Chickpeas with attitude… Cayenne pepper brings the sizzle to this chana masala recipe. This chickpea-based Indian favorite is delicious served simply with naan bread or try it atop rice or couscous to make more of a meal of it. It’s a perfect side dish for Indian meals, especially if you’re looking for something that’s not […]
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Spicy Quinoa Salad
A healthy, yet bold meal… Healthy sure doesn’t need to be boring, and chili peppers are always a perfect way to liven things up in our book. Jalapeño pepper meet healthy quinoa and let the games begin. Either black or white quinoa can work here, but black quinoa we believe tastes the best in this […]
Hungarian Paprika Vs. Spanish Paprika: PepperScale Showdown
While paprika is produced and used all over the world, this spice is most often identified with two specific national food cultures: Spanish and Hungarian. In both cases, the peppers used to make paprika have their origin in Central America but have taken on different characteristics as a result of two distinct European growing environments […]
Spanish Paprika 101: Much More Than Smoked
Like Hungary’s passion for paprika, Spain also has a love affair with this shock-red spice. It’s deep-rooted in history and more, much more, than the smoked paprika that may first come to mind. Let’s take a deeper look at Spanish paprika – where it came from and what makes its many types tick – so […]
Spicy Za’atar Seasoning
Talk about fiery and exotic… The popular Moroccan seasoning, za’atar is one versatile Middle Eastern spice. Any authentic Middle Eastern meal’s flavor can be lifted with the inclusion of this seasoning blend, but do look beyond the obvious hummus and baba ganoush. It’s a bold mix of flavors to add to dips, sprinkle on breads, […]
Jalapeño Ketchup
Fresh jalapeños for a garden grassy bite… Have a few extra jalapeño peppers around or just looking for a spicy alternative to everyday ketchup? Fuel your favorite condiment with a fresh, grassy bite. Jalapeño ketchup tastes great on grilled burgers and hot dogs (if you are one of “those” ketchup-on-hot-dog people. PS: We are too!) And […]
Hungarian Paprika 101: The Spice Of A Nation
Few countries are as entwined with a spice as Hungary is with paprika. It’s officially the national spice of Hungary and there’s a real cultural pride for this fiery red powder. There are two paprika festivals and even two paprika museums. Plus, paprika is crucial to authentic Hungarian cuisine, from goulash to paprikash. So how […]
Peach Habanero Sauce
Fruity sweet meets tropical fire… Sweet fruits always pair well with fiery chili peppers, but you don’t always need to reach for those tropical options. Sweet peaches are an excellent alternative, too. And they’re bold enough in flavor to hold their own against the tropical fire inside those habanero peppers. Try this hot sauce with […]
Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce
Fresh, fiery flavor… Few herbs are distinct as cilantro. It’s fresh flavor pops in any recipe in which it’s used – making for some memorable meals. That’s why we love it paired with jalapeño peppers in this delicious fresh and fiery sauce. Try cilantro jalapeño sauce as an alternative taco topper or paired with grilled […]
Smoky Chipotle Potato Salad
A simple earthy side… Looking for something simple and smoky to pair with your grilled meats? This smoky chipotle potato salad is a perfect match. It’s not thick on the sauce – instead it lets the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce do their job to provide a nice smoky heat to the potato side. Feel […]
