Here in eastern United States the weather is getting chilly. Although fruit cobbler is great anytime, it is especially good in cool weather. Serving hot and spicy Chili or spicy wings? Bring on the fruit cobbler.

It only takes two ingredients to make a pure hot chili oil, dried chilies and vegetable oil

When grilling, how about serving how about spicy oven-cooked potato wedges instead of plain French fries? The recipe below makes enough tender wedges for a backyard party.

If you like chickpeas you will love these curried chickpea patties.

Do you love calamari but have never cooked it? It's easy to do, the trick is not to overcook the little tubes. Add an easy spicy hot marinara sauce to complement the calamari.

Spicy sausage with tomato sauce over pasta along with a broccoli salad makes a tasty and pretty dish for lunch or dinner.

Make your own salsa, it only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes.

This dish is good for a crowd or to take to a pot luck dinner. It is chicken with onions, tomatoes and various spices. Chicken prepared this way is incredibly flavorful.

I love the taste of curry. This recipe for curried potatoes is easy to make and makes a nice presentation. I believe its proper name is Oorla-Kayanga Kari.

Pepper vinegar makes a thoughtful gift for the host or hostess who loves to cook or loves hot and spicy foods. It is very easy to prepare and only uses two ingredients. However, if you are like me you may haunt vintage shops and flea markets for days or weeks just looking for the right bottle.