A snack time favorite turned up a notch… Mixing sharp cheddar flavor with bright and spicy jalapeño pepper is a great way to boost the presence of a snack time favorite. Jalapeño cheddar popcorn won’t overwhelm you on heat (unless you want it to), so this is still a pretty family-friendly cheese popcorn option for movie […]
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Here’s What To Do With A Lot Of Jalapeños
Have a bumper crop of jalapeños? Or do you just happen to have more than the norm in your kitchen? There’s a lot of ways to use these delicious medium-heat chilies. What to do with a lot of jalapeños has a lot hinging on the level of cooking you do in your home. Below we […]
Chocolate Bhutlah: Earthy At The Extreme
Sweet earthiness, dangerous bite… Scoville heat units (SHU): ~2,000,000 Scoville heat units Jalapeño reference point: Up to 800 times hotter Origin: United States Products and seeds: Chocolate Bhutlah on Amazon Just how hot a Chocolate Bhutlah is is up for debate, but there’s no questioning that it’s among the hottest peppers in the world. Some […]
Pepper X: World Bender
Things will not be the same… Scoville heat units (SHU): 3,180,000 Scoville heat units Jalapeño reference point: Up to 1,272 times hotter Origin: United States Products: The Last Dab Hot Sauce at Heatonist When the man known for cultivating the hottest peppers on the planet says “We’re playing with fire”, you know you’ve got world […]
Vindaloo Masala Powder
A no-doubt spicy curry powder… There’s a whole wide world of curry spiciness out there for Indian food. You have mild curries for the masses, moderate heat options for those that like a little sizzle in their meals, and some curries with no-doubt-mouth-fire heat. That’s where vindaloo masala powder sits. Its heat is not just […]
Jalapeño Popper Mashed Potatoes
A fun spicy twist on a side fave… Talk about a smile bringer. Fresh mashed potatoes are already hard to keep on the table, but when you spice things up popper-style, it’s going to be a mashed potato land grab on your hands! This jalapeño popper mashed potatoes recipe brings all the things you love […]
Cajun Ranch Dipping Sauce
A simple Southern dipper… Like mayonnaise or sour cream, ranch dressing is a perfect base for a mix of fiery spices. It makes it so simple to pull together something with a little Cajun flair. This Cajun ranch dipping sauce has three ingredients only, but the flavor is a whole heck of a lot more […]
Cherry Habanero BBQ Sauce
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 […]
Spicy No-Sugar Baked Beans
Bring on the smoke… Brown sugar is a staple for many tasty baked bean recipes- it’s earthy and sweet, perfect for the rustic flavor of this popular BBQ side. But that extra sugar isn’t the best option for everyone. If you’re cutting the sugar from your life, here’s a no-sugar baked bean recipe that still […]
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 […]
