5,132 chile recipes

Tom yum goong, the Thai hot and sour shrimp soup: a fragrant broth of kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass and galangal, made fiery with chili and sour with lime. Light, aromatic and ready fast.

Pickled onions brined overnight in salt water, then packed in a hot vinegar brine with mustard seeds, horseradish, bay leaf, and hot peppers. Crunchy and tangy.

Impressive and healthy, realistic portion size. Save up for this one!

Chinese food is usually associated with soy sauce, garlic and ginger. This is a classic Chinese stir-fry noodles, it is easy to make, and loaded with flavor.

Beef Brisket in Beer: a 4-pound brisket oven-braised in beer, chili sauce, brown sugar, and onions. Three hours to fork-tender, finished with a thick pan gravy. Serves 11.

Miris malu is a fiery Sri Lankan fish stew. Cubed fish simmers gently with tamarind, black pepper, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves in a thin, punchy chili-spiked broth.

This 30-minute microwave enchilada casserole cooks ground beef with chili powder and tomato sauce, then layers it with flour tortillas and sharp cheddar. No oven needed for this retro weeknight dinner shortcut.

Chicken breasts marinated in lime juice, green chiles, and garlic, grilled until charred, then topped with melted cheddar and salsa. Easy Southwestern grilling at its best.

Italian-inspired pork liver pesto: a savory blend of seared pig liver, basil, walnuts, garlic and aged cheese folded into a silky olive oil emulsion. Serve as a crostini spread or pasta sauce.

Sri Lankan peegudhu liver curry with beef liver simmered in coconut milk, fragrant curry leaves, lemongrass, and warm spices. Cardamom, cloves, fennel, and chili in every bite.

Homemade Sai Oua: ground pork packed with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, cilantro root, and dried chilies, stuffed into natural casings and charbroiled. Northern Thai sausage done right.

Hearty fava bean soup with tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and a kick of chili and cumin. A warming, plant-based bowl loaded with protein and spice. Vegan friendly.

Mung dal with black mustard seeds, turmeric, and ginger, finished with a hot ghee tadka of sputtering mustard seeds and green chile. A traditional Indian lentil dish with bright, bold tempering.

Quick black bean soup made from canned beans blended smooth with cumin, chili powder, cilantro, and tomato sauce in chicken broth. Topped with cool sour cream.

Crispy tofu and tender-crisp green beans tossed in a spicy hoisin chili sauce. This 30-minute Chinese vegetarian stir-fry is packed with savory heat and works beautifully over steamed rice.

Persian lentil and greens khoreshe with spinach, parsley, cilantro, scallions, and turmeric simmered until tender. A fragrant Iranian stew served over basmati rice.