Chilli recipes

For a super speedy supper, try Jack Monroe's vegetarian kidney bean chilli - a great way to get 2 of your 5-a-day in this microwavable, midweek meal

This oven-roasted chicken can also be spatchcocked and barbecued. If you don't like it too hot, adjust the amount of chillies in the piri-piri marinade

There's minimal prep time to make this hearty vegetarian stew, which works just as well as an easy dinner or packed in a flask for lunch

The warmth of coffee and chilli combine beautifully with chocolate in this impressive dinner party dessert, finish with double cream

James Martin's sensational starter is sure to impress dinner party guests - marinate the squid overnight, then sear just before serving over avocado and rocket

Black beans replace the flour in these gluten-free, fudgy and intensely chocolatey treats with a subtle tingle of chilli

A light lunch or dinner party starter of falafel-like patties served over labneh, a creamy Middle-Eastern strained yogurt cheese

Make a batch of Mexican-inspired pulled chicken and black bean chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps

Hot meets cold in these grown-up, alcoholic icy sweet treats with juicy fresh mango, spicy chilli and fiery tequila

Thai-inspired chicken makes a perfect barbecue dish, serve with a feast of dressed green salad and herbs

This fun gift takes just a few minutes to prepare, perfect for adding some kick to a Bloody Mary, or just enjoying over ice

A little kick of chilli does wonders with nuts

This has a kick, but won’t blow your head off, and goes well with any selection of cold cuts of meat

These stuffed chillies are packed with flavour, great for spicing up a party menu

A big pile of spiced double chocolate chip biscuits next to a tub of ice cream is an easy way to feed a crowd

Bulk out red meat with black beans to keep things a little lighter. This one-pot treat is still packed with plenty of flavour

Spiced with chilli, cayenne and curry powder, these nuts make the perfect snack for a drinks party

These sticky chicken pieces with salsa and salad are perfect for easy yet glamorous entertaining

Preserve sweet juicy fruit in this spiced chutney with cardamom, chilli and ginger - great with cheese, cold meat or curry

A hearty slice of cheese on toast ticks all the boxes when time is short – satisfying, quick to make and popular with everyone

Indulge in this moreish, Mediterranean side dish with chunks of bread and plenty of summer salads

Ditch the takeaway and whip up this Chinese flash-fried steak with a sweet gingery sauce and red peppers

A fresh, summery spaghetti dish packed full of seafood and spice

This is really easy and packed with flavour, with the peppery watercress and juicy chicory adding just the right amount of freshness