Chilli Recipe Ideas Using Cornish Chillies: From Mild to Wild

Whether you are a spice enthusiast or an inquisitive cook, there is nothing that can take a meal to the next level like fresh chillies that are cultivated locally. Hotness, flavor, and striking the ideal balance in each and every taste are all things that we at Cornish Chillies are really enthusiastic about. Our chilies and Cornish chillies gravies provide a new layer of complexity to any mess, whether it be a sweet mild composite or a scorching hot success and everything in between.

The purpose of this blog is to provide you with a variety of ideas for chilli forms that are derived from our hand range, ranging from gentle pleasures to crazy exciting excursions.

1. Sweet Chilli Jam Glaze for Grilled Veggies (Mild)

Need simple, flavorful chilli recipe ideas everyone will love? Mild and delicious, this sweet chilli jam glaze makes ordinary veggies exceptional. This recipe adds rich, smoky-sweet heat to summer BBQs, weekday dinners, and plant-based platters with our handmade Cornish Chilli Jam.

This Cornwall-made jam is a culinary staple made with our own chiles. When combined with olive oil and sprayed over fresh vegetables, it caramelizes wonderfully on the grill without overheating.

You’ll need:

  • 2-tbsp Cornish Chilli Jam
  • Quality olive oil, 1 tablespoon
  • Combination of your favorite veggies (courgette, peppers, red onion, aubergine)

Instructions: 

Evenly slice veggies, stir with chilli jam and olive oil, and grill until soft and gently browned. The jam’s natural sugars provide a glossy, flavorful, and light finish.

One of the most flexible low heat chilli recipes is easy, fresh, and full of Cornish flair.

2. Spicy Mole Chicken Tacos (Medium)

Try a UK-meets-Mexico mashup with our take on Mexican mole, featuring bullet chillies and rich cocoa powder. Perfect for taco night!

Serving tip: 

Blend in some of our Cornish Chillies sauces for added depth. To increase the richness of the mole, warm the tortillas before you fill them with the filling. An additional layer of depth and a well-balanced medium heat may be achieved by topping the dish with a drizzle of Cornish Chilli sauces such as the Mexican Mole or the Red Hot Chilli Pirates. Avocado or sour cream may be used as a finishing touch to reduce the heat without compromising the flavor.

3. Bullet Chilli Arrabbiata (Hot)

Level up your pasta game with a bullet chilli arrabbiata sauce. Our fresh bullet chillies Cornwall add a clean, sharp heat that wakes up the palate.

Simple ingredients:

  • Crushed tomatoes
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh bullet chillies (finely chopped)

Serving Tip:
To use the maximum heat of our farm-grown bullet chillies, add freshly cooked pasta directly into the sauce. Try Cornish Chillies Hot Sauce before serving for more heat. One of our hottest chilli recipes, serve with crusty bread and Parmesan for a spicy yet fulfilling evening.

4. Naga Ghost Chilli Curry (Wild)

If you’re looking for bold and unforgettable chilli recipe ideas, this Naga Ghost Chilli Curry is as wild as it gets. Created using our own Naga Bhut Jolokia grown right here in Cornwall, this dish delivers a powerful, slow-building heat that spice lovers will appreciate.

At Cornish Chillies, we grow our chillies with care and precision, ensuring that every Naga chilli used in our products packs not just heat, but rich, fruity complexity. This curry balances that intense spice with deep flavour, making it one of the most exciting options in your chilli-loving kitchen.

What you’ll need:

  • Diced chicken, lamb, paneer, or tofu
  • Sliced onions, crushed garlic, and freshly grated ginger
  • A spoonful of tomato purée and a splash of coconut milk for body
  • Fresh or dried Naga Bhut Jolokia chillies from our farm-grown range
  • Optional: add our hottest Cornish Chillies sauces for extra depth

Serving Tip:
Serve with naan bread, raita, or steamed basmati rice. To keep things in balance, keep some thick yogurt handy. It won’t get rid of the heat, but it will make it more bearable.

Looking to turn up the heat in your kitchen? This recipe is a true hero among chilli recipe ideas, perfect for adventurous eaters ready to go from mild to wild.

Why Cook with Cornish Chillies?

We grow over 50 chilli varieties in the heart of Cornwall, carefully selected for their flavour, heat range, and culinary versatility. Whether you’re crafting sauces, jams, or full meals, our chillies and Cornish Chillies sauces deliver quality and consistency from soil to spice rack.

Shop the Flavour

Ready to turn up the heat? Browse our fresh chillies for sale, gift set chilli sauces, or our famous Cornish chilli jam perfect for your next kitchen experiment.

The Last Bite

The power of Cornish-grown heat may be discovered via the use of these chilli recipe ideas, which are excellent for everybody, regardless of their preferred level of spice. Try new things, try different things, and turn every meal into an experience, from mild to crazy.