Habanero Peppers

Habanero Pepper: Heat, Flavor, Ingredient Pairings

Habanero peppers are a variety of chili pepper that originate from the Amazon region and are now most commonly associated with the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. They are known for their lantern-like shape and come in a variety of colors, including orange, red, white, brown, …

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Extra-spicy sweet chili sauce

Extra-Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce

Sweet chili sauce is always a spicy food fan favorite. Even kids get into the flavor, that pairing of sweet and a little heat tickling the tongue. But this recipe is for the more hardcore extreme eaters out there. This is an extra-spicy sweet chili …

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Raspberry Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce

Raspberry Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce

Sweet hot sauces are a ton of fun to play with, simply because they are so crazily versatile. For instance, this raspberry scotch bonnet hot sauce offers up quite a punch of flavor, rich, sweet, and fiery. It’s just as good on chicken as it …

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Spicy Mustard BBQ Sauce

Spicy Mustard BBQ Sauce

Let’s turn plain yellow mustard sauce into something more wicked. We love BBQ sauces that lean into tang more than sweetness, and few do that better than a spicy mustard BBQ sauce. We’re not saying there isn’t a little sweetness in this recipe. Honey helps even out …

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Peach habanero bbq sauce

Peach Habanero BBQ Sauce

Sweet and fruity, with a hammer drop. That’s what you should expect from this peach habanero BBQ sauce. Any recipe that uses a dozen habanero peppers is meant for a true spicy food lover. If you’re one, you’ll love the extreme fruity heat here. It’s …

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Spicy Grilled Mac And Cheese Sandwich

Spicy Grilled Mac And Cheese Sandwich

So you have just a little mac and cheese leftover from yesterday’s meal? Don’t throw it away! It makes one killer spicy sandwich. Seriously, this spicy grilled Mac and cheese sandwich recipe will make you seriously look at this classic side in a whole different light. …

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Pickle de Gallo

Pickle de Gallo

Pickle de gallo is a unique take on the classic Mexican salsa, pico de gallo. While the traditional recipe calls for a simple mix of fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice, pickle de gallo brings a fresh twist to the table by incorporating pickles …

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stuffed jalapenos with bacon

Stuffed Jalapeños With Bacon

Bacon and spice is a perfect combo if you ask us, and it all comes to life in this stuffed jalapeños with bacon recipe. It makes a great appetizer before the big game or at a barbecue party. The ingredients are simple, but the taste is …

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Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo

Chicken adobo is one of those “simple, yet complex” dishes that makes you feel like a rock star in the kitchen. It’s simple to make, yet the flavor is deep and bold. Best of all, it’s simple to experiment with the spices to create something …

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Smoky Espresso BBQ Sauce

Smoky Espresso BBQ Sauce

There’s a lot of delicious earthy flavors in this smoky espresso BBQ sauce. Obviously, the espresso is the star, but the smokiness here is delivered by one of our favorite chilies: chipotle pepper. Chipotle (smoked, dried jalapeños) has a deep, spicy smokiness that is just …

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