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This spicy and sour soup preps you for flu season

Thrifty chicken drumsticks pick up all the zesty flavors of curry paste, herbs and peanut sauce in this fast/slow curry dish.

Add a lovely punch of heat to your favorite foods with this fermented chile paste. Using only three ingredients, this versatile condiment will keep for up to 2 years in the fridge. Add it to sauces, salsas or marinades, or use it to top burritos or burgers to give a little spice to your meal.

The smokiness of dried chipotle chiles provides the perfect 
counterpoint to sweet butternut squash in this easy, 8-ingredient soup. If you want to go more mild, use only one chile; if you like the heat, go for all three.

When afternoon cravings hit, reach for these protein-packed nutrient heavyweights.

A cold Asian noodle salad is a happy and healthy stir-fry alternative that can be made in advance and served straight out of the fridge. Our favorite is this spicy Thai noodle salad topped with sriracha-roasted peanuts.

We’ve coated chicken breasts with a breading made from tortilla chips! An avocado-yogurt dipping sauce with jalapeño and lime will add richness and loads of flavor. Try this with our Savory Slaw.

Take a trip to New Orleans with this satisfying Southern comfort meal without all the calories. Plan your prep time so that the polenta will be done just as the slow-cooker mixture is finishing up.

Savory spiced beef is topped with a sweet pineapple salsa in these irresistible, finger-licking-good tacos.

This medley of clams, crab, cod and scallops is slow simmered in a spicy broth and white wine sauce. For a heartier meal, try pairing this stew with whole-grain crusty bread, baguette or garlic crostini 
to soak up every drop.

This tangy spread hits all the right flavors – subtly sweet, spicy and salty. Use it to add flavor to roasted veggie or prosciutto sandwiches.

Homemade salsas may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease, all the while promoting healthy skin, increased energy and healthy weight.

Forget black beans, these vegetarian tacos feature protein-packed lentil meatballs.

Cabbage, mango, carrots and bell pepper are tossed with protein-rich chicken and drizzled with a fiery mint and lime dressing.

Blue cheese and chives add a pungent flair to your grilled burgers and steaks, as well as potatoes.

Just as indulgent as the original, our un-fried eggplant is smothered in layers of sauce and cheese. If you’re not a fan of heat, omit or reduce the red pepper flakes.

A lightly sweet salad complements spicy pan-seared scallops perfectly in this 25-minute meal.

Fresh-tasting jicama is complemented perfectly by sweet honey and spicy chipotle chile for a quick and easy slaw with big-time flavor.

Add some fire to your everyday chicken with this jalapeño- and ginger-infused coconut sauce from Brazil. Try serving this spicy Brazilian chicken with brown rice and black beans.

Trade your heavy, deep-fried buffalo chicken sandwich for an open-faced version that's dripping with spicy, saucy flavor - not fat.

A classic reinvented, our Buffalo chicken tenders have a tasty, crispy coating that rivals your usual deep-fried variety. Our to-die-for dipping sauce is a cinch to put together, plus it adds pungent blue cheese flavor to every bite.

Our Asian-style beef noodle soup offers a hearty bowl of vegetables, buckwheat noodles and vegetables with kick!

While tortilla soup is usually made with cooked chicken, spicy sausage gives it a fiery kick. The garnishes are the key to making this soup healthier: Radishes and cabbage add fiber and vitamins, while the tortilla strips add complex carbohydrates and a satisfying crunch.

Wear rubber gloves when handling chiles! Their heat, though excellent in this Chinese favorite, can transfer to your fingers and make wiping your eyes or nose a painful experience.