Spicy herb chicken strips

Spicy Herb Chicken Strips

Here’s some fiery and herby goodness — spicy herb chicken strips make a perfect (and easy) appetizer or meal. You have so many possibilities. Serve them on their own with marinara sauce (or a dip of you choosing.) Pair this herb chicken with mashed potatoes …

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Spicy chakalaka

Spicy Chakalaka

Hot, fiery, and incredibly versatile, spicy chakalaka is extremely popular across Southern Africa. The reason is simple. It can play Oscar-winning roles as a main course, side dish, or relish. I can’t think of anything I’ve eaten that has so many possibilities. Chilies might get …

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Spicy Sriracha Carrot Dip

Spicy Sriracha Carrot Dip

Sriracha and carrots are a surprising super-duo. They both have a sneaky sweetness, one (Sriracha) with a garlicky undertone and the other (carrots) with a garden-fresh earthiness. Together these tastes meld into one delicious dip that’s just perfect for toasted pita, crackers, or sliced vegetables. …

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Gochujang Wings

Gochujang Wings

Gochujang wings (also often called Korean chicken wings) are spicy just the way we like: earthy, pungent, and bold. It’s that umami flavor of authentic gochujang (a Korean red chili paste) that makes these wings so special. It’s a specific savory taste — especially paired …

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Spicy Watermelon Salad

Spicy Watermelon Salad

What’s more refreshing than fresh watermelon? Very little in our book. Add in the bright, grassy bite of jalapeño and you have a summer-time salad that’s sure to turn heads. This is one of those fruit salads that goes beyond the “light summer salad” category. It’s …

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Spicy kale slaw

Spicy Kale Slaw

Here’s one amazing side dish for steak and BBQ. Or frankly, for chicken or fishes dishes, too. Spicy kale slaw is crazy versatile as a side dish. It’s one big salad: big on flavor, big on crunch, big on presence on the plate, and big …

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Chili and Figs in Prosciutto Close-Up

Chili And Figs In Prosciutto

Simple can look so yummy. Or maybe it’s “anything wrapped in prosciutto” that makes this chili and figs in prosciutto so appetizing. We’re talking three ingredients here in this recipe. Prosciutto, fresh figs, and a red chili pepper of your choice. Together, they make for …

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Chipotle and sundried tomato bruschetta

Chipotle And Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta

Here’s a delightful appetizer from the Mediterranean, with a spicy but subtle twist. Chipotle and sun-dried tomato bruschetta packs a bunch of flavor, with a little heat and a touch of smokiness. It’s perfect served before (or with) steak, pasta dishes, and more. This recipe …

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Spicy Italian Tapenade

Spicy Italian Tapenade

We’re not going to mess with a classic too much. This spicy Italian tapenade is made with the same delicious ingredients you’d find in a traditional recipe — olives, garlic, parsley, sundried tomatoes. But we’ve added a most certain kick of heat to this recipe. We …

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Spicy beef empanadas

Spicy Beef Empanadas

These super-savory, mini feasts mix the best of two very different worlds. Honest-to-goodness beef steak, potatoes, and onions are exotically spiced with serrano chili, paprika, cloves, and cinnamon. Spicy beef empanadas are an Anglo-Mexican alliance that produces outstandingly moreish results, both inside and out. The …

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