Big, Bold, Bodacious Flavors
Gentl & Hyers1/12Spicy Kimchi Tofu Stew
Flavors so huge you might need a bigger bowl to contain them all: silky tofu and the richness of egg cool down fiery fermented cabbage.
Sang An2/12Chile-Garlic Shrimp
Simple dishes can have big flavors too. Like this shrimp, which is loaded up with slivered garlic and hot chiles.
Ditte Isager3/12Spicy Beans with Wilted Greens
"Oh, this is just a pot of boring beans and unassuming greens," you think to yourself. And then the chiles de árbol kick in.
Charles Masters4/12Charred Eggplant and Tahini Spread
The warming power of cumin—lots of it—and the umami flavors of tahini make this dip truly addictive. You'll want a double batch.
Christina Holmes5/12Sesame Noodles with Chili Oil and Scallions
No one can deliver these amazing noodles to your house. You'll have to make them all by yourself.
Ditte Isager6/12Indian-Spiced Chicken With Tomato and Cream
Best served over cooked rice, this is the kind of fragrant, delectable chicken people fly halfway around the world to eat.
Photo by Quentin Bacon7/12Turkish Coffee Brownies
Guests will be begging you to tell them the secret ingredient that makes these brownies unique. Hint: click the link to see the recipe!
Photo by Linda Pugliese, food styling by Anna Hampton8/12Stuffed Onions With Spiced Lamb and Pomegranate
Even if you're a non-bulb eating onion-phobe, these tender guys, stuffed with exotic spices and herbs and ground lamb, are a mind-changer.
Linda Pugliese, food styling by Chelsea Zimmer9/12Shishito Pepper Potato Hash with Fried Eggs
Instead of the typical green or red bell peppers, this flavorful breakfast hash gets a hit of heat and texture from shishito peppers.
photo by Romulo Yanes10/12Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding
Usually, bread pudding is like a sleeping bag. Cozy, soft, easy to slip into. This? More like an electric blanket with heat from the cayenne pepper.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott11/12Harissa-and-Maple-Roasted Carrots
Further proof that maple syrup could be the most underrated condiment in your fridge.
Photo by Christopher Testani12/12Orecchiette with Squash, Chiles, and Hazelnuts
Chili flakes not only infuse the oil but are sprinkled on at the end for a two-hit spicy punch. Bang, POW!





