Chile
Corn Salsa
Whether it’s scooped up with tortilla chips or spooned over a simple fillet of fish, this zippy charred corn salsa is the ultimate peak-August condiment.
By Claire Saffitz
Charred and Raw Corn Salad
All the things that you love about elote (Mexican grilled corn), now in a convenient tossed-together form.
By Alison Roman
Summer Beans With Miso Butter
The perfect recipe for any type of beautiful summer bean you buy at the farmers' market!
By Chris Morocco
Tandoori Chicken Wings
The yogurt tenderizes the chicken as it sits, so the further in advance you make it, the better!
By Molly Baz
Celery, Green Bean, and Tofu Salad with Chile Crisp
If you have a batch of our Chile Crisp at the ready, you can make this summery, no-fuss pantry salad in just 5 minutes.
By Chris Morocco
Chile Crisp
This all-purpose chile crisp—which is tangy, spicy, and crunchy—will give your other condiments an inferiority complex.
By Chris Morocco
Honey-Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
These easier-than-easy shrimp tacos are packed with flavor, and ideal for busy weeknights.
By Andy Baraghani
Hot Honey Chicken Thighs With Fried Bread
You’re essentially making a large chicken fat–doused crouton here, people.
By Andy Baraghani
Confetti Rice with Chicken in Spicy Garlic Broth
We took a page from chef and author David Tanis and added a bunch of seedy, pickley things to our sushi rice.
By Andy Baraghani
Lamb and Winter Squash Soup
If you can’t find delicata squash in your neck of the woods, acorn or butternut will do the trick.
By Andy Baraghani
Yemenite Green Hot Sauce (Zhug)
Feel free to use whatever fresh chile you can find, but remember that this sauce is supposed to pack some heat.
By Andy Baraghani
Beef Chili
Make a big pot of this rich, meaty chili, a side of cornbread, and then never leave the couch.
By Claire Saffitz
Nori, Almond, and Chile Sprinkle
We understand if the nori is a deal-breaker; just make sure to give the almonds a good toast to bring out their flavor if they are looking a bit pale.
By Chris Morocco
Chickpea and Celery Soup With Chile-Garlic Oil
You know the soup and salad deal? Well, this is our take on combining the two into one dish.
By Andy Baraghani
Turmeric-Coconut Curry with Pork
Instead of just using plain rice, make your own medley! Try a mix of white rice, millet, and/or quinoa, which all cook in about the same time. You can also sub kale for the Napa cabbage.
By Chris Morocco
Eggplant and Cabbage Dinner Frittata
We love the just-set creamy texture of a stovetop frittata, but it does make it a little scary to handle. if you aren’t sure about inverting it to get it out of the pan, we have your back. Instead of flipping, transfer it to a 350° oven to finish cooking through.
By Chris Morocco
Smooth and Spicy Pinto Bean Soup
Some of us still have nightmares about bad puréed black bean soups that were once a “thing.” Creamy puréed pinto beans, chiles, and lots of mix-ins set this soup on the right path.
By Chris Morocco
Anchovy and Sardine Toasts With Chile Butter
The chile butter is just that—mixing Calabrian chiles with butter—for this ridiculously easy appetizer.
By Andy Baraghani
Maple-Habanero Glazed Pork Steaks
Before you panic about the habaneros—we've got a trick in this recipe that mellows out the spice. A lot.
By Rick Martinez
Scallop Aguachile
Aguachile, literally meaning chile water, is traditionally made with chiles, cilantro, onion, lime, and, yeah, water.
By Alison Roman