Spicy Food, Chili Pepper & Hot Sauce Recipes

Arepas Recipe

Monday, April 19, 2021

This arepas recipe is a traditional comfort food from Colombia and Venezuela of simple cornbread cakes that can be served as a snack or as part of any meal. They are very versatile. Learn how to make them.

We’re making arepas in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen, my friends, and I think you’re going to love them. If you’ve never tried arepas, this is a recipe you’ll definitely want to keep in your recipe collection.

As a spicy food lover, this humble food is the perfect serving vessel for all ...

Cajun Pasta

Friday, April 16, 2021

This Cajun pasta recipe is loaded with shrimp and smoked andouille sausage, with lots of flavorful Cajun seasonings, so easy to make, a perfect we...

Stir Fry Sauce Recipe

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

This is my go-to stir fry sauce recipe and it’s so easy to make with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and my favorite ingredient – gochujang – fo...

A Guide to Mexican Chili Peppers

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Here is a list of chili peppers used in Mexican cuisine, including fresh peppers, dried peppers and smoked peppers.

Chili peppers are an essential ...

General Tso’s Chicken

Monday, April 12, 2021

This General Tso’s Chicken recipe is crispy bites of chicken stir fried in a sauce that’s both sweet and spicy. So easy to make and better than tak...

Zingy Pork Chop Marinade

Thursday, April 08, 2021

The best pork chop marinade recipe makes your pork chops extra juicy and flavorful. Mine is a mix of olive oil, soy sauce, spicy brown mustard and ...

Pimento Cheese Recipe

Wednesday, April 07, 2021

This pimento cheese recipe is an iconic taste of the south with shredded cheddar cheese swirled with rich mayonnaise and other seasonings, the perf...

Chili Pepper Types

Learn more about the many different types of chili peppers in the world with a list organized by heat levels.

Chili Pepper Types

Growing Chili Peppers

Learn more about growing chili peppers, including seed saving, growing from seed, gardening, harvesting and more.

Growing Peppers

Preserving Chili Peppers

Learn more about preserving your chili peppers, including drying, freezing, pickling and more.

Preserving

The Hottest Chili Peppers

Here is the list of the hottest chili peppers in the world, from the Ghost Pepper to the Carolina Reaper.

Hottest Peppers

WELCOME!

Hi, Everyone! I'm Mike, your chilihead friend who LOVES good food. I love it spicy, and hopefully you do, too. Here you'll find hundreds of spicy recipes of all levels, some with a little, some with a LOT, but everything is adjustable to your personal tastes. You'll also learn a lot about chili peppers and seasonings, my very favorite things.