What’s not to love about sweet smoky heat? The mix of sweet honey and smoky chipotle peppers makes these chicken wings a real favorite for game day and gatherings of all types. Honey chipotle wings are also very easy to make, so you’ll find yourself …
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 …
If you’re looking to cut back on bread, these low-carb, bacon-wrapped jalapeño pigs in blankets are as perfect as a side dish as they are a snack. And as a “make everyone smile” finger food for friendly gatherings or game day, it’s a real winner. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Meatballs. Yes, please. There must be many hundreds of different varieties. Never met an omnivore who doesn’t love the meatball concept. And lamb kofta meatballs — these bite-size beauties — will show how much you love your party time pals and family. Let’s start with …