2,270 spicy recipes

Sautéed kale, crimini mushrooms, and green beans with white wine, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and Parmesan. A low-carb, healthy side dish ready in under 30 minutes.

Test your wok skills with this tantalizing and scrumptious stir-fry dish.

Pasta rings tossed in cool, spiced cucumber raita with mint, cumin, and lemon. A summer pasta salad with Indian roots: tangy yogurt, crunchy cucumber, and warm cumin against tender anellini pasta.

Once he perfected his Extra Crispy he had customers who wanted it to be spicy and bold so he created his Hot and Spicy Chicken. Here is his original recipe which has changed a bit in this day and age. It comes frozen and is cooked frozen and not prepared fresh in many stores.

Shrimp and spicy black bean spread on crackers with jalapeño, lime, garlic, and cilantro. Easy make-ahead party appetizer from the pantry.

Grilled mahi mahi with a spicy Asian pear salsa of plum sauce, serrano chili, cilantro, and honey. A Pacific Rim fish dinner in 40 minutes.

Middle Eastern-style lamb hand pies with pine nuts, mint, and lemon zest baked in biscuit dough. Served with a cool minted yogurt dipping sauce.

Crispy baked capellini pancake topped with a sweet-spicy serrano and bell pepper relish. Vegetarian side dish with crunchy golden edges and a kick of heat.

A bold, slow-simmered tomato sauce spiked with beer, molasses, Dijon mustard, and a powerhouse blend of nine spices including cayenne and cumin. Two hours on the stove builds serious depth.

Sichuan pork stir-fry with chewy cloud ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts in spicy sauce. Quick, fiery, and full of texture, ready in an hour with soaking time.

Spicy roasted tomato soup with a horseradish kick, blended silky and served chilled under a bright herb salad of basil, tarragon and chervil. Roasting concentrates the tomatoes for a deep, smoky base that beats anything from a can.

Broiled salmon steaks served on a fiery sauce verde made from roasted New Mexican chiles, jalapeños, green peppercorns, white wine, and fresh dill. Bold, spicy, and ready in 40 minutes.

Marinated black beans and red lentils on a composed salad platter with red potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. A tangy mustard-garlic vinaigrette with red pepper flakes ties this high-protein salad together.

A homemade Boursin-style cheese dip made by creaming butter and cream cheese with garlic, Italian seasoning and minced walnuts. Silky, garlicky and ready in 15 minutes with no cooking.

Spicy marinated shrimp for a crowd with 10 pounds of shrimp soaked overnight in olive oil, cider vinegar, capers, and hot sauce. A make-ahead party appetizer that serves 20.

Cavatelli tossed in a spicy tomato sauce loaded with crumbled hot Italian sausage and fresh basil, topped with cool dollops of ricotta cheese. A hearty, make-ahead Italian pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes.