If you’ve landed here it’s a safe bet you love some spicy heat in your food. Me too! Which is why this is usually my largest category…
Check out the great spicy dishes I’ve reviewed below.
Jalfrezi is a popular style of curry in Indian restaurants across the Western world. But is it really Indian? Or is jalfrezi a Pakistani dish? I was recently searching for a chicken jalfrezi recipe and easily found many for this popular curry. Amongst the results I noticed something interesting though. A number of authors refer … Read more
A lime pickle is one of those classic side dishes that you’ll find served with a curry at Indian restaurants all over the world. It’s tart, spicy and delicious. And it’s not that hard to make at home. But for something that seems kinda simple, there’s a lot of regional and individual variation in recipes. … Read more
If you’re keen to try making an authentic Malaysian chicken curry at home, but think you’ll need a lot of unusual ingredients, don’t be put off! You can make a rich and creamy kari ayam with very few uncommon ingredients. Malaysian food is a wonderful blend of the country’s population, with strong Malay, Chinese and … Read more
Make spicy harissa paste quickly and easily from store-bought harissa powder with this simple (and adjustable) recipe. Can you make harissa paste from powder? Making harissa from scratch is best done in a large batch, with lots of chili peppers. While this will give the most authentic result, it’s not always practical. The good news … Read more
White chicken chili is not only easy to make, it’s delicious and family-friendly too. And you can make it on your stove top, in your slow cooker, or in your instant pot. Because it’s so popular, and so versatile, there are hundred of recipes out there. To try to make sense of it all, I’ve … Read more
It’s surprisingly easy to make chili from scratch. Plus you’ve probably already got everything you need to make a great chili in the kitchen cupboard. Because it’s so popular, there are thousands of recipes out there. Easy crock pot ones, stove top recipes, chilis with beans, versions without tomatoes, and more. To try and make … Read more