A spicy Catalonian dip… Roasted red bell peppers and almonds are the base of this delicious Catalonian sauce. It’s smooth, nutty, and earthy with a delicious slightly smoky spice (brought to you by cayenne pepper and smoked paprika). Romesco sauce pairs very well with fish – halibut, snapper, cod, grilled, or breaded – you name […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Pepper Anatomy: What’s Inside Your Chili?
Botanically speaking, fruits are the seed-bearing pods on flowering plants. Chili peppers fall into this category; in fact, as nightshades they peppers themselves are technically berries in the eyes of a botanist. Other nightshade fruits include tomatoes and eggplants. As with all other fruits, there are botanical terms for the different parts of a chili […]
Chipotle Cornbread
A bold bread for BBQ… Smoky and fiery, chipotle cornbread is one of those perfect spicy barbecue sides. Pair it with grilled steaks, ribs, or another hearty meat – particularly if they are a little spicy as well – and you have one bold meal in the making. Feel free to experiment with the amount […]
