10,000 spice recipes

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

Indian-style deep-fried whitefish marinated in a garlic, cumin, coriander, and star anise paste with lemon juice. Crispy, golden, and packed with warm spice.

Spicy oatmeal cookies with cinnamon, molasses, raisins, and chopped nuts. Chewy and warmly spiced with a deep, dark sweetness from the molasses that sets them apart.

Candied spiced walnuts or pecans coated in orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and powdered sugar, then baked until dry and crunchy. A festive holiday snack or handmade gift.

Spiced stewed pumpkin cubes cooked in a vinegar broth with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. A low-calorie side dish served warm or cold, with no added sugar.

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.

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.

Veal chops in spicy sauce: braised with cumin, saffron, coriander, and cayenne, then finished with a cool cucumber-yogurt spoon sauce. Warm spice meets bright tang in one Dutch oven.

Chirizu is a traditional Japanese spicy dipping sauce for sashimi, made with flame-kissed sake, grated daikon, soy sauce, lemon juice, and seven-pepper spice. Bright, bold, and ready in minutes.

Thick and spicy spaghetti sauce gets its character from an unconventional spice rack: basil, paprika, cinnamon, curry powder, hot sauce, and burgundy wine simmered slow into a deep, complex pasta sauce.

Texas-style spicy spareribs baked low and slow for 4 hours with lemon and onion slices, then glazed with spicy barbecue sauce. Fall-off-the-bone tender.

Wok-fried tofu coated in a glossy, spicy sauce of chili paste, garlic, ginger, soy, and sesame oil. Quick Chinese-style vegetarian stir-fry that's bold and simple.

Penne alla vodka with spicy tomato cream sauce, garlic and red pepper flakes. Italian restaurant-style pasta ready in 45 minutes.

Shark fillets marinated in lemon juice, fresh basil, garlic, chili sauce, and soy sauce, then broiled and drizzled with a reduced marinade glaze. Meaty, spicy, and full of punch.

A Roman-style spicy bruschetta with fresh parsley, basil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in olive oil and red wine vinegar. No tomatoes here, just a punchy herb topping on grilled country bread. Vegetarian.

Cornmeal-crusted Cajun catfish served over a sweet-and-spicy strawberry sauce made with preserves, horseradish, hot sauce, and red wine vinegar. A bold Southern fish dish that surprises.