Fun Food Holidays™
August 19th, 2025 is National Hot and Spicy Food Day

This popular dish from P.F. Chang's is made with stir-fried chicken that is tossed with a spicy sauce and served over rice or noodles. ...get the recipe

Skip the bottled Bloody Mary mix next time and make your own. It has just the right balance of spices and is delicious enough to drink without the vodka too. ...get the recipe

A tantalizing fusion of Chinese and Indian cuisine, made with tender chicken breasts that are seasoned with a delicate array of aromatics and spices and is cooked in a thick, flavorful sauce. ...get the recipe

Unleash the ultimate pasta night with this spicy Italian sausage and shrimp combo. It's like an Italian vacation in a bowl, minus the airfare. ...get the recipe

Watch out, these bacon wrapped grilled shrimp "poppers" are addicting! ...get the recipe

Miniature pretzels are coated with ranch salad dressing mix, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, and vegetable oil and then baked to soak in the flavors. ...get the recipe

It's amazing what a simple mixture of everyday spices can do. Pork chops can easily be substituted for the pork steaks. ...get the recipe

The rub has a spicy-sweet flavor that goes perfectly with the salmon. The salmon can be cooked directly on the grill or on a cedar plank. ...get the recipe

If you don't think you're much of an eggplant fan, this recipe is here to change your mind. Wok-fried eggplant stirred with a spicy sesame chili sauce perfectly mimics P.F. Chang's popular dish. ...get the recipe

If you can't find store bought jerky that's spicy enough, it's time to take matters into your own hands. Beef brisket gets a soak in a blazing habanero marinade before drying. ...get the recipe