Mark Eardley 
Heat, stir, chill, and roll. That’s all it takes to create the divine pleasure of our gorgeous spicy chocolate chili truffles. And with a little more effort, you can add an extra layer of super-luxury — a praline coating. When something’s this good, it’s hardly …
Want an exotic meal that’s simple to prep and quick to make that leaves a lasting impression? That’s kung pao chicken. Tender chicken, hot bird’s eye chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and toasted peanuts star in a superbly savory sauce. It’s no wonder that kung pao is …
Our super-spicy chicken curry has its fiery roots in the world’s leading chili-producing region, the state of Andhra Pradesh in south-east India. Andhra chicken curry (also known as Andhra kodi kura) is a hot, richly spiced dish that’s beautifully balanced by a gentle cinnamon and …
Depths of delicate flavors, textures, and colors make these steamed shrimp dumplings a richly satisfying treat. And when paired with a hot, sweet, smoky, and slightly tart dipping sauce, they’re ideal for a rather special light-ish lunch or supper. These generous, two-bite delights are so …
It’s easy to see why sabich has a huge, homeland fan base in Israel. Packed in pita, this is a hand-held flavor bomb. It’s also great meze-style for sharing with friends and family, starring hot mango chutney, tahini sauce, fried eggplant, tomatoes, cucumber, and eggs. …
Lamb keema matar the epitome of curry — hot, spicy, and moreish. It’s a hugely popular, mostly home-cooked, family style dish from India and Pakistan that doesn’t often feature in restaurants. As an embodiment of curry, it’s a natural-born winner. And I like mine hot. …
Creamy seafood gratin takes the deeply satisfying notion of comfort food to a higher level. A trio of creamily spiced seafood is crowned by buttery mashed potatoes, flavored with garlic and Parmesan and a spark from red serrano peppers. Calling it a pie somehow seems …
This roasted butternut squash main course is packed with contrasting flavors and textures. Chunks of velvety butternut are roasted with cayenne pepper and turmeric. It’s paired with chickpeas crisped hot and fast in butter. And a richly spiced, creamy sauce boosted by hot bird’s eye …
What are peri-peri peppers? The peri-peri pepper, a.k.a. the African bird’s eye chili. That would be African, right? Yep, but in a roundabout sort of way. Its metaphorical roots stretch back to South America – the world’s original source of all the chilies that ever …