Spicy Bolognese Sauce

Spicy Bolognese Sauce

No, this isn’t a pasta sauce you just “whip up”, but if you want an impressive flavor to pair with simple pasta, this spicy bolognese sauce is worth the squeeze. It’s deliciously spiced – slightly exotic with a kick of spice, yet still very traditional …

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Spicy Paloma Cocktail

Spicy Paloma Cocktail

Tired of leaning on the margarita when thinking of spicy Mexican cocktails? Have you tried a spicy paloma? It’s grapefruit-based, like a greyhound cocktail, with the tangy lime of the margarita. It’s tasty, and one of the most popular cocktails in Mexico. In the U.S., …

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Sriracha Mac and Cheese

Sriracha Mac And Cheese

Rooster sauce and cheese? Yes please. The spicy garlic flavor of Sriracha Sauce pairs nicely with cheesy mac and cheese. This recipe double dips on Sriracha: The Rooster Sauce is in the cheese mixture and the sauce (or Sriracha powder) is sprinkled atop the mac …

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Cheddar Old Bay Biscuits

Cheddar Old Bay Biscuits

We are suckers for Bisquick biscuits. They are so easy to make, no matter what the recipe, and so homey good. But, of course, any food – no matter how delicious it already is – is just made better with a dash (or three) of Old …

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homemade Louisiana hot sauce

Homemade Louisiana Hot Sauce

All it takes is three ingredients. That’s the beauty of a traditional homemade Louisiana hot sauce. It’s so simple: chili peppers, vinegar, and salt. Hot, tangy, and salty. It’s the type of sauce that works well with wings, Cajun cuisine, fried foods, sandwiches, and salads. …

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Buckwheat Soba Noodles

Buckwheat Soba Noodles

Buckwheat soba noodles have a unique, earthy flavor that is both comforting and wholesome, making them a delightful choice for a quick yet satisfying meal. They are delicious on their own for a vegetarian side or entrée, or, if you prefer, add chicken or steak …

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jalapeno infused olive oil

Jalapeño Infused Olive Oil

Infusing olive oil with jalapeños is an excellent way to bring spice to everyday dishes. Use it for cooking or as a salad topper. Or simply pour some into a dipping dish and pair with your favorite bread and vegetables. It has a very eatable …

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Extra-spiced cowboy candy

Extra-Spiced Cowboy Candy

Extra-spiced cowboy candy (a.k.a. candied jalapeños), blends the fiery heat of jalapeños with the sweet allure of sugar, honey, and all sorts of flavorful spices. This is a fun-to-eat treat that works just as well as a snack as it does as a side to …

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rasam powder

Homemade Rasam Powder

Rasam powder is a must if you want to make Indian rasam — a delicious thin soup, perfect over rice. Its heat comes from dried red chilies. You can control the spice with your red chili choice. We recommend Kashmiri chili in this recipe (relatively mild, …

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Green Enchilada Sauce

Green Enchilada Sauce

Tomatillos are the real stars of this green enchilada sauce. Their delicious fruit-like tang is a perfect complement to enchiladas (and other rustic Mexican cuisine as well). But they aren’t the only green things that matter in this enchilada sauce. Both poblano peppers and jalapeños …

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