Jalapeño

You’ll want to put this aromatic coconut topping on everything.

Zesty jalapeño halves make the perfect vehicle for these crunchy, juicy, meat-filled snacks.

Stir-frying slices makes this dinner doable on any given night.

A beefed-up take on a BBQ staple.

Best served chilled.

A kiss of heat makes an otherwise lovable dip simply irresistible.

This brothy bowl will nourish you from the inside out.

This quick-cooking dish that will disappear as fast as it comes together.

The heat of pickled chiles brings a welcome zing that integrates well with the salty elements of puttanesca and acts like a counterweight to rich pork chops.

This speedy dinner features a verdant take on chili crisp, with scallions, jalapeños, and roasted peanuts for crunch.

A steak dinner that’s more about the sauce than the meat.

Silky Japanese eggplant and fiery serrano chile unite in this no-fuss frittata that’s brunch-ready, dinner-worthy, and wildly good.

Roasted poblanos, jalapeños, and red onion are coated with a melty sauce—warm with the flavors of pepper jack, and stabilized with a block of cream cheese.

Who says ground chicken is boring? Two whole bunches of mint and some aromatics give these chicken meatballs their bracingly herby flavor.

A homemade loaf featuring a crackly crust, loaded with cheese and plenty of fresh chilis.

Only slightly more involved than cracking open a jar from the grocery store.

Give the classic cucumber sandwich an herbaceous punch with a lemony cilantro-jalapeño chutney.

Toss tomatoes in a simple preserved lemon, soy sauce, and chile marinade while you sear a well-marbled steak for a dinner for two in no time.

This impressive main is a breeze to make—the skin creates a natural nonstick barrier as it crisps up, so you’ll slide your tender fish right off the grill.

Potatoes and poblano chiles shine in this recipe for papas con rajas. Soaked with crema, the combo is a great side dish or vegetarian-friendly taco stuffing.

Chunks of meltingly tender pork, charred tomatillos, and spicy peppers star in this New Mexican–inspired take on ragú.

This spicy, herby ranch dressing is better than anything store-bought. You’ll want to put it on everything.

All the buttery, garlicky pleasure of shrimp scampi with a sizzle of chile heat.

Crispy, toasty, and spicy, this quick coconut-chile crunch topping turns a simple salad into a whole lot of fun.