502 hot recipes

A tasty low-fat dish that goes great with any meal you prepare this summer.

Egyptian lentils (koshari) with rice and elbow macaroni topped with spicy tomato-vinegar sauce and crispy caramelized onions. A hearty vegan comfort dish.

Linda McCartney's chilled avocado and green chili soup blended with soy milk, lemon juice, and dry sherry. A creamy vegan soup ready in 20 minutes with no cooking required.

Lemony green lentils simmered with cumin, cinnamon stick, chili flakes, ginger, and whole lemon slices. A bright, vegan, one-pot Indian-style side dish ready in under an hour.

Homemade pickled asparagus spears with garlic, hot chile peppers, and pickling spice in a tangy brine. Crisp, spicy, and shelf-stable for months.

Tex's chili with coarse-ground beef, kidney beans, both hot and mild ground chiles, cumin, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce simmered for an hour. A big-batch Texas-style chili with real ground chile heat.

Thai eggplant and tender lentils stir-fry with garlic, chilies, and fresh mint in this fragrant vegetarian dish spiked with fish sauce for umami depth.

Guasacaca is the Venezuelan avocado salsa: chunky avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, and hot pepper sauce blitzed rough. Served alongside arepas, grilled meats, or tortilla chips.

If you're just looking for a simple dish to make, but you don't have a lot of time on your hands, then go ahead and try this delicious crockpot recipe!

White chicken chili loaded with two cans of pinto beans (one whole, one pureed) plus chickpeas, dry vermouth, and a touch of honey for body. Topped with melted mozzarella.

Simple Indian curried mushrooms with turmeric, tomatoes, and onion. A quick vegetable side dish with just a handful of ingredients and no cream needed.

Quelites, a traditional New Mexican spinach and pinto bean side dish with bacon drippings, chili pepper, and hard-boiled egg. A 25-minute Southwestern classic.

Tired of the same old pasta for dinner? Try this dish that has a seafood side to it.

Sri Lankan thosai are crispy lace-edged pancakes made from soaked black gram and rice flour batter with curry leaves, cumin, and chili. A naturally gluten-free flatbread for scooping up curries.

Bhindi masala with three pounds of okra cooked in a garlic-heavy base of browned onions, fresh green chilies, turmeric, and cumin. A straightforward Indian okra dish that's vegan, quick, and full of warm spice.

Oven-roasted peanuts coated in crushed chili peppers, cumin, and turmeric for a smoky, spicy snack. Golden and crunchy in just 30 minutes, these beat store-bought bar nuts every single time.