Spicy Recipes Archives

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette

A versatile spicy condiment... The first time you make this jalapeño lime vinaigrette, it'll probably be for a salad. But the minute you taste it, you'll see there's a lot more potential than greens for this yummy spicy dressing. It's delicious as a marinade for fish (whether grilled or as a topper … [Read more...]

Mango Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Tropical sweet, smoke, and heat... Mango chipotle BBQ sauce brings a Hawaiian tropical flair to your spicy BBQ, but with that smoky twist that chipotle peppers do so well. It's a mix of sweet, smoke, and heat that really brings it to your taste buds - tangy and fruity, fiery and earthy. This BBQ … [Read more...]

Jalapeño Popcorn

Adding a fresh spicy flavor to your snack food fave... Popcorn is a perfect snack for bringing "spicy" to life. It's tasty but rather neutral in flavor, making it a terrific culinary base by which to play with peppers, for both their heat and overall flavor. For instance, jalapeño popcorn uses … [Read more...]

Bombay Potatoes

An aromatic and exotic potato side... If you're thinking curry for dinner, Bombay potatoes should be right in tow. Chock full of exotic Indian flavors and fiery spices, they are a perfect pairing for bold curries and other hearty Indian dishes. The heat comes from many sources here: cayenne pepper, … [Read more...]

Sriracha Ranch Dressing

Creamy smooth with Rooster sauce kick... Spicy salad dressings turn your everyday greens into salads with serious attitude. Sriracha ranch dressing is a perfect mix of "smooth and fresh" meets tangy heat. Plus the garlic in the Sriracha sauce (with a pinch more of garlic powder) gives a boost of … [Read more...]

Sweet And Spicy French Dressing

From greens to taco salad? Yes... French dressing is sort of a salad dressing secret weapon. It's of course a delicious greens topper for those that love sweet and tangy dressings. But French dressing (Catalina dressing too) also make a yummy sauce base for taco salads. Yes, it's true - see a real … [Read more...]

Chipotle Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Smoky and sweet... Bourbon is such a good BBQ sauce ingredient. The rich sweetness of this liquor plays very well with the fiery smokiness of chipotle peppers. Plus that adobo sauce those chipotle peppers were packed in adds a nice earthy touch to the sauce to boot. And while chipotle bourbon … [Read more...]

Mexican Chocolate Milk

Spicy and refreshing with a touch of smoke... A refreshing glass of chilled Mexican chocolate milk is a terrific way to take the edge off the day. While you can use authentic Mexican chocolate (like Ibarra) to make a version of this delicious drink, this recipe leans instead into what you likely … [Read more...]