Habanero Aioli

Habanero Aioli

A basic aioli is a go-to in the kitchen, perfect as a spread for sandwiches,  as a dip for crudités and fries, or even as a sauce for meals. It’s a staple – a quick-to-make essential, though also a little boring when eaten straight. But when you bold …

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Sriracha butter

Fiery Sriracha Butter

So buttery good, and then there’s that kick…

Sriracha sauce can take the simplest of condiments and turn it into something so much more. For instance, when butter meets the Rooster sauce, your refrigerator may never be the same. This Sriracha butter recipe is delicious drizzled atop fried chicken, burgers, and even scrambled eggs. It’s also total spicy heaven as a French fry dip. Really many fried foods pair very well here.

We recommend a pinch of cayenne powder to top of the heat, but if “too spicy” is a concern (what?!), omit it, taste the butter post-blending, and add to taste.

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Spicy Tomato Chutney

Spicy Tomato Chutney

Big tomato flavor, fiery red chili heat. We love a fiery spicy tomato chutney for bruschetta or simply to use as a table dip for an evening of bread and cheese. But its uses can go much farther. Use it as a sandwich spread or dip …

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Ghost Pepper Oil

Ghost Pepper Oil

Scorching hot… This is one simple, yet super-hot recipe. Ghost pepper oil can bring a layer of sun-like fire to your cooking. Whether you want to use it alone (or as a base) for a simple bread dip or as the fiery marinade for your next delicious …

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Overhead view of homemade aji panca paste in a speckled cream bowl on a butcher-block counter. A spoon holding a dollop of the thick brick-red paste rests across the bowl, and a swipe of paste is spread on a gray plate beside it, next to a garlic clove.

Aji Panca Paste

A mild Peruvian chili paste made from aji panca, sweet and berry-like with a smoky undertone. Great in marinades, stews, eggs and tacos.

Raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce in a speckled white bowl next to glazed grilled chicken drumsticks and fresh raspberries on a butcher-block counter

Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Tangy sweet raspberries and smoky chipotle peppers are a dynamic duo of big flavor. We love the pairing in this spicy BBQ sauce recipe, and we double down on the sweet, smoke and spice with brown sugar and smoked paprika. It makes a delicious glaze …

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Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

Sweet, sour, and spicy…an amazing dipping sauce and more.

What’s an egg roll without a delicious sweet chili sauce next to it? But that’s only the beginning of how this Thai chili sauce can be used. Paired with pungent cheeses and hard meats, it’s a tasty way to enhance the flavor of a simple appetizer spread. Try it, too, as a marinade or glaze; it’s especially good with chicken and pork. Or use it as a delicious sandwich spread to bump up the flavor of your favorite turkey or chicken breast sandwich. 

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Sriracha Peanut Sauce

Sriracha Peanut Sauce

Toasty peanut flavor with kick…

The next time you’re grilling chicken satay, think spicy with your peanut sauce. Sriracha’s sweet and garlicky heat provides a little oomph to the toasty peanut flavor. Or thin this spicy peanut sauce to create a tasty Asian salad dressing. Add a little lime (optional) to provide a tropical fruity tang. It works very well with the smooth nutty flavor and Sriracha’s spiciness. 

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Habanero Ranch Sauce

Habanero Ranch Sauce

A ranch dipping sauce with teeth…

On paper, habanero pepper and ranch dressing is sort of like fire and ice. One’s hot and somewhat fruity, the other creamy and smooth. But, chili peppers pair very well with “opposite” ingredients (chili chocolate anyone?), so it should come as no surprise that habanero ranch sauce is simply delicious. Pairing it with buffalo chicken wings is magic, and it’s a terrific side to crudité platters to bring some unique spice to the table. 

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Spicy Fish Taco Sauce

Spicy Fish Taco Sauce

Sriracha spiced…

No matter your fish taco recipe, bring it to spicy life with this super-simple spicy sauce recipe. The sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice and Sriracha meld together for a delicious creamy and tangy heat. Looking for a tasty fish taco recipe to try this sauce on? Check out this one that uses a cayenne and chili powder rub to amp up the tilapia. Together they provide a lot of kick!

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