Hot and Spicy Recipes

Spicy split pea soup: a vegan one-pot soup with split green peas, carrots, celery, and a cayenne-paprika kick. Naturally thick, high-fiber, and budget-friendly comfort food.

Spicy pear relish simmered with whole cloves, cinnamon, lemon slices, and sugar. A make-ahead condiment that pairs with roast chicken and turkey, or doubles as a warm dessert.

Spicy salmon pittas: flaked canned salmon tossed with fromage frais, cumin, ginger, and beans, stuffed into warm pita pockets. A quick, protein-packed no-cook lunch.

Low-fat spicy pumpkin pie with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in a diabetic-friendly filling. Uses calorie-free liquid sweetener with just 2 tablespoons of brown sugar for warmth and depth.

Bulk sausage, cumin, jalapeño, and wild rice blend come together in this quick skillet casserole. Ready in 30 minutes for a hearty weeknight dinner.

Buttery shortbread bites rolled in paprika, cayenne, curry powder, and cumin. A savory, spice-crusted appetizer that's totally unexpected and completely addictive.

Toasted cumin, chili powder, enchilada sauce, beans, and corn simmered into a bold Southwestern sauce served over pasta with melted cheddar on top.

A simple marinade that can be used on steak, pot roasts or even burgers.

A steamed tofu pate with cornmeal, wheat germ, Dijon mustard, and warming spices like allspice, fennel, and sage. Vegan, sliceable, and keeps in the fridge for two weeks.

High-protein cottage cheese vegetable dip blended smooth with Dijon mustard, curry powder, lemon juice, and onion. Lighter alternative to sour cream dip with a warm spice profile.

Spicy white pizza on a flaky biscuit crust with garlic-herb oil, red pepper flakes, mozzarella, and parmesan. No tomato sauce, just spiced cheese and a 22-minute bake.

Spice muffins with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg topped with butter and cinnamon sugar. Use applesauce, plums, apricots, pears, or squash for variety.

Dutch pancake with spicy apples is a puffed, golden oven pancake cut into wedges and smothered in cinnamon-glazed apples with a sweet sour cream dollop. A dramatic, custardy brunch centerpiece.

Quick spicy Asian chicken stir-fry over angel hair pasta cooked in chicken broth. Thai-seasoned chicken with soy sauce and chili oil, ready in 20 minutes flat.

Hot and spicy baked chicken wings coated in a tomato-based sauce with red pepper flakes, hot sauce, and jalapenos. No frying needed. Serve with blue cheese and celery.

Layered vegetable salad with warm spicy peanut dressing made from coconut milk, peanut butter, and sweet soy sauce. Blanched potatoes, cauliflower, green beans, cabbage, and raw jicama.