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Recipes list chile types and counts with mild swaps—fewer seeds, milder peppers, or extra coconut milk or yogurt at the end.
Spicy Recipes
78 recipes found
Spicy recipes build heat in layers—fresh chiles, dried powders, peppercorns, and pastes each hit the palate differently.
Scoville-friendly chile notes, seed removal options, and dairy or acid finishes tame fire without flattening layered heat from fresh and dried peppers.
Shrimp Jambalaya
60 min · Easy · American
Spicy Bean & Corn Tuna Bowl
10 min · Easy · Mexican
Classic Tteokbokki (spicy Korean Rice Cakes)
35 min · Easy · Korean
The Ultimate Firecracker Spicy Tuna Melt
25 min · Easy · American
Hot Honey Cottage Cheese & Beef Power Bowls
40 min · Easy · American
Harissa-honey Chicken Wings
60 min · Easy · Other
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca: the Neapolitan Pantry Classic
25 min · Easy · Italian
Classic Frank's Redhot Buffalo Chicken Dip
30 min · Easy · American
Fire-roasted Chana Masala with Jeera Rice
45 min · Medium · Indian
Wedang Jahe Merah (red Ginger & Spice Drink)
30 min · Easy · Other
Spicy Pork and Tofu Kimchi Jjigae
50 min · Medium · Korean
Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini Puttanesca
55 min · Easy · Italian
Spiced Paneer and Spinach Stir-fry
35 min · Easy · Indian
Indian-spiced Tofu & Spinach Medley
35 min · Easy · Indian
Spicy Adobo Bean & Cotija Tacos
50 min · Easy · Mexican
Speedy Green Pea & Onion Pilaf
40 min · Easy · Indian
Fragrant Chicken & Green Chili Pilaf
55 min · Medium · Indian
Indian Vegetable Cutlets (shallow-fried)
45 min · Medium · Indian
Frequently asked questions
Are spicy tags only for Asian or Mexican food?
No. Heat appears across cuisines—Harissa, Cajun, Sichuan, Nashville hot—tagged spicy when capsaicin is central.
How do I handle spicy food safely when cooking?
Steps remind you to wash hands after chopping chiles and avoid touching eyes. Gloves are suggested for super-hot varieties.