Matt Bray 
Hoisin sauce is already packed full of flavor. Our homemade hoisin recipe shows the sauce in full detail – from molasses and peanut butter to Sriracha and Chinese five spice powder. It’s an experience unto itself. But boy do cherries add to the experience. This …
For those that just can’t get enough spicy Sriracha sauce, incorporating it into something tasty for barbecue opens up a bunch of spicy eating fun. There’s a little sweet and a touch of tang in this Sriracha BBQ sauce. Brown sugar and honey pair with ketchup …
So you like spicy condiments? Meet your new favorite go-to. That is, if you’re a fan of bolder spicy food. Pickled habaneros pack a wallop of heat with that wisp of fruity flavor that makes them oh so tasty. Try them wherever you’d use pickles. They …
Here’s another twist on a traditional cheese sauce recipe. Jalapeño cheese sauce is tame enough for the whole family and plenty versatile. Smother a steak with this sauce and you’ll be very, very happy. Drizzle it over vegetables, and you’ve added much needed life to that …
Chipotle peppers, especially chipotle in adobo sauce, bring 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, …
It may be a surprise to some that paprika, one of the most common spices in the kitchen cabinet, comes from hot peppers. But is paprika spicy? The answer: It depends. It’s a little more complex than you may think. Sure a lot of paprika …
If you’re simply looking for something different, what are the alternatives?Ancho peppers are a must for many traditional Mexican recipes, but finding these dried chilies to complete a classic recipe may not be as easy as you’d like. What can you do if you don’t have the …
Pepperoncini peppers are well-loved for Italian antipasto and on everything from sandwiches to pizzas. Most supermarkets carry pickled pepperoncini, and some specialty grocers even have this chili fresh. But what if you’re out of luck? Where can you turn on the pepper scale for similar heat …
Big meats deserve a big side. And few are bigger than spicy potato wedges. These bold eats pack plenty of potato along with a cacophony of spicy spices. Chili powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika all play a part, along with many other spice rack staples to …
“Oh so sweet” honey and the “big time heat” habanero pepper may not first come to mind as a pairing for a marinade or dipping sauce, but the two actually work quite well together! This honey habanero sauce recipe adds a little twist of tang …