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May 7, 2026Vietnam's Boldest Heat: The Spicy Dishes Taking Over Vietnamese Kitchens
From fermented chili bún bò Huế to fiery bánh mì, discover the Vietnamese dishes that bring serious heat without losing their soul—these are the recipes that make Vietnamese cooks reach for seconds.
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May 6, 2026Peppers, Feta, and Acidity in Greek Cooking
Use peppers alongside feta, olive oil, tomatoes, and lemon in Greek-inspired cooking, from spreads to braises and vegetable dishes.
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May 6, 2026Malaysian Heat That Hooks You: The Spicy Dishes Everyone's Chasing Right Now
Malaysian cooks have cracked the code on spice that keeps you coming back—from sambal that transforms everything it touches to curry laksa that builds heat bite by bite. These are the dishes that prove the best spicy food doesn't just burn; it builds cravings.
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May 5, 2026Tantanmen, Mapo Tofu, and Spicy Karaage
Sesame, fermented chili paste, and crisp coatings play different roles in tantanmen, mapo tofu, and spicy karaage.
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May 5, 2026The Filipino Heat Wave: Four Spicy Dish Styles Taking Over American Tables
From bicol express to spicy sisig, Filipino dishes are bringing complex heat and bold flavors that make you want seconds even while reaching for your water glass.
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May 4, 2026Sichuan Hot Pot, Dan Dan Noodles, and Fish-Fragrant Eggplant
Sichuan hot pot, dan dan noodles, and fish-fragrant eggplant combine chili with peppercorns, fermented pastes, and contrasting textures.
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May 4, 2026Five Jamaican Spicy Dishes That Hit Different Right Now
From curry goat that builds heat slowly to jerk shrimp that packs concentrated fire, these five Jamaican dishes show why scotch bonnet peppers create the kind of heat you actually crave.
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May 3, 2026Vindaloo, Ghost Pepper Curries, and Rasam
Compare vinegar-seasoned vindaloo, ghost pepper curries, and pepper-forward rasam, with care taken to distinguish sourness from heat.
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May 3, 2026Three Brazilian Spice Styles Making Every Home Cook Sweat (In the Best Way)
From the smoky malagueta peppers of Bahia to the gentle warmth of pimenta biquinho, Brazilian cooks have mastered the art of building heat that brings families together rather than clearing the table.
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May 2, 2026Muhammara, Harissa, and Zhug: Three Ways to Season a Meal
Roasted peppers and walnuts in muhammara, chili paste in harissa dishes, and fresh herbs in zhug bring different flavors to the table.