Thai Red Curry Paste

Thai Red Curry Paste

Yes, it’s easy to pick up a bottle of Thai red curry paste from your supermarket, but of course everything tastes better homemade. This DIY paste packs plenty of flavor and – once you have the ingredients – it’s simple to pull together. Use it …

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Spicy Balsamic Glaze Reduction

Spicy Balsamic Glaze Reduction

Pungent, sweet, and tangy, this spicy balsamic glaze adds a beautiful depth of flavor to any dish.  From salads and pasta meals to bbq meats and grilled vegetables, the uses for this spicy condiment are literally endless. Want the best possible flavor? Use a good …

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Pickled Habaneros

Pickled Habaneros

So you like spicy condiments? Meet your new favorite go-to. That is, if you’re a fan of bolder spicy food. Pickled habaneros pack a wallop of heat with that wisp of fruity flavor that makes them oh so tasty. Try them wherever you’d use pickles. They …

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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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habanero relish

Habanero Relish

Imagine the heat of the habanero on your hot dog, or how about something with serious sizzle in your potato salad or atop your grilled pork? That’s the beauty of habanero relish: It’s versatile, it’s intense, and it’s tasty. Extreme eaters, you’ll want this one …

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homemade harissa

Homemade Harissa

Tunisian harissa paste can be very unassuming. It may look mild-mannered for a chili paste, but inside is a world of exotic flavors, from coriander and caraway to cumin and mint. It’s a chili paste that’s wide open for experimentation, too, and you’ll see that played out in …

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Gochujang aioli

Gochujang Aioli

Have some gochujang (Korean chili paste) in your kitchen and wondering what to make next? Bring your sandwich spread to life with gochujang aioli. It works well on both vegetable and meat-focused sandwiches. And the heat? Since the gochujang is cut with mayo, it’s much …

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PIckled Banana Peppers

Pickled Banana Peppers

You love them on your deli sandwiches, so why not have them ready and waiting at home? This pickled banana peppers recipe is easy to make and surprisingly quick, especially if the focus is immediate eating and not canning (like this recipe expects.) Though the longer you …

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homemade sambal oelek

Homemade Sambal Oelek

For all the bold flavor in a jar of sambal oelek, there are actually only a few ingredients here. Just a little salt, a touch of vinegar, and chilies. Lots and lots of chilies. This simplicity makes making your own homemade sambal oelek very easy! …

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Hawaiian chili pepper water

Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water

Listen, you won’t be reaching for Hawaiian chili pepper water as your next favorite big-bodied hot sauce. That’s not the point of this popular Hawaiian condiment. It’s simply water with chili pepper, a touch of vinegar, some ginger, a pinch of garlic, and a dash of salt. …

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