The Spicy Food Lovers' Cookbook, by Michael Hultquist

“The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook” is packed with 75 recipes for spicy food lovers of all levels, with easy recipes for seafood, from the land, handhelds, slow cooker meals, pressure cooker, pasta and so much more. If you love it spicy, you need this book.

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Calling all chiliheads! Become a master of spice with these 75 easy recipes for big, bold flavor. Mike Hultquist, creator of the blog Chili Pepper Madness and author of The Spicy Dehydrator Cookbook, takes you head first into the wide world of all things spicy.

Explore peppers, like poblanos, jalapeños and cayennes, along with spice blends, hot sauces and more. As you cook your way through exciting, spice-rich cuisines like Mexican, Italian and Indian, you’ll discover how simple it is to layer pepper varieties and spices for incredible depth of flavor.

Learn how to achieve just the right amount of zing, whether mild, medium or sizzling. For a memorable meal that’s low on heat, try Sweet-Chili Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, which mixes sweet red pepper jam with your favorite hot sauce.

Bring it up a notch with Shrimp in Fiery Chipotle-Tequila Sauce, which blends deep chipotle flavor with a kick of serrano pepper.

If it’s mouth-numbing spice you’re after, go for the All-the-Way Arrabiata, a satisfying pasta dish amped up with pepper infused olive oil and whole ghost peppers.

With stews for your slow cooker, burgers for the grill, and eggs for the skillet, it’s easy to enjoy an amazing array of spicy dishes, all day, every day.

What’s Inside? The Table of Contents

From the Land (of Intensity!)
Sizzling Seafood
Hot & Spicy Handhelds
Piquant Pasta!
Blazing Breakfasts (For Dinner)
Slow & Spicy
Power Under Pressure
Fired Up Foods From Around the World
The Zesty Sauce Project

What Others are Saying about Mike’s New Cookbook

See what others have to say about my book, “The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook – Fiery, No-Fuss Meals”, by Michael Hultquist“.

“Consider Michael Hultquist your new go-to for creative yet completely accessible recipes that traverse the spicy-food universe.”

— Amanda Altman, managing editor, Chile Pepper magazine

Michael is a master of incorporating fiery flavors into everyday and not so everyday dishes. His cuisine is not a “hold my beer and watch this” style of presentation, but a deliciously spicy blend that a true Chilehead can appreciate.

— John Hard, Founder of CaJohn’s Fiery Foods and Hot Sauce Hall of Famer

Calling all chiliheads out there, does Mike ever deliver on his new book! Page after page there’s delicious, imaginative creations (hello Chiles Rellenos French Toast with Spiced Maple Syrup!) that are laid out, step by step, complete with levels of heat for any palette. From Creole Pork Chops, Shrimp Fajita Bowls and Cheesy Chipotle Cheddar Waffles, this book has something for everyone. I personally can’t wait to start digging into these beauties!

— Kevin | Kevin Is Cooking

“Spicy food enthusiasts, rejoice! You now have a fiery food playbook dedicated to you. There is no better ambassador of spicy cuisine then Michael Hultquist. He enters your kitchen and dazzles you with sweat-inducing meals with pictures that will make you drool. It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an endorphin addict in search for the next hottest dish, Michael has a recipe for you”.

— Al “Buddah” Goldenberg, www.ILoveItSpicy.com

Mike’s passion for all things spicy pops off the page in his newest book, “The Spicy Food Lover’s Cookbook”, and it’s jam-packed with delicious recipes! Whether you like the heat full-force or dialed back a bit Mike shows you how to bring the heat to your kitchen.

— April Anderson, creator of the blog, Girl Gone Gourmet, author of “Gourmet Cooking for One or Two”

This is the cutting-edge of hot and spicy culinary artistry, with innovative recipes set among excellent food styling and photography. It is a visual and delectable delight.

— Dave DeWitt, aka “The Pope of Peppers”

The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook by Mike Hultquist is phenomenal! If you like some heat to your food, this is THE book to have on your shelf. With chapters ranging from Pasta to Breakfasts, and a chapter including Pressure Cooker meals, you’ll find so many great recipes. I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the Shrimp in Fiery Chipotle-Tequila Sauce! This is one cookbook that will be used time and time again!

– Amanda Batcher founder of The Chunky Chef

Michael has an amazing ability to create beautifully delicious spicy dishes while at the same time making them both inspiring and totally approachable for the everyday cook or the wild eyed Chilehead!

– Jeremy Walsh Founder & Creator of Bigfat’s Hot Sauce, Inc.

The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook is the ultimate culinary experience that teaches curious cooks how to add dimensions of flavor to everyday meals. Michael Hultquist is a spice expert, exciting the taste buds with each bold and fiery recipe.

– Jessica Gavin, Certified Culinary Scientist and Author of “Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking”

As a spicy food enthusiast, sometimes it can be hard to share the food I love with the people I love. This book provides an opportunity to change that by creating wonderfully spicy food recipes with options to “tweak the heat” making it accessible for everyone. From seafood to pasta to breakfasts and sauces, The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook is a beautiful marriage of flavor and heat.

– Isabel Orozco-Moore, Food Blogger & Photographer, IsabelEats.com

“The Spicy Food Lover’s cookbook elevates the flavor of both familiar and not so familiar dishes with the many varieties of that vegetable of extreme smack—the chili pepper.”

– Kirsten K. Shockey, author of “Fiery Ferments and Fermented Vegetables”

“Mike Hultquist creates recipes that knock it out of the park every time. He knows how to balance heat with flavor better than most professional chefs! If you’re looking for an exciting way to spice up your kitchen routine, THIS IS THE BOOK TO BUY.”

– Kristy Bernardo – Founder of ‘The Wicked Noodle’, author of “Weeknight Cooking with your Instant Pot”

“I’m a big fan of spicy foods so of course I love Mike’s blog, Chili Pepper Madness. I’m looking forward to firing up some of the recipes from his new book.”

– Dexter Holland (Gringo Bandito + The Offspring)