When a pizza craving hits, I usually want something classic. And classic pizza for me means something meaty, cheesy and spicy. Enter my spicy Italian pie with mozzarella, ricotta, sweet Italian sausage and spicy pickled peppers for a perfect pizza pie bite.

If you’re a fan of tasty, non-boring veggies, than this recipe has your name written all over it. I’m already a huge fan of roasted, crispy brussels sprouts that practically taste like candy from natural caramelization alone. Too good!

This recipe is ALL about the creamy, dreamy peanut sauce! This peanut sauce is so delectable, you could practically eat it with a spoon (not judging). But it’s also perfect for drizzling and/or dunking your chicken or even on a side of rice.

Arguably my favorite part of this recipe is the avocado tomatillo salsa. Just look at that gorgeous pop of green! It’s creamy, zesty and just slightly spicy and a perfect compliment to the savory and rich taco filling.

In true Hawaiian food flavor profile fashion, it hits on sweet, savory and spicy notes for the all around perfect bite. Your summer just won’t be complete without adding these to your next BBQ spread!

Big surprise, I use my Instant Pot to make this pork chile verde. The result is the most tender, juicy pork morsels you’ll ever taste, braised in a most flavorful, spicy verde sauce and done in just a fraction of the time in the pressure cooker.

Quesabirria tacos are so hot right now! The Instant Pot is not only key to making the most succulent, flavorful beef you’ve ever tasted, but the consommé or leftover braising liquid for taco dunking.

One of my favorite Taco Tuesday recipes is my blackened fish tacos with avocado crema. Fish tacos may seem intimidating to make at home, but trust me when I say they are some of the easiest tacos to whip up and definitely some of the most delicious.

This recipe is perfect for weeknight cooking and/or late night cravings. Salty, spicy and chock full of texture and flavor, it’s one of my new go-to recipes for very good reason.

his chili features bell pepper for peppery, sweetness, chipotle peppers for smoky, spiciness, a touch of brown sugar for a sweet, rich note and, finally, a touch of masa harina, corn flour, to thicken and subtle corn flavor.

Perfect for a lazy at-home brunch, these chorizo migas hit the spot and then some. Spicy, cheesy and hearty, they come together in a flash and taste like they came straight from Austin, TX.

Call it “Mexican chicken noodle” soup, if you will. Instead of noodles, this flavorful and spicy chicken soup is laced with waxy, hearty hominy - a cousin of the corn family. Spicy, bold and zesty, it’s absolutely perfect for cold fall and winter evenings!

These sheet pan shrimp fajitas are an obsession! Not only do they come together in minutes, but they make for easy cleanup and are a budget-friendly meal. Did I mention they are mighty delicious?!

This spicy chicken quesadilla is comfort food at its finest! There’s no shortage of melty, delicious cheese and they feature my special green sauce from Peruvian chicken with green sauce recipe.

This salmon recipe is all about the compote! The compote takes its sweet time to roast and become jammy perfection in the oven. Prepared with just a few simple ingredients and one “secret” ingredient for a subtle yet warming spicy kick.

I am in love with this spicy & smoky pasta salad because it’s just a little unexpected. We’ve got a creamy, tangy dressing thanks to my “secret” ingredient, white balsamic vinegar! The spicy part comes into play with one of my favorite ingredients of all time, Mama Lil’s Peppers. If you know, you know!

I’m a huge fan of this corn salad because it’s so refreshingly different. Grilled corn, a spicy/sweet/zesty vinaigrette, cool and creamy avocado, cilantro and jalapeño make this salad a perfect side dish to enjoy this summer.

I promise this is a recipe you’ll keep coming back to all summer long! Succulent and spicy chicken followed by an even spicier, cool, creamy and zesty green sauce worthy of licking your plate for.

Robust gochujang paired with other powerhouse ingredients like sesame oil, rice wine wine vinegar, garlic and honey really stands up to earthy and nutty cauliflower in this all-star recipe. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this flavor packed veggie side dish is the perfect compliment to any grilled feast!

For my fellow hummus lovers, do yourself a solid by saving yourself a few bucks and treating your taste buds to the ultimate hummus recipe. With just a handful of ingredients and a matter of minutes, you can whip yourself up a creamy, dreamy hummus laced with smoky, spicy and zesty harissa that is worthy of all your snacking needs.