615 spicy recipes

A fiery raspberry-chile marinade with orange zest, raspberry vinegar, and fresh orange juice. Use it on chicken, shrimp, or grilled meats for a sweet-hot kick that lasts for weeks in the fridge.

Spinach spaghetti with flounder, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and white wine in a light olive oil sauce. An elegant Italian-style fish pasta ready in 30 minutes.

Concentrated homemade mint syrup made from 8 cups of fresh mint leaves steeped overnight, then boiled into a thick syrup. Dilute with water or sparkling water for mint drinks.

Homemade herbes de Provence blend with marjoram, thyme, savory, basil, rosemary, sage, and fennel seeds. Mix in minutes and store in jars for seasoning chicken, vegetables, and meat.

Iron Horse cucumber salad tosses crisp cucumbers, radishes, onion, and bell pepper with rice vinegar, cilantro, and fresh ginger. A bright Asian-inspired side in 20 minutes.

Herbed chicken with spring vegetables: thyme, parsley, and fennel-seed butter stuffed under crispy chicken skin, served with cipollini onions, baby carrots, snap peas, and morels. A restaurant-style one-skillet dinner.

Tomato and watermelon salad with cucumber, avocado, fresh herbs, and freshly ground coriander seed in an aged balsamic vinaigrette. A juicy, summery side dish that tastes like August on a plate.

Herb crusted lamb chops marinated in toasted cumin, garlic, lemon, orange juice, and two kinds of basil, then grilled over charcoal. A bright, citrus-forward rub that balances rich [lamb](/recipes/lamb) beautifully.

Grind white pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger into a classic French spice blend that adds warmth and subtle complexity to pâtés, sausages, and slow-braised meats.

A very moist bread. Butternut squash adds the moisture and great flavor into the bread, chocolate chips and walnuts give the extra layers of flavors and textures. The glaze makes the bread looks so attractive. A delicious bread is great at any occasion.

Ratatouille with cinnamon basil served inside hollowed-out eggplant shells. A stunning vegan side dish with zucchini, plum tomatoes, red pepper, and two types of fresh basil.

Homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning paste with allspice, scallions, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and fresh lime juice. Blend and rub on any meat for authentic island heat.

This syrup is delicious with fruits, in a marinade for chicken or pork, or as the basis of a cooling drink.

Homemade Thai curry spice paste with dried red chilies, coriander, garlic, shallots, anchovy, and lemon zest. Keeps two months in the fridge for quick weeknight curries.

Strawberry balm syrup: crushed fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon balm simmered into a fragrant ruby-red syrup. Pour over ice with sparkling water, drizzle on pancakes, or swirl into cocktails.

Pasta with spinach pesto made from fresh spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil pureed smooth. A milder, more affordable twist on traditional basil pesto that freezes well for up to 6 weeks.