Some Like It Hot
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson1/9Chile-Marinated Pork With Savory Brussels Sprouts and Mint
This Asian-inspired dish incorporates two essential condiments: hot chile paste and fish sauce. It's equal parts kick and funk.
Photo by Ture Lillegraven2/9Brined and Roasted Rosemary-Chile Almonds
Brining the nuts with herbs and some spice infuses them from the inside out, and the long roasting time gives them extra toasty flavor.
Sang An3/9Chile-Garlic Shrimp
Not only are shrimp cheap and delicious, but their quick cook time means this spicy dish comes together in less than 10 minutes.
Marcus Nilsson4/9Linguine with Crab, Lemon, Chile, and Mint
One way to balance the heat of chiles? Add bright citrus. This fresh crab pasta uses lemon juice to keep the spiciness in check.
Rhoda Boone, food styling by Rhoda Boone5/9Spicy Tomato Salsa with Cilantro and Chiles
This cooked tomato salsa has a smooth, sauce-like texture that makes it perfect for dipping chips or drizzling over nachos.
Penden + Munk6/9Calabrian Chile Oil
This versatile oil is a great way to bring heat to just about any dish.
Photo by Chris Gentile7/9Chicken Under a Brick with Avocados and Chiles
Literally cooking your chicken under a brick makes for super crispy skin that happens to pair exceptionally well with fresh chiles.
Photo by Kana Okada8/9Spicy Jalapeño Sweet Potato Fries
These sweet potato fries get tossed in cornstarch and a jalapeño salt before being baked in the oven.
photo by Jeff Kauck9/9Stuffed Poblano Chiles with Avocado and Potatoes
Roasted poblano chiles get stuffed with mashed potatoes and avocados, then marinated in a sweet-and-sour mixture seasoned with roasted garlic. It's the best of both worlds.

Tommy Werner

Gabriella Vigoreaux

Genevieve Ko


