hot and spicy food Archives

National Hot and Spicy Food Day is an unofficial day dedicated to the eating of spicy foods, particularly of international origin. The exact origins of National Hot and Spicy Food Day are unknown; however, hot and spicy food has been a part of the human diet for over 6000 years.

10 Hot and Spicy Recipes

I gathered this list of fiery recipes as a “must try” list of my own. I hope some of them inspire you to make a hot and spicy dish too.

1. Ranch-Style Eggs with Chorizo and Tomato-Red Chile Sauce

Bobby Flay uses spicy Mexican chorizo, fresh red chile sauce, and fried eggs – served on fried corn tortillas.

via Cooking Channel

2. Simple Chile de Arbol Salsa

Chile de árbol has a mild to medium heat level (15-30,000 Scoville units). This simple salsa recipe includes garlic and oregano.

via Presley’s Pantry

3. Chile Roasted Shrimp

Featuring red jalapenos, garlic and butter, this Cajun style recipe looks delicious.

via Chow

4. Grilled Jerk Pork Skewers

Most jerk sauces and marinades are fairly complex in ingredients, and this is no exception. You can substitute a decent jar of Pickapeppa or Walkerswood jerk paste for these grilled pork skewers. Includes a honey-lime sauce.