Matt Bray 
Mmmm. Cornbread. That’s all you really need to say about this popular side summer side. But when you add jalapeño pepper to kick it up a notch, it goes well past “mmm” to “holy cow!” Yes, that’s the experience of jalapeño cornbread, at least for …
If you like smoky heat, then get ready for your new fiery go-to in the grilled cheese department. Our chipotle grilled cheese is a simple recipe, but it delivers on the smoke via those fiery chipotle peppers. Feel free to increase the amount of chipotle …
You won’t miss the meat when you’re enjoying this spicy three bean casserole. This recipe is healthy as can be, plenty hearty, and chock full of flavor. This dish is perfect for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. It’s (likely obviously) a delicious side for all sorts of …
Are you a spicy food fan and a chocolate chip cookie purist? These fiery cookies are right up your alley. Nothing fancy, just vanilla-rich cookie dough, delicious chocolate chips (and lots of them), and the big sweet heat of habanero pepper. It’s a whole lot …
The combination of fennel seed and sun-dried tomatoes is not one that springs to mind when you think of classic Italian food, but it is a perfect match nonetheless. This spicy sun-dried tomato paste recipe has that classic sharp, savory tangy flavor, with hints of …
You most likely have eaten spicy hoisin sauce, but have you ever considered making it? Creating a homemade hoisin sauce is easier that you’d expect. It’s a perfect dip for spring rolls and egg rolls, and if Peking duck is on tonight’s menu, you’ll most …
Your taste buds won’t know where to turn when you bring the bright spiciness of jalapeño peppers to the creamy heartiness of this scalloped potatoes recipe. Chili powder delivers additional heat with a touch of rustic earthiness, too. It’s an exceptional side with chicken, turkey, ham, or …
What’s BBQ or chili without some cornbread? And we’d add to that, “What’s cornbread without some chili peppers?” Jalapeño cornbread muffins are one of the tastiest sides known to man for rich barbecue flavors and chili soups, and we don’t think that’s an exaggeration at …
Akin to Western barbecue sauce, hoisin sauce is a delicious sweet and spicy mix that’s a must for many authentic Asian meals. And it’s a terrific barbecue sauce alternative for grilled meats. Hoisin sauce is carried in most supermarkets with international food sections, but where can …
We don’t make it a secret at PepperScale that there’s a favorite hot pepper in-house. The scotch bonnet has been top-of-the-list for us for nearly two decades of chili pepper eating. Its kick of heat (comparable to a habanero) along with its subtle tropical sweetness …
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