Here’s a lavish but simple showstopper. A variety of seafood is lightly poached in a chili-fired consommé that’s spiced with cumin and cilantro. Yellow pepper, red onion, and garlic add depths of flavor to this Peruvian Parihuela that are spot lit by a vividly tangy …
Pumpkin and squash are two hearty favorites when the season’s turn — both bring an earthy, homey flavor to delicious spicy soups. And together, they make one heck of a feel-good meal. Spicy pumpkin and butternut squash soup is pretty much a meal unto itself. …
Talk about incredible fusions of flavor — coconut lentil soup is all that, with its irresistible mix of spices, creaminess, and eatable heat. It’s also pretty healthy, full of fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats. This one makes an excellent lunch meal, plenty hearty to keep …
Quesabirria tacos are right on the money for big gatherings. They’re hot, spicy, beefy, and cheesy. With a lip-licking, taco-dipping sauce alongside, they’re stellar for sharing with friends — best with loads of laughter. And napkins. Lots of napkins. First there was birria Adored for …
With the deep warmth of ginger and the instant heat of bird’s eye chilies (or Thai peppers), this spicy sesame ginger chicken noodle soup is like central heating in a bowl. It stars tender chicken in a garlicky broth that’s enriched with sesame oil, rice …
For those that like a morning pick-me-up, spicy baked eggs with beans is a real winner. It’s quick to prepare and offers up a perfect combination of healthy proteins, delightful taste, and fiery flavor. All beans work well with the baked eggs, but kidney beans, …
“Don’t spoil it with cutlery. This is party pork!” That’s the advice from a beaming buddy of mine about adobo de chanco — slow braised pork shoulder, served with ladles of bread-dunking, fiery sauce, and buttered corn. “This Peruvian pork is for pure pleasure, please, …
Hotly spiced with dersa, this Algerian spicy chicken and chickpea tagine is a good-looking, sunshiny treat that’s surprisingly easy to make. Dersa? That’s an Algerian, hot-as-you-like combo of ground bird’s eye chili, paprika, cumin, and black pepper. It’s all mixed together with garlic, lemon juice, …
Fired with chilies, generously spiced ground beef gets sweetened with raisins, chutney, and almonds, and baked beneath a custardy, egg-and-milk topping. That’s bobotie. This unusual, richly flavored delight is a mega South African favorite that’s grand for special occasions and celebrations. If you’re Italian, this …
What could be more perfect on a cold winter evening than a large bowl of spicy chestnut soup? This is a hearty bowl, with delicious chunky pieces of chestnut and the salty delight that is crushed bacon bits. It’s earthy, meaty, nutty, and fiery all …