860 chily recipes

Five-minute refried bean dip with sour cream, chili powder, hot sauce, and chopped onion. A creamy, spiced party dip made from pantry staples. Just mix and serve with tortilla chips.

Menudo is a beloved Mexican tripe and hominy soup with garlic, chili powder, and a touch of brown sugar. A simplified weekday version of the iconic Sunday cure-all.

Homemade spicy seasoning mix with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. A DIY taco-style blend with no salt or fillers added.

Rigatoni alla vodka with flambed vodka, heavy cream, tomato sauce, prosciutto, and Asiago cheese. A rich, spicy pink sauce tossed with fresh basil and parsley.

Microwave taco salad with hot Italian sausage, green chilies, and Monterey Jack over crisp lettuce and tomatoes. Single-person dinner ready in 20 minutes start to finish.

Savory honeydew melon tossed with rice vinegar, fresh chile strips, and torn cilantro. A four-ingredient cool fruit salad that turns sweet melon into a Thai-inspired brunch starter.

Cheesy stuffed chicken breasts: pounded chicken cutlets rolled around Monterey Jack and oregano, then coated in a chili-spiced cornmeal crust. Pan-browned, oven-finished, served with guacamole and salsa.

Eggplant with tofu stir-fries thinly sliced Japanese eggplant and silky tofu cubes with garlic, fresh chiles, basil, and salty yellow bean sauce. A Thai-style 30-minute vegetarian main.

Canned garlic dill pickles with red chili peppers, dill heads, and a balanced sweet-salt brine. Two quarts from one batch, water-bath processed for shelf-stable storage of 2 months or more.

Golden turmeric rice cooked with a bay leaf and a pinch of chili powder for warm color and subtle spice. A simple five-ingredient Indian-style side dish that pairs with curries, stews, and grilled meats.

Maharagwe is an East African spiced bean dish simmering black-eyed peas in coconut milk with turmeric, chili powder, tomatoes, and cilantro. Vegan, creamy, and served over rice.

Pitlai is a South Indian lentil stew with bitter gourd (karela), chickpeas, tamarind, and a ground coconut-spice paste. A tangy, complex vegetarian curry with toor dal and jaggery.

Bengali kasundi relish blends fresh red chilies, mustard seeds, garlic, and green mango into a fiery, tangy condiment. Pairs with tandoori, kebabs, shellfish curries, and sandwiches.

Spaghetti alla chitarra tossed with butter-sauteed mushrooms, garlic, crushed chilies, oregano, and freshly grated Parmesan. An elegant Italian pasta that comes together in under 45 minutes.

Easy green chile sauce made with roasted green chili peppers, garlic, and a simple flour roux. Ready in 30 minutes, this versatile New Mexican staple goes on everything from enchiladas to eggs.

Lime hot pickle, a fiery South Asian condiment of cut limes cured for three weeks in their own juices with chili and pickling salt. Sharp, tart, and built to wake up bland curries and lamb.