There are generally two types of people when it comes to eating – those who can’t handle spice, and those who seek it out. This recipe collection certainly appeals to the latter, pulling together our favourite chilli-laden dishes, with everything from savoury sticky pork ribs and tamarind chilli beef salad, to sweet chocolate and chilli ice-cream tortes and choc-chilli Spanish churros. Take your pick, and turn the heat up for dinner or dessert tonight!
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Homemade chilli oil
Home-made chilli oil makes a great homemade present, one that will keep giving all year. Use in stir-fries or to add flavour to meat.
02
Rigatoni with zucchini and chilli
Rigatoni with zucchini and chilli
Spice up dinner with this fresh and healthy vegetarian pasta. Packed full of zucchini & chilli for an extra kick, this easy meal is ready in no time.
03
Buffalo chicken wings
With only five ingredients and a slow-coker you can create these finger-licking good spicy hot buffalo wings. These make a great starter for any party
04
Chilli seafood pizza
Treat yourself to some everyday luxury with this chilli seafood pizza, laden with plump prawns and black mussels on the half shell. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving.
05
Capsicum, chilli and hoisin chicken
Capsicum, chilli and hoisin chicken
Fresh produce and a few pantry staples are all you need for this delicious hoisin chicken stir-fry.
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Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli
Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli
Tray bakes are the perfect solution for a dinner with minimal effort. Chicken, rhubarb, capsicum and chilli create a simple midweek meal.9
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Spicy dumpling miso soup
This Japanese-inspired dumpling soup with a miso base is ideal for quick, easy meals – packed with umami flavour and just the right amount of kick!
08
Roasted chickpeas with sweet & sour seasoning
Roasted chickpeas with sweet & sour seasoning
We show you how to roast chickpeas with a sweet and sour flavouring for nibbles that you can munch on any time of the day.
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Churros with chilli sugar & caramel sauce
Churros with chilli sugar & caramel sauce
Chilli is not just for savoury dishes! Freshly cooked churros, the classic Spanish doughnuts, rolled in chilli sugar and dipped in caramel sauce while still warm make a spectacular dessert.
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Potato rosti with poached eggs and chilli relish
Potato rosti with poached eggs and chilli relish
For a delicious breakfast with a difference, Swiss potato rosti topped with poached eggs and chilli relish. A spicy, delight that will keep you going.
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Pickled chillies
Enriched with the heady flavours of coriander seeds and peppercorns, these hot pickled chillies are the perfect companion for antipasti, platters and starter dishes.
12
Chilli jam
Chilli jam is super hot and you will find a little goes a long way. If you want to decrease the heat dramatically, remove the seeds from the chillies.
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Chilli chicken stir-fry
Quick, easy and absolutely delicious, this chicken stir-fry is sure to become your go-to meal. We like plenty of chilli, but you can customise.
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Chilli beans with tomato sauce
Chilli beans with tomato sauce
As a hearty homemade breakfast or a simple weeknight meal, these slow-cooked beans in tomato sauce with a chilli kick really hit the spot.
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Rogan josh lamb pie with coriander chutney
Rogan josh lamb pie with coriander chutney
Use up leftover rogan josh paste wth diced lamb and tinned tomatoes then top it with pastry to create this tasty pie. Serve with coriander chutney
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Garlic and chilli prawn linguine
Garlic and chilli prawn linguine
Recreate this restaurant classic at home with our garlic prawn linguine recipe, complete with marinated prawns tossed through beautifully light pasta.
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Spicy vegan nachos
No need for animal products to create tasty nachos. Packed with black beans, avocado, tomato and vegan cheese for a truly tasty snack to eat.
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Spicy kumara sausage rolls
Put a vegetarian twist on classic sausage rolls by using a hearty and spiced kumara (orange sweet potato) filling, like this recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Super Vegetarian’ cookbook.
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Spicy roast salmon burrito bowl
Spicy roast salmon burrito bowl
This burrito bowl recipe with delicious spicy roast salmon is just the thing for a healthy work lunch.
20
Hot and spicy chicken curry
There is something deeply satisfying about making you own curry from scratch. The spice blend we’ve used for this hot and spicy chicken curry results in a depth of flavour and piquancy that you just don’t get from a jar.
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Spicy tofu fries
Spicy tofu fries
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Chilli beef hot pot
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Kale, chilli and parmesan pasta
This kale, chilli and parmesan pasta is packed with bags of flavour and heat, and makes for a quick and nutritious dinner idea!
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Spicy chicken tacos
Tacos have always been a simple go-to midweek dinner option, and with our spicy chicken taco recipe it couldn’t be easier!
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Cheesy chilli mushroom and chorizo risotto
Cheesy chilli mushroom and chorizo risotto
This spicy risotto is cooked in a rice cooker for minimum effort and maximum flavour.
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Ricotta, chilli and mint-stuffed zucchini flowers
These [stuffed ricotta flowers] bring together the creaminess of ricotta with the fresh tang of mint and heat of chilli for a truly flavourful summer barbecue treat.
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Soba noodles with pork, eggplant and chilli
Soba noodles with pork, eggplant and chilli
Soba noodles are a popular buckwheat staple in Japan, though can refer to any thin noodle.
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Pot-roast beef with anchovies, chilli and soft polenta
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Tomato and chipotle chilli chicken kebabs
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Sumac chilli lamb salad
Spice-rubbed lamb salad with roast capsicum, red onion and dutch carrots.
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Paprika chicken with chilli sauce
Paprika chicken with chilli sauce
This smoky barbecued chicken gets a real fiery kick from the homemade chilli sauce.
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Fish and chilli jam stir-fry
Delicious and succulent fish and chilli jam stir-fry – a mouthwatering combination of flavours and textures, and simply perfect for dinner tonight!
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Pork and chilli stew
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oysters with chilli and ginger dressing.
Fresh and full of flavour – oysters with chilli and ginger dressing. The perfect Summer meal.
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Baked feta with roasted garlic, chilli and olives
Baked feta with roasted garlic, chilli and olives
This is a perfect sharing dish and delicious served with seeded flatbread.
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Chilli beans with chimichurri
Spice up dinner tonight with these delicious, nourishing chilli beans with chimichurri – a great option for a quick and tasty vegetarian meal!
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Chilli marinated prawn skewers
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Spelt pasta with braised capsicum, nuts & chilli
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Spicy Southern-style beef with homemade cornbread dumplings.
Spicy Southern-style beef with homemade cornbread dumplings.
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Tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf
Enjoy this tasty tomato, tofu and chilli pilaf for dinner tonight. It works perfectly as a side or on its own – a delicious vegetarian dish the whole family will love.
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Harissa spice paste
This fiery chilli paste is responsible for the kick to many North African dishes and can also be used as a condiment for grilled fish and meat.