An earthy fall-focused mole... Pumpkin season means pumpkins are...well in everything. Soups, drinks, desserts, and yes...sauces. They are particularly good with Mexican sauces like mole. And it makes sense - mole sauce is already deliciously earthy and sweet, making pumpkin - a vegetable native to … [Read more...]
Spicy Creole Sauce
Butter and spice... This butter-based spicy Creole sauce is plenty rich with a whole lot of Southern charm. It uses a wide variety of spices off the spice rack - most of which are part of a typical Creole spice mix. So if you have a premade Creole seasoning at the ready, you could swap out the … [Read more...]
Cajun Meatloaf
Cajun comfort food... Looking for a comfort food recipe that has something to say in the spice department? Meet Cajun meatloaf. This Southern-inspired recipe is plenty filling with a delicious Cajun bite.The oomph behind this meatloaf are three Southern staples: Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, … [Read more...]
Apple Habanero Hot Sauce
Apple sweet, habanero heat...Sweet and heat are a well-known perfect pairing. And it's not just tropical sweetness that kills in hot sauce form - more northern fruits, like apples, work just as well! This apple habanero hot sauce is one killer treat. That delicious apple crisp sweetness is … [Read more...]
Cranberry Jalapeño Salsa
Tangy and sweet with fresh bite! Your turkey may never be the same when you add a little cranberry jalapeño salsa to the table. It's tangy and sweet with a fresh bite - a bold holiday appetizer or side. But don't save it just for holidays! It's perfect served atop turkey or chicken any time of … [Read more...]
Chipotle Pumpkin Seeds
Smoky snacking... Pumpkins are the vegetable gift that keeps on giving. Not only do you have the delicious pumpkin flesh to partake in for spicy pumpkin pies, you also have those fresh pumpkin seeds that are oh so good for snacking. You can spice up pumpkin seeds in many ways, but one of our faves … [Read more...]
Black Bean Mole Soup
A sweet earthy take on this popular soup... If you're a fan of Mexican mole and its sweet earthiness, then you're going to love the combo of mole and black beans. Black bean mole soup is bold - not particularly in heat, but certainly in spices. With its hint of chocolate, nutty undertone, and … [Read more...]
Spicy Red Enchilada Sauce
Smoky and bold... You can't go wrong with a delicious smoky and spicy red enchilada sauce. Whether you want to layer it atop of your enchiladas prior to baking or simply use it as a dipper side to the plate, it provides a ton of flavor to any enchilada type. This recipe makes enough sauce for four … [Read more...]
Chipotle Lime Crema
Creamy with smoky heat... Chipotle lime crema is a simple recipe - five ingredients and five minutes to complete. But don't let the simplicity fool you. The chipotle pepper and adobo sauce behind this sauce brings a delicious smoky fieriness to the crema, that - paired with the fresh flavor of lime … [Read more...]
Jalapeño Arugula Aioli
A fresh tasting dip or spread... When you first think arugula and jalapeño, you may not think there's much in common. But there's a lot more "there" there than you may think. Arugula, with its fresh peppery taste, pairs so well with the bright, grassy flavor of jalapeño peppers. It makes for one … [Read more...]
