"Mapo tofu is a traditional Sichuan dish of silken tofu, ground pork, Sichuan peppercorns, and a few other seasonings. It has a spicy and savory flavor with a tender texture thanks to the tofu and ...

Skip the fried chicken and slowly simmer drumsticks with gochujang to make this one-pot Korean spicy braised chicken.

Pairing wine with spicy foods can be tricky, so we talked to an expert about finding the best pours for your next fiery meal.

From chile-spiked cake to smoky chipotle ice cream, these desserts prove a little spice can make sweets even more memorable. Molly McArdle is Food & Wine's Updates Editor. She has written and edited ...

Many years ago, I became a Phaal Curry Monster, meaning I was brave (and dumb) enough to accept a restaurant's challenge to eat a plate of chicken drenched in curry made of the spiciest peppers on ...

Researchers used chile-spiked gelatin, laser pulses, and 48 volunteers to investigate a connection scientists are still ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food—some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy ...