712 recipes for "hot_pepper"
Sausage and Spinach Soup With Rosemary Croutons

Sausage and Spinach Soup With Rosemary Croutons

Jan 4, 2012

Nothing heats up a cold winter night like a warm bowl of soup. Serve this quick version of Italian wedding soup with a tossed green salad. Dial up the heat by using hot Italian sausage and 1/4 tsp crushed hot pepper flakes.

Chipotle-Glazed Beef Short Ribs

Chipotle-Glazed Beef Short Ribs

Jun 6, 2010

 Look for cans of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in your grocery store's Mexican food aisle. If you can't find it, replace chipotle peppers with 2 jalapeño peppers, roasted and seeded, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco).

Spicy Dilled Beans

Spicy Dilled Beans

Jul 26, 2008

As well as enjoying these as a pickle, spicy beans are popular as a garnish for cocktails, such as a Caesar. If fresh hot peppers and whole dill are unavailable, substitute dried red chili peppers and 4 sprigs fresh dill for each dill head.

Santa Fe Pot Roast

Santa Fe Pot Roast

Jul 14, 2005

This updated standby has a bit of a kick, which can turn into a punch by adding 2 tbsp (25 mL) more chilies. If you can't find canned chilies, use half a sweet green pepper plus 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper sauce.

Bicol-Style Philippine Mussel Soup

Bicol-Style Philippine Mussel Soup

Nov 5, 2009

Bicol province in the Philippines is known for its spicy food, often using coconut. Here, the coconut is in the accompanying bread, Puto. In the Philippines, sweet potato leaves are traditionally used in this soup, but in Canada, spinach makes a fine substitute. Add hot peppers to taste.

Sausage Rolls With Honey Mustard Dip

Sausage Rolls With Honey Mustard Dip

Sausage rolls are a sure hit at cocktail parties. Just be sure to let them cool for a few minutes once they're out of the oven. If your guests are fans of spice, add a pinch of hot pepper flakes to the filling to heat things up.

Vegetarian Ma Po Tofu

Vegetarian Ma Po Tofu

This Chinese classic gets a wholesome makeover by replacing the meat with loads of fresh vegetables. Korean hot pepper paste isn't traditionally found in ma po tofu, but it adds a nice kick. Look for it in the Asian section of your grocery store, or substitute with one teaspoon of sriracha.

Fish Tacos With Mango-Avocado Salsa

Fish Tacos With Mango-Avocado Salsa

Panko bread crumbs (which are coarser than regular bread crumbs) give this fish an extra-crunchy crust. Allspice lends the tacos a decidedly Caribbean flavour. For an authentic kick to the salsa, add a dash or two of hot pepper sauce made from Scotch bonnet peppers. Serve with lime wedges.

Apricot and Red Pepper Pork Tenderloin

Apricot and Red Pepper Pork Tenderloin

Nov 4, 2011

The sweetness of the apricots and the heat of the hot pepper flakes make the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. This recipe takes a bit longer to make than some, but the extra time it takes to stuff the pork is worth it. Make fresh bread crumbs by pushing stale bread in a food processor until in fine crumbs.

Szechuan Tofu with Pork

Szechuan Tofu with Pork

Jun 16, 2009

This spicy Chinese classic, called ma po doufu, is named after the pock-marked (ma) grandmother (po) who served this dish in her restaurant. Stir-fried green onions, ginger, black bean garlic sauce and ground pork provide the flavour, with tofu adding textural contrast. Sprinkle traditional ground toasted Szechuan pepper or toasted hot pepper flakes on top. Serve with rice and snow peas.

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