2,270 spicy recipes

Crispy Cajun shrimp fettuccine: flour-dusted shrimp seared crisp and spicy, tossed with fettuccine in a creamy Parmesan-Cajun sauce. Restaurant-style pasta with a kick.

Apple pie with a twist: cinnamon Red Hots melt into the filling with walnuts and a crumbled pie crust topping. Bubbling, spicy-sweet, and utterly irresistible.

Southern-style okra stewed with Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, bacon drippings, bell pepper, celery, and chili powder. A smoky, spicy side dish that freezes well.

Three-ingredient pasta tossed with salsa and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Ready in 25 minutes, this spicy, cheesy spaghetti is the ultimate lazy weeknight dinner hack.

Peanut-chile sauce: a spicy, creamy dipping and drizzling sauce with serrano, piquin, garlic, ginger, lime, and peanut butter. Perfect for satay, noodles, and grilled meats.

Authentic Chinese hot and sour soup with cloud ear mushrooms, golden needles, silken tofu, shredded pork, and the signature tangy-spicy-savory broth thickened with cornstarch.

Retro skillet pie with chicken, spinach, and mushrooms folded into a spicy jalapeño Velveeta soufflé, wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Puffy, cheesy, and crowd-ready.

Smoky corn and zucchini au gratin with chipotle peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, and a crunchy tortilla-cheese topping. A spicy Mexican-inspired vegetable casserole baked golden.

Cajun remoulade sauce with brown mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and Tabasco, served with fresh vegetable crudites. A tangy, spicy no-cook dip for raw veggies.

Mongolian beef stir-fry with flank steak, scallions, garlic, hoisin, and oyster sauce. A fast wok-fried takeout favorite with a sweet, savory, slightly spicy sauce.

Beef and pork meatballs simmered in smoky chipotle sauce with fresh cilantro. A spicy Mexican-inspired main dish ready in 45 minutes over rice or noodles.

Thai tom yum shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and enoki mushrooms in a hot-sour broth. Fragrant, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Ozark-style beef stew slow-simmered with chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, and dried red peppers. A spicy, warmly spiced mountain stew with potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes.

Mexican octopus salad with kidney beans, corn, and red bell pepper in a spicy chile-cumin-oregano dressing. Tender octopus tossed cold with bold Southwestern flavors.

Red lentil dal with a garlic and jalapeno tadka, cumin seeds, garam masala, and turmeric. A simple, spicy Indian comfort dish ready in about an hour.

Baingan bharta-style smoked eggplant: fire-charred eggplant simmered with onion, tomato, garam masala, and green chiles. A smoky, spicy Indian classic to scoop with naan.