25 sizzling summer pepper recipes: not your average bland dishes!

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Discover a scintillating collection of 25 summer pepper recipes that are anything but ordinary! Say goodbye to bland dishes and embrace the sizzle with these tantalizing culinary creations that will add a burst of flavor to your summer meals

A glass jar filled with green hot sauce.
Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Honey Sriracha Sauce

Honey Sriracha Sauce. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Experience the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors with our easy and delectable honey sriracha sauce recipe. This versatile condiment is the perfect companion to elevate the taste of a wide range of dishes.

Get the Recipe: Honey Sriracha Sauce

Fermented Honey Jalapeno Hot Sauce

A glass jar filled with green hot sauce.
Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Southwestern-inspired, made with fresh jalapeños, sweet and subtly spicy, this fermented jalapeno hot sauce is one your whole family will love! 

Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Hot Sauce

Roasted Jalapenos

Roasted jalapenos on a white plate with a copper fork.
Roasted Jalapeños. Photo Credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Roasted Jalapeños add delicious, smoky flavor to a variety of different meals, sauces, and marinades.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Jalapenos

Green Chili Chicken Soup

Overhead shot of a pot of the soup with two bowls of the soup and garnishes.
Green Chili Chicken Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Green Chili Soup from green chilis, salsa verde, shredded cooked chicken, white beans, and spices. It will definitely cure whatever ails you!
Get the Recipe: Green Chili Chicken Soup

Jamaican Jerk Sauce

Jamaican Jerk Sauce. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This easy Jamaican jerk sauce recipe is bursting with complex flavors, is easy to make, and has a large variety of uses. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Get the Recipe: Jamaican Jerk Sauce

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed bell peppers on a blue plates.
Stuffed Bell Peppers. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn how to make easy Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with classic Bolognese sauce containing ground beef. This low carb, grain-free, gluten-free, and perfect rainbow keto meal for diabetics gives you a great option for your meal prep or grilling evening.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Bell Peppers

Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce

Glass hot sauce bottles filled with an orange hot sauce.
Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This recipe for a Jamaican-style hot scotch bonnet pepper sauce is perfect for those who love a bit of heat! Add it to any dish for an extra burst of flavor that is sure to please.

Get the Recipe: Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce

Chile Relleno Casserole

Chile Relleno Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chile Relleno Casserole is a dish that celebrates the bold and smoky flavors of peppers. This delightful casserole combines roasted peppers with a rich and creamy filling with layers of ooey-gooey cheese. This is a quick and easy way to get chile relleno flavor.
Get the Recipe: Chile Relleno Casserole

Louisiana Style Hot Pepper Sauce

Two glass hot sauce bottles filled with red hot sauce standing next to open flames.
Louisiana Hot Sauce. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Spice up your meals with our easy hot pepper sauce recipe, a flavorful addition to a variety of dishes. Known as Louisiana Style Hot Sauce in South Louisiana, this recipe will bring a taste of bold and tangy flavors to your culinary creations.

Get the Recipe: Louisiana Style Hot Pepper Sauce

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung pao chicken on a striped serving plate.
Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This kung pao chicken is just like what you get at your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant. Tender bits of chicken, crunchy peanuts, a salty-sweet sauce, and a hit of spice all come together to make one delicious dish.
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Chicken

Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Honey lime jalapeno vinaigrette in a glass jar.
Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This sweet and spicy honey jalapeño lime vinaigrette has cilantro, lime juice, and honey for a spicy, tangy, sweet dressing that’s great on salads, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and more!
Get the Recipe: Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Jalapeño Tequila

a jar of tequila infusing with jalapeño slices.
Jalapeño Tequila. Photo credit: Feast + West.

This homemade Spicy Jalapeño Infused Tequila recipe is a concoction with a kick. Made with fresh jalapeño peppers, this spirit — your choice of tequila or mezcal — will bring the heat to all your margaritas and palomas this summer.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Tequila

Harissa Paste

Low angle shot of a jar of harissa paste with a spoon.
Harissa Paste. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This homemade harissa recipe is surprisingly easy, and once you learn how to make it, you’ll find a million ways to use it in your cooking. It delivers intense heat and complex flavor.
Get the Recipe: Harissa Paste

Mango Habanero Salsa

Overhead shot of a bowl of mango habanero salsa with a hand lifting a spoonful of the salsa.
Mango Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Mango Habanero Salsa is the perfect fiery topping for fish tacos or simply for dipping. It’s spicy and sweet, and really easy to make. It’s also crazy delicious.
Get the Recipe: Mango Habanero Salsa

Chili Oil

low angle shot of a jar of chili oil with a spoon lifting some of the oil out of the jar.
Chili OIl. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Are you addicted to chili oil or chili crisp like I am? It’s easy to make at home and you can add all your favorite flavors!
Get the Recipe: Chili Oil

Pickled Jalapenos

Two canning jars filled with pickled jalapenos on a wooden board with fresh jalapenos on the side.
Pickled Jalapenos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Pickled Jalapenos are a staple in my house. We put them on everything: tacos, quesadillas, tuna salad sandwiches, wraps, nachos, chilaquiles, enchiladas, burgers, and more. These quick Pickled Jalapenos can be ready in about 20 minutes to stave off any spicy condiment emergencies!
Get the Recipe: Pickled Jalapenos

Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa

Mango habanero salsa in a black bowl with a tortilla chip.
Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This juicy, roasted mango habanero salsa recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Roasted tomatoes and onion, fresh mango, fiery habanero peppers, lime juice, and cilantro combine to create a spicy salsa delicious on everything from tacos to chips!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa

Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Plate of air fryer shishito peppers in front of air fryer.
Air Fryer Shishito Peppers. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Spice up your meals with the irresistible Shishito Peppers! These mild and slender peppers are known for their occasional spicy surprise, making each bite an adventure. Air frying makes them perfectly blistered and cooked in minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Pineapple Habanero Sauce

Pineapple habanero sauce in a glass jar.
Pineapple Habanero Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Pineapple Habanero Sauce is a bright, fruity, super spicy condiment you can enjoy on everything from sandwiches to tacos to eggs.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Habanero Sauce

Spicy Bloody Mary

Spicy Bloody Mary. Photo credit: Feast and West

Spice lovers will love learning all the ways to make a regular Bloody Mary hot, spicy and spicier! This classic brunch cocktail can definitely handle the heat. From spicy tequila to hot sauce and rim salt to black pepper, you can layer on as much spice as you like.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Bloody Mary

Pickled Serrano Peppers

Pickled serrano peppers and garlic cloves in a glass jar.
Pickled Serrano Peppers. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These quick and easy Pickled Serrano Peppers are a bright, fresh, spicy way to add flavor to everything from sandwiches to salads to breakfast!
Get the Recipe: Pickled Serrano Peppers

Stuffed Pepper

Stuffed Peppers with Shirataki Rice and tomato sauce served in a caserole.
Low Carb Stuffed Peppers with Shirataki Rice. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn how to make a delicious Keto Stuffed Peppers Recipe with rice, ground beef, and tomato sauce for that perfect comforting low-carb dinner. Using either Shirataki rice or cauliflower rice reduces the number of carbs to fit into our lifestyle.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Pepper

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

Pineapple habanero salsa in a black bowl with a tortilla chip.
Pineapple Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This pineapple habanero salsa recipe uses roasted tomatoes, onion, habanero peppers, and pineapple to create a wonderfully sweet and hot condiment perfect for a dip with chips, a meal topper, or mixed into a Mexican dish.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Habanero Salsa

Blackberry Jalapeño Margarita

Two red margaritas made with jalapeño tequila with limes and blackberries.
Blackberry Jalapeño Margarita. Photo credit: Feast + West.

These sweet, salty, sour and spicy blackberry jalapeño margaritas hit every single taste bud. Make it with homemade jalapeño-infused tequila and tailor them with your desired amount of heat. Cheers to summertime!
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Jalapeño Margarita

Serrano Salsa with Lime

Serrano Salsa in a white bowl garnished with cilantro and a tortilla chip.
Serrano Salsa with Lime. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This authentic spicy serrano salsa recipe has roasted serrano peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and lime for a tangy, delicious condiment perfect for everything from tacos to breakfast and more!
Get the Recipe: Serrano Salsa with Lime

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