Tag: spicy
31 recipes
Blackened Catfish
Cajun-spiced catfish seared in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet — crispy, smoky, and ready in 20 minutes.
Blackened Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa
Blackened chicken tacos with a bold Cajun spice crust, fresh mango salsa, and creamy avocado crema in warm tortillas.
Blackened Tilapia
Blackened Tilapia — a Cajun main dish Ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Bucatini with guanciale, tomato, Pecorino, and chili — one of Rome's four iconic pasta dishes.
Cajun Jambalaya
One-pot rice with andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp in a spicy Cajun tomato base — Louisiana comfort food.
Cajun Shrimp Boil
Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and andouille sausage boiled in a spicy Old Bay broth — a Louisiana backyard tradition.
Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos — a Mexican main dish Ready in 40 minutes.
Chicken and Waffles with Maple Hot Sauce
Crispy buttermilk fried chicken on fluffy waffles with a sweet-heat maple hot sauce drizzle for a great brunch.
Chiles Toreados (Blistered Mexican Peppers)
Blistered serrano peppers with lime and soy sauce. A 10-minute Mexican taqueria condiment.
Chili Crisp Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs with an umami-rich miso-mayo filling, topped with crunchy chili crisp and fried garlic. A fusion party bite.
Crispy Buffalo Wings
Extra-crispy baked wings tossed in classic Frank's hot sauce and butter — no deep fryer needed.
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken sandwich with a buttermilk-brined thigh, pickle brine slaw, and spicy mayo on a brioche bun.
Crispy Hush Puppies
Crispy hush puppies — golden cornmeal fritters with jalapeño and scallion, fried until crunchy outside and fluffy inside.
Jamaican Beef Patties
Jamaican beef patties — flaky turmeric-gold pastry filled with spiced, scotch bonnet-laced ground beef in savory gravy.
Jamaican Curry Goat
Jamaican curry goat slow-braised with toasted curry powder, scotch bonnet, and allspice until the meat falls off the bone.
Jamaican Escovitch Fish
Jamaican escovitch fish — crispy fried snapper doused in a tangy vinegar sauce with peppers, carrots, and scotch bonnet.
Jamaican Jerk Pork
Jamaican jerk pork marinated in scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme, then grilled low over smoke until charred and juicy.
Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)
Spicy, tangy fried rice with aged kimchi, gochujang, and a crispy fried egg — Korea's favorite leftover meal.
Kimchi Jeon (Korean Kimchi Pancakes)
Crispy, tangy kimchi pancakes with pork belly — a Korean bar snack best served with soju and dipping sauce.
Loaded Nachos Supreme
Loaded nachos with seasoned beef, melted cheese, black beans, jalapeños, and all the fixings for game day or any day.
Midnight Pasta (Pantry Pasta)
Anchovies, garlic, chili, breadcrumbs — a late-night masterpiece from the pantry.
Nam Jim Jaew (Thai Dipping Sauce)
Nam Jim Jaew — a tangy Thai dipping sauce with lime, fish sauce, and toasted rice. Ready in 10 minutes.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
A southern Italian classic — spicy sausage, bitter greens, garlic, chili.
Pai Huang Gua (Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad)
Chinese smashed cucumber salad with garlic, chili oil, and black vinegar. A 15-minute Sichuan appetizer.
Penne all'Arrabbiata
Angry pasta — spicy tomato sauce with garlic and chili.
Pulled Pork (Oven Method)
Pulled Pork (Oven Method) — an American main dish Ready in 360 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Great for meal prep.
Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema
Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema — a Mexican main dish Ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.
Smoked Baby Back Ribs (3-2-1 Method)
Fall-off-the-bone ribs using the 3-2-1 method — 3 hours smoke, 2 hours wrapped, 1 hour sauced. A full-day project that teaches low-and-slow smoking.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Bold, briny, and spicy — olives, capers, anchovies, and tomato.
Szechuan Hot Chicken Bao
Pillowy steamed bao stuffed with fried chicken thigh in a numbing Szechuan chili glaze, with togarashi mayo and quick pickles.
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) — a main dish Ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.