Appetizers Archives - PepperScale

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...]

Chilli Pakora

A delicious spicy Indian appetizer... Ready for pure spicy happiness? That's chilli pakura - an Indian spicy appetizer featuring a deep fried green chili, and - in this instance - stuffed with a delicious potato stuffing. Try it as either a starter or simply as a delicious exotic snack. In this … [Read more...]

Fiery Habanero Hummus

Drop the mic hot... When jalapeño hummus isn't enough, get ready for the habanero hammer. Habanero hummus is not to be trifled with - at least ten times hotter than jalapeño and at minimum twice the heat of a cayenne-based hummus. If you opt for the fresh chili instead of habanero powder, make sure … [Read more...]

Cajun Scallops

Cajun kick... Whether as a deliciously fiery appetizer or healthy entree, Cajun scallops are a must for your spicy kitchen repertoire. They take only a few minutes to make, yet you would never guess that from the delicious flavor. Seriously, your flavor to time ratio is wicked high with this spicy … [Read more...]