Spicy Recipes Archives

Why Are Bell Peppers Different Colors?

Bell peppers come in a variety of colors with each color being sold at a different price point. The most common bell pepper colors are green, red and yellow along with orange. Green bell peppers are the least expensive of the bunch and red bell peppers the most expensive. Yellow and orange bell … [Read more...]

Mexican Chocolate Pudding

Spicy and smooth... It's the simple things that sometimes bring the greatest joy. That's how we feel about Mexican chocolate pudding. It's so simple, yet it's a sure smile maker. There are so many flavors here. Cinnamon is key for any Mexican chocolate pudding, providing that lovely warmth and … [Read more...]

Does Chili Powder Go Bad?

Note: in this article we discuss chili powder the seasoning blend that utilizes muliple herbs and spices. But much of the same holds true for chili powders made with 100% hot pepper powder. Chili powder seasoning consists of various ground spices and at least one herb. This spice blend was … [Read more...]

Moroccan Harira Soup

Bold spices warm you through and through... Moroccan harira soup is one of these soups that can warm you through and through. It's full of bold spices - kefta spice blend and harissa in particular - that just delight your taste buds. It's earthy and spicy, homey and yet exotic. The added … [Read more...]

Gochujang Vs. Sambal Oelek: PepperScale Showdown

Gochujang is one of the beloved ingredients in Korean cooking and offers a distinctive taste. Sambal oelek is a traditional ingredient in Malaysian and Indonesian cooking that has been co-opted by Westerners as a spicier alternative to sriracha. The two chili pastes have a lot in common along with a … [Read more...]

Spicy Beer Cheese Dip

A creamy crowd favorite... Party time and a good dip go hand in hand. And, if you're like us, a spicy dip is always the best, especially when paired with cheese. This spicy beer cheese dip checks those boxes and more, with that malty beer twist added to the mix. Jalapeño peppers take center … [Read more...]

Bloody Mary Ketchup

A zesty take on the classic condiment... This one is a no-brainer for Bloody Mary fans: Turn your classic ketchup into a zesty condiment version of the popular cocktail! It's tangy, peppery, and fiery - like a good spicy Bloody Mary should be. This is a delicious traditional ketchup alternative for … [Read more...]

THE Spicy Recipes Index: 500+ Recipes, 90+ Videos!

Spicy recipes from mild to super-hot... Our collection of spicy recipes runs the gamut of fiery, from tastebud-tickling spicy tomato sauce to super-hot ghost pepper salsa and hundreds of options in-between! Given the complexity of chili pepper flavor, in the recipe article, we often cover how the … [Read more...]

Fresh And Fiery Mole Verde

A fresh take on mole... When you think of mole, most think of the popular red mole sauce (mole poblano). Though mole verde (a.k.a. green mole sauce) is just as tasty, but in quite different ways. Think fresh, spicy, and slightly tart with mole verde instead of the earthy and slightly sweet taste of … [Read more...]

Spicy Thai Fried Rice

Eat as a side or a meal... This spicy Thai fried rice recipe is delicious as a side to most any Thai meal, but it's hearty enough to eat as a meal in its own right. We use steak here, but you can sub in shrimp just as easily. There's plenty of heat here with both Thai chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) … [Read more...]