfort.

Bloody Mary marinade made with V8 juice, vodka, horseradish, and hot sauce for poultry, pork, or fish. The cocktail-inspired marinade tenderizes and seasons in one step with bold tomato heat.

Giardiniera, the classic Italian pickled vegetable jar packed with carrots, celery, bell peppers, cauliflower, and pearl onions in a sweet-spiced vinegar brine. Sandwich topper, antipasto staple, condiment for everything.

Fresh vegetable casserole with broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and celery in a cheddar-mayonnaise sauce topped with buttered saltine crumbs and Parmesan. A cheesy vegetarian bake with a crunchy crust.

Tender bay scallops in a silky dill cream sauce with shallots and white wine, served over angel hair pasta. An elegant seafood dinner for six that comes together in 40 minutes.

DIY Mexican chorizo sausage made from ground pork, dried red chile, garlic, cinnamon, Mexican oregano, and a splash of tequila. Stuffed into casings or kept bulk, the homemade version beats the supermarket tube every time.

A classy but succulent chicken dish made with white wine, black olives and red hot pepper sauce.

Crispy cumin-spiced corn fritters fried golden and served with a zesty orange marmalade dipping sauce spiked with ginger, mustard, and hot pepper. Sweet heat in every bite.