Halloumi skewers

Chipotle, smoked paprika, brown sugar and lime zest make a sweet, sticky marinade to coat halloumi for a stunning vegetarian barbecue dish.

Crudités with chipotle aïoli

Chipotle paste is mixed with mayonnaise, garlic and chives to make a punchy dip to serve alongside fresh veg.

A wooden board on a grey stone background flled with vegetable crudités and a small pot of chipotle aïoli with red rippled through

Chipotle pulled chicken with slaw

Chipotle is a smoked, dried chilli traditionally used in Mexican food. This recipe uses it to make chipotle pulled chicken with slaw, a dish that's really easy, ready within an hour and under 500 calories.

Smoky chipotle meatballs

The smoky, spicy flavour of these meatballs pair well with avocado, warm orzo and soured cream. The meatballs also make a great tortilla filling.

Black bean and squash quesadillas with smoky chipotle salsa

These black bean and squash quesadillas with smoky chipotle salsa are vegetarian, ready in 30 minutes and under 300 calories, making them perfect for a speedy midweek meal.

Slow cooker black bean chilli

Check out our easy slow cooker chilli with black beans and fiery chipotle chilli paste. This is a low-calorie veggie recipe that the whole family will love.

Mexican-style lamb stew

Toss lamb neck in chipotle chilli, oregano and spices to add a smoky punch to this hearty stew. This simple recipe is bursting with flavour, and perfect for a hearty midweek meal.

Pull-apart chipotle and coffee pork mole

Get creative with coffee, and add to this slow-cooked pork for a deeper flavour – serve it with warm tortillas. This melt-in-the-mouth dish is ideal for a sharing feast.

Pork Mole Recipe with Chipotle and Coffee

Chipotle chicken lunch wrap

Perfect for wrapping up and taking with you for a workday lunch, these spicy chicken wraps are high in protein, low in calories and low in fat.

Chipotle corn and shrimp cakes with soft-boiled eggs

This is the ultimate weekend brunch: spicy shrimp cakes served with fragrant coriander oil, soft-boiled eggs and parmesan shavings. This indulgent recipe is perfect for a weekend treat.

Spicy tomato soup

This filling tomato soup really packs a punch, thanks to all that chipotle paste. Add plenty of fresh ginger for even more warmth.

Maple baked beans

Chipotle chillies, maple syrup, cider and mustard are stirred into beans to make this spicy one-pot dish, perfect for stuffing into jacket potatoes or spooning over toasted sourdough.

A white cast iron pot filled with tomato beans and bacon

Chipotle Alaskan salmon salad

A new idea for salmon fillets: quickly grill the fish with a layer of spicy chipotle pasta, then plate up on a healthy salad of black beans, lime and avocado for a fast midweek recipe for two.

Alaskan Salmon Salad Recipe with Chipotle

Chipotle-spiced braised ox cheek sloppy joe

A sloppy joe is traditionally made with beef mince. This is a luxurious spiced version – it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, and great for letting everyone dive in and make their own.

Slow Cooked Ox Cheek Sloppy Joe with Celeriac Slaw Recipe

Melting ribs with tamarind chipotle sauce

The trick to tender ribs is to slow-cook them in the oven before throwing them on the barbie. It's worth it! This Mexican-inspired barbecue sauce with tamarind is delicious with the flaky, tender pork.