Here's another mulled cider that contains two chiles, the mild ancho and 
the super-hot habanero. The ancho adds the raisiny overtones while the 
habanero supplies an additional fruity heat. Serve this cider in large 
mugs around a roaring fire in the winter.

This pan-African soup is both cold and hot at the same time.  The chiles add the heat, and it is very refreshing in hot weather.  The chiles help to cool down the body.  Serve it as a first course with fresh bread.

The Russians are the true inventors of pepper vodka and they flavor 
their vodka most commonly with cayenne. Any type of small fresh or dried 
chile pepper that will fit in the bottle will work. Be sure to taste it 
often and remove the chiles when it reaches the desired heat--the longer 
the chiles are left in, the hotter the vodka will get! Serving 
Suggestions: Serve over ice or in tomato juice for an “instant” bloody 
mary. Note: This recipe requires advance preparation.

There is a minor debate about whether or not this Argentinian sauce 
should contain chile peppers. As usual, there is no real answer because 
cooks tend to add them or not, according to taste. This sauce is served 
with broiled, roasted, or grilled meat and poultry.

Use the grill to warm up these potatoes while the lamb chops are grilling.

Next up, a very summery dessert that’s great for hot days when you want to cool down, but want a bit of a “Wow” factor for the guests you’re serving. You could also make this with orange, lemon or lime sherbet (or a combination).