Jamaican Jerk Wings

Jamaican Jerk Wings

So many flavors: Spicy, earthy, and aromatic… Jamaican jerk seasoning is one of the more unique spice rack mixes – equal parts spicy, earthy, and aromatic with an undeniable warmth brought on by the cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in the mix. This Jamaican jerk wings recipe pairs …

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Jalapeno Hushpuppies

Jalapeño Hushpuppies

Crunchy, slightly spicy, and packed with flavor…

It’s hard to eat only one hushpuppy when they’re made with a plain dough, but when adding in jalapeño peppers and a little Old Bay seasoning, it’s like holding back the biggest food craving ever. Expect these to be gone soon after you place them out. They’ll quickly become a family favorite, perfect as an appetizer or side. 

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Spicy Tomato Soup

Spicy Tomato Soup

Fire up your feel-good soup.

Tomato soup is that old brisk day stand-by. It’s that soup that warms you to your core on a chilly winter’s day – a traditional staple. But for culinary adventurers, tomato soup is like a blank canvas in the kitchen. So much can be done with it to liven it up in uniquely tasty ways. For instance, it’s very simple to convert your everyday tomato soup into something spicy and a little more rustic in flavor, simply with the additions of red pepper flakes and cumin. Get ready for some real warmth down to your core now…

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Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

Warms you up in all the right ways…

When you move from spiced sweet potato soup to spicy, you have a dish that’ll warm you up no matter how cold it gets outside. The heat here comes from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and with it comes more than a hint of smokiness that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the soup. Garlic and ground cumin provide an earthiness that balances things out perfectly. 

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Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

Flavorful spices meet a jalapeño kick…

When Fall is in the air, a hearty bowl of butternut squash soup is well in order. But why not turn it up a notch? Jalapeño peppers add some spicy to the flavorful spices like cumin, coriander, and curry powder in this recipe. It’s perfect as a lunch with some crusty freshly-baked bread  or as an appetizer prior to a delicious Fall-inspired meal. Add a little cashew cream on top to bring some color and design to your plate. 

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Spicy Cucumber Salad

Spicy Cucumber Salad

Spicy and light – a tasty barbecue side.

There’s an Asian flair to this spicy cucumber salad provided by the light coating of rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. And it’s brought to spicy life by a sprinkle of crushed red pepper or cayenne powder. It may look unassuming, but there’s a lot of flavor here. It works either as an appetizer or side, and we love pairing it as a complementary dish against savory barbecue. As different as the flavors are, they just work together. 

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Mexican Chicken Salad

Mexican Chicken Salad

A spicy take on the chicken salad staple.

Jalapeño peppers add a little oomph to what’s already a delicious meal. We especially like the pairing of the chilies against fresh red apple – it adds a light sweetness that’s very refreshing and a splash of color that looks terrific on the plate. Try it on a bed of lettuce, or opt for that tasty chicken salad sandwich. 

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Guajillo Salsa

Guajillo peppers are well-loved for their smokiness and tea-like sweetness, and it’s these two flavors that make it such an excellent salsa pepper. Here mixed with tomatillo, this guajillo salsa has a sweet tang with a trailing smoke. It’s excellent finely blended and served with …

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Habanero Guacamole

Habanero Guacamole

Bring on the guacamole extreme! So you want to experience new heights of heat in your homemade guacamole?  Get ready for this. Habanero guacamole may look like your normal appetizer dip or Mexican side, but underneath all that smooth green is an explosion just waiting …

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mango habanero wings

Mango Habanero Wings

Big heat and big taste! Ready for the next step in spicy hot wings? Mango habanero wings will entice you with their tropical sweetness, then kick you to the curb with intense habanero heat. If you’re planning a party with spicy food fans, you can glaze …

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