I love spicy foods too!
* Cayenne pepper in
everything! I'll steam up some veggies, top with just enough butter so the spices will stick and spinkle some cayenne pepper on top.
Here's a good spice mix to put on chicken:
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt (or less, if you're looking to cut down sodium)
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
I usually mix this up and then store it in those small snack sized zip-baggies and use it in different dishes by either the teaspoon or sprinkled in pinches. I'm trying to get better at measuring things when cooking, but seasonings is still a step that I eyeball.
* Sirracha (sp) in soups. Just squeeze in a bit and then stir to combine.
* diced jalepenos in stir-frys. Roasted anaheim peppers in the oven. Cut in half lengthwise, take out seeds and ribs, drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until to preferred doneness. Either jullienne and use in fajitas or fill like you would for stuffed peppers.
* canned chipolte peppers (a little goes a long way!) in ground beef. Add a bit of the sauce that comes with it for an extra kick.