The spread of Mexican, Thai and Sichuan cuisines that use chili peppers is kindling America's interest in hot dishes.

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As the waiter takes our order for hot dishes - a cheese-stuffed borek pastry, and mushrooms in tomato sauce - I wonder if we've gone overboard.

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Our savory dishes are more salty, our hot dishes are more hot, our sweet dishes are more sweet, our sour things are more sour.

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The connected yurts house civilized bathrooms, some picnic tables, a rental shop and a cafeteria where the only hot dishes are those warmed in a microwave by customers themselves.

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The main dishes should include stuff like Buffalo wings, hot dogs and pizza.

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As a result, the town is renowned for its delicately flavoured dishes, which use mild coconut milk rather than hot chilli.

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Tasty dishes include whole roasted branzino (fish), and linguini and clams with pancetta and hot chilies.

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