620 hot red pepper recipes

Homemade vegetarian black bean burritos with jalapeño, cumin, tomatoes, and oregano blended into a thick, spicy filling. Top with salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.

South Indian sambhar made with toor dal, tamarind, coconut, and a ground spice paste of channa dal, dhania seeds, and dried red chiles. A tangy, protein-rich lentil stew for rice or dosa.

Do you love Bloody Marys? Do you love herring? Then, you'll LOVE this cocktail!

Vegetarian jambalaya with black-eyed peas, canned plum tomatoes, minute rice, and hot pepper sauce. A Louisiana-inspired one-pot stew ready in 30 minutes.

Memphis-style sweet barbecue sauce for ribs, built on tomato, honey mustard, two Worcestershires, red wine vinegar, paprika, and a whisper of cayenne. Balanced sweet, tangy, smoky.

Lentil stew Creole with okra, green beans, tomatoes, and green pepper served over brown rice. A plant-based Southern-style stew with a Tabasco kick and no added fat.

Spicy Thai-inspired soba noodle salad with bell peppers, scallions, and sesame seeds in a hot sesame oil and rice vinegar dressing. Served cold and full of crunch.

Hearty lima bean and leek soup with lentils, wild rice, and a meaty broth built from disintegrated lentils. Easily made vegan and packed with plant protein.

Veal chow mein casserole baked with tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, and bean sprouts, served over crispy noodles. A retro American-Chinese comfort dish.

A from-scratch chili built on six varieties of dried chiles pureed with beer and garlic, simmered for hours with bacon, bell peppers, and beans. Intensely complex heat with serious depth of flavor.

Ozark-style beef stew slow-simmered with chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, and dried red peppers. A spicy, warmly spiced mountain stew with potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes.

Grilled BBQ chicken drumsticks served with two creamy dips: fiery horseradish and tangy country Dijon mustard. Grill 24 drumsticks in under 20 minutes for a crowd-ready cookout spread or game day feast.

Cajun-style lamb and goat marinade with white wine, creme de menthe, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, and dried mint. Soak 6 to 12 hours, then use as basting sauce.

Grilled skirt steak marinated in cumin, dry mustard, Worcestershire, and beef broth with hot sauce and vinegar. Bold Southwestern flavors on a charcoal grill.

Raita with tomato, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro in a yogurt base with bloomed cumin and ginger. A cooling Indian condiment that tames spicy curries and adds a tangy, creamy contrast to any meal.

White chicken chili with white beans, green chiles, poblano pepper, cumin, and oregano. A lighter, brothy chili loaded with garnish options.