900 chily recipes

Homemade Thai green curry paste with dry-roasted coriander and cumin, fresh green chilies, lemongrass, and shrimp paste. Stores in the fridge for months and beats store-bought every time.

Homemade sun-dried tomatoes oven-dried at low heat for 16-18 hours, then packed in olive oil with rock salt and optional rosemary or dried chilies. A pantry staple that keeps indefinitely.

Katirikkai thogyal is a smoky South Indian eggplant chutney made with roasted eggplant, urad dal, dried red chilies, tamarind, and a pinch of hing. Coarsely blended and served alongside rice and ghee.

Chopped cooked turkey simmered in a thick tomato-chili sauce with dry mustard and onion, spooned over hamburger buns. This low-calorie, 6-ingredient turkey barbecue is ready in 20 minutes and stretches leftovers into a new meal.

Potato skins get brushed with tangy Dijon mustard, layered with ham and roasted peppers, then topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese for a quick appetizer that's ready in 15 minutes.

Crunchy dill pickled okra with garlic and hot peppers. Water bath canned for shelf-stable Southern snacking that beats any store-bought jar.

A delicious side dish made with lima beans that's perfect for that backyard barbecue.

Fiery Italian-style hot peppers sauteed with garlic and Roma tomatoes in olive oil. A 5-ingredient, 45-minute side dish or condiment with serious kick.

Quick, easy and delicious way to cook your winter squash as a side dish.

A fiery raspberry-chile marinade with orange zest, raspberry vinegar, and fresh orange juice. Use it on chicken, shrimp, or grilled meats for a sweet-hot kick that lasts for weeks in the fridge.

Meatless taco filling: rice-based vegetarian taco filling with garlic, green chiles, stewed tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Quick fat-free Mexican weeknight dinner option.

Chicken Yassa from Senegal: lemon-marinated chicken broiled and simmered with caramelized onions, olives, habanero, and carrots. A tangy, savory West African classic served over rice.

House BBQ dry rub built on paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander and curry, with a whisper of cayenne and thyme. Mix-and-rub spice blend for grilled meats, ribs and chicken. Pantry staples only.

Red lentils with spinach simmered with onion, garlic, ginger, and chili powder until the lentils break down into a thick, creamy dal. Finished with a stir of yogurt. Vegan-adaptable and high in fiber.

Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and chili powder. A hearty, high-fiber vegetarian main dish baked until set.

Thai cucumber pickles, a quick sweet-sour-spicy side of sliced cucumber, red chiles, onion, and cilantro in a red wine vinegar brine. Five-minute condiment.