Appetizers Archives - PepperScale

Spicy Fried Pickles

Southern fried bite... Whether as an appetizer or side, spicy fried pickles sure hit the Southern-fried spot. It's a mix of crunch and cayenne that'll tickle your taste buds. Pair these pickles with our spicy ranch dressing, and you've got a perfect party pleaser. You can increase the spiciness … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Spicy Chana Masala

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 … [Read more...]

Honey Chipotle Wings

Honey on fire! What's not to love about sweet smoky heat? The mix of sweet honey and smoky chipotle pepper makes these chicken wings a real favorite for game day and gatherings of all types. We cut the heat of the chipotle here by adding in smoked paprika. It adds a comparable smokiness with … [Read more...]

Spicy Maple Chicken Wings

Deliciously sweet and earthy, with Sriracha kick... Sweet and heat are always a delicious pair. So the double whammy of flavor - maple syrup and Sriracha sauce - is a combo not to be missed. It's pure pleasure and a tasty foil to those "all fire, no flavor" chicken wing recipes out there. We … [Read more...]

Papa a la Huancaina

A popular Peruvian appetizer... Who doesn't love the idea of potatoes with a spicy cheese sauce? That's simply what the popular Peruvian recipe papa a la Huancaina is: boiled potatoes topped with a cheese sauce spiced up by the deliciously summery-sweet aji amarillo pepper. It's made all the … [Read more...]

Chipotle Hummus

Smoky and earthy... Chipotle peppers, especially chipotle in adobo sauce, brings a delicious earthy and smoky spice to your typical hummus. The spice is full-bodied - chipotles are dried and smoked jalapeño peppers, so consider how much chili pepper you want to use. The recipe calls for one, which … [Read more...]

Cheese Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Creamy, sweet, and tangy - with a touch of heat... It's often these simple recipes that bring the most pleasure. This cheese stuffed cherry peppers recipe takes a handful of ingredients, but delivers a delicious creamy tang that friends and family will love. Cherry peppers (a.k.a. pimento … [Read more...]

Spicy Avocado Hummus

You'll gobble this green... A cross between guacamole and hummus, spicy avocado hummus (a.k.a. guacamole hummus) is a killer dipper. Jalapeño peppers are the driving spice source, with a little chipotle powder thrown in to provide a smoky undertone and extra kick. If you don't have chipotle powder … [Read more...]

Spicy Samosas

Baked with bite... What's a night of Indian cuisine without a samosa starter? Forget the frozen options, make them yourself...and make them spicy while you're at it. A little cayenne pepper powder provides the pop to these samosas, and there's plenty of other spices here too. Curry powder, cumin, … [Read more...]