Chile

We nearly lost our minds over palapa. It's an insanely flavorful condiment made from toasted grated fresh coconut and tons of aromatics that can be a topping for any grilled or roasted protein. 

Shrimp, unlike chicken or steak, can take on the flavors of a bright, acidic marinade in minutes, making it a good choice for last-minute grilling.

Don't be intimidated by the slices of jalapeños: The fire of the grill mellows their heat. If you're a real spice-seeker, you can even leave some of them raw.

It takes almost zero prep and just 35 minutes of cook time to turn pork shoulder into a tender, shreddy version of itself.

These veggie enchiladas feature a charred tomatillo salsa verde, creamy pinto beans, and plenty of cheese.

Blanching tames the bitter bite of broccoli rabe without robbing it of its addictive spiciness: A quick dip in salted water makes it more palatable and tender, so that it cooks quickly in the skillet.

Fresh piri-piri chiles can be difficult to find, so for our take on a vibrant piri-piri sauce, we subbed in a fresh Fresno chile.

The vinegary brine softens and sweetens the chiles, and in return, the chiles infuse the vinegar, creating a balanced, spicy, and acidic component in your next vinaigrette.

I sprinkle fruity, sweet, and smoky Korean gochugaru on basically everything I cook.

This comforting, fried garlic-topped chicken soup tastes like it took hours to make but comes together in a flash.

This spicy-sweet chicken transforms a bird right off the rotisserie into a versatile filling for nachos, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and more.

Guarantee there’s always a hot, melty batch ready for your guests with this nacho construction strategy.

This riff on the Greek classic swaps out potatoes for parsnips, which gives the dip a touch of sweetness that pairs well with the feta and chiles.

Think of this as a chile-laced peanut butter you’ll want to put on everything, from tacos to fried eggs. It’s delicious and not at all as intimidating as it sounds.

Why choose between verde and roja salsa when you can have both?

As long as I have a jar in the fridge, I know dinner's going to be okay.

Don’t even think about tossing, stirring, or shaking that pan until the mushrooms are golden brown and crisp.

Duck has an unfair reputation for being fussy, but not this sticky-spiced, finger-licking-good version.

This party-ready dish hits all the right notes—bready, fatty, pickle-y—in a single bite-sized portion, delivering maximum satisfaction with the least amount of friction.

There will be lots of delicious pan juices in the baking dish when the chicken is done, which is a great reason to serve this with rice, mashed potatoes, or a batch of polenta.

This black bean soup is seasoned with a heavy hand. If you are salt- or spice-averse, decrease the amount of salt to 1½ tsp. and use 1 chipotle chile with 1 tsp. adobo sauce instead.

Jalapeño and lime give this year's cranberry sauce the zesty-spicy kick it deserves.

These sweet and saucy shallots are your best answer to an effortless, plan-way-ahead side.

Few ingredients have such a stellar deliciousness-to-affordability ratio, and the best part about starting a soup with dried beans is that they create their own incredibly savory broth as they cook.