Here's an easy pico de gallo recipe that takes no time at all to make - from prep to table in under 20 minutes. That's a lot of flavor in a little time. We love this salsa fresca as a spicy side (a great alternative to a plain Jane salad), and it's also super tasty on top of tacos, burritos, and … [Read more...]
Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita Recipe
Here's a spicy margarita with more than zip to it. The cucumber muddled into the mix layers in a fresh, clean taste. It's a surprising and refreshing twist to the margarita. Not to downplay the spice; it's sure still there with the muddled jalapeño. It has a nice mild to medium kick that most … [Read more...]
Spicy Black Bean Mushroom Chili
Looking for a vegetarian chili substitute to all the meat chilies out there? This is one of our all time slow cooker chili favorites. The mushrooms are a perfect meat alternative, giving the chili just enough thickness. Plus, they soak in those spices making every bite totally flavorful. The heat … [Read more...]
Mexican Brownies Recipe
Brownies are always a family favorite, and if you and yours love spice in your life, mixing in a little heat is a real treat. This Mexican brownies recipe mixes the power of the cayenne pepper with delicious chocolate. It's perfect with a simple vanilla ice cream scoop on the side or double-down on … [Read more...]
Sweet And Spicy Popcorn Recipe
Spicy popcorn is one of our personal spicy snack favorites. Now add in a little sweet and you get a snack that'll impress the entire family. This recipe features cayenne pepper as the heat source and a bit of brown sugar for the sweetness. Both of those ingredients are adjustable to taste, so be … [Read more...]
Spicy Mango Avocado Salad
Here's a light summer salad with a zesty kick! This spicy mango avocado salad gets its heat from habanero pepper. To add a little extra fruitiness to the salad, swap out the habanero for it's slightly sweeter (but just as spicy) cousin, the Scotch bonnet pepper. Want to see the differences? Read our … [Read more...]
Asian Beef Stew
Looking for a spicy recipe that has that "nestle up at home" good feeling? This slow cooker Asian beef stew certainly does the trick. It hits the spot as comfort food, perfect for the chillier months, but no slouch for the summer either. The heat fits right in. It's pretty spicy as is in the … [Read more...]
Mango Habanero Margarita
Summer is not complete without a tasty margarita. And a spicy margarita takes things to a whole other level. Here's a favorite that's full of spicy sweet goodness. Try chilling up a pitcher-full for a summer barbecue party - totally refreshing. … [Read more...]
Basic Jalapeño Hot Sauce
Here's an excellent basic jalapeño hot sauce recipe that is a good beginning sauce for some culinary experimentation. It's not overly hot (jalapeños are a mild-medium chili by nature), so it's a good one to make to spice up a summer family party or a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Keep some handy in … [Read more...]
Basic Salsa Recipe
Want a basic salsa recipe from which you can then jump into experimentation of your own? Look no further; we've got you covered. This simple salsa takes very little time to make and is ripe for adjustments. There are many ways to play with this recipe. Adjust the ingredient amounts on the list, or … [Read more...]