Nicola Turner 
A creamy mushroom risotto with two heat sources doing different jobs: cayenne powder for a steady floor, and one fresh red chili that changes the flavor as much as the heat. Jalapeno keeps it gentle, an African bird’s eye takes it somewhere else entirely.
Chipotle is a smoked, dried jalapeno, same 2,500 to 8,000 SHU and a completely different pepper by the time it hits the pan. Here it goes into the boiling water with the potatoes, alongside half a bulb of roasted garlic.
Here’s a delightful appetizer from the Mediterranean, with a spicy but subtle twist. Chipotle and sun-dried tomato bruschetta packs a bunch of flavor, with a little heat and a touch of smokiness. It’s perfect served before (or with) steak, pasta dishes, and more. This recipe …
Chipotle sticky toffee pudding is a delightful classic British dessert with a spicy twist of smoky flavor. But don’t fear — the heat here (from chipotle pepper powder) is not enough to put anyone off. It’s just enough to know it is there and the …
We’re not going to mess with a classic too much. This spicy Italian tapenade is made with the same delicious ingredients you’d find in a traditional recipe — olives, garlic, parsley, sundried tomatoes. But we’ve added a most certain kick of heat to this recipe. We …
Full of flavor and spice, Brazilian coconut chicken curry is smooth, creamy, and as fiery as you’d like it to be. Lime, turmeric, fresh ginger, and, of course, coconut share center stage with the chili pepper of your choice. If you are here for the heat …
Naga vindaloo beef curry is about as spicy as curries come. After all, naga chilies are the pepper in the paste used here. Chilies like the Dorset naga, naga viper, and naga morich all either nearly or easily top 1,000,000 Scoville heat units, so know …
This spiced pineapple upside-down cake recipe adds just a little kick to the popular dessert. There’s cayenne pepper powder in the cake batter, but that’s not all. We add a few candied jalapeños here to add a delicious sweet bite (and lovely color) to the …
This is one of those classic dishes that takes on total new life with the addition of fiery heat. Spicy sausage casserole warms you right up, even on the coldest of nights. It’s total feel-good food that’s sure to be a family hit at dinner …
These spiced berry and coconut popsicles are perfect for any hot summer day, providing just a little spiciness with a ton of sweet, fruity flavor. The battle between hot and cold seriously wakens the tastebuds. They are totally refreshing, fun to eat, and totally dairy-free. …
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