Cherry on the edge… The rich flavor of cherries is a perfect foil for the more extreme end of the pepper scale. Here it’s the habanero pepper that drops the spice hammer in this fiery barbecue sauce recipe. It’s bold – sweet, tangy, earthy, lightly smoky (thank you chipotle powder) and of course spicy. Plenty […]
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Peach Habanero: Sweet Looks
A delicious color… Scoville heat units (SHU): 150,000 – 350,000 Jalapeño reference point: 18 to 140 times hotter Origin: Caribbean Products and seeds: Peach habanero on Amazon Like many chili peppers, habaneros come in a surprising amount of colors. Orange may be the most common, but there’s chocolate, red and even more uncommon colors like […]
Curried Potato Soup
Curry warmth with extra oomph… Curried potato soup is a simple enough recipe. Potato, leek, and garlic meet cream, stock, and spices. But sometimes simplicity belies the real flavor impact of a meal. It’s exotic, yet comforting. Plus, for us spicy food fans, it’s a tick beyond “warm” in the heat department with the extra oomph […]
Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies
Nutty and naughty… For those that love peanut butter (who’s not raising their hand?), get ready for a cookie evolution. Introducing cayenne pepper to the ever-popular peanut butter cookie is sure to make your taste buds scream and shout. It’s earth and fire, sweet and spice, nutty and naughty all in one. But cayenne pepper […]
Spicy Korean Meatballs
Fiery gochujang stars… Korean meatballs are full of exotic flavors – ginger and sesame oil provide a delicious Asian flair. But the true star of these meatballs is gochujang. This miso-based Korean chili paste provides both an earthy and pungent fire to the flavor. Serve these meatballs as an appetizer or as a meal over […]
Orange Chipotle Sauce
A tangy twist to BBQ… The tangy, citrusy bite of orange is one of our favorite flavors to pair with pork on BBQ day. Now throwing chipotle pepper (one of our chili pepper favorites) into the mix, too, makes one delicious flavor pairing for the grill. It’s all good things in this orange chipotle sauce: […]
Ancho Cream Sauce
Perfect for Mexican night… Want something different than the typical salsa or tomato-based chili sauce for Mexican night? Something that’s mild enough that the whole family can enjoy, yet still has plenty of flavor? Meet the ancho cream sauce. It’s super-mild (ancho peppers are typically half the heat of even the mildest jalapeños), yet anchos […]
Sriracha Cheese Sauce
Rooster sauce and cheddar go boom! Great party dips keep things simple…and fast. In our books, add “spicy” too and we’ve got a real winner in the making. This Sriracha cheese sauce is fast to whip up with plenty of Rooster sauce flair. Add more, too, for extra heat and garlicky undertones or you can […]
Spicy Jalapeño Gimlet
Refreshing lime tang, with a subtle spice… Want a delicious sipping cocktail that provides a little extra “somethin’ somethin’” to its drinking experience? Look no further than a spicy jalapeño gimlet. It’s refreshing, as a gimlet should be, with its fresh lime. But behind that lime is a little kick of jalapeño pepper that tickles […]
Habanero Mac And Cheese
Mac attack! This is a macaroni and cheese that is super times two. Super fiery and super yummy, habanero mac and cheese will certainly delight those more extreme eaters at your table. It’s bold bite comfort food at its best – a great side for steaks and ribs. You need a big meat to match […]
