When you think chimichurri, steaks are likely the first thing that come to mind. But this Argentinian sauce that’s chock full of herbs and spices (as well as flavor) can do much more than that. Spicy chimichurri sauce is more an all purpose sauce than …
Dark cherries simmered with hoisin into a sweet, tangy sauce, plus where the heat comes from, easy ways to change it up, what to serve it with, and how long it keeps.
For those that just can’t get enough spicy Sriracha sauce, incorporating it into something tasty for barbecue opens up a bunch of spicy eating fun. There’s a little sweet and a touch of tang in this Sriracha BBQ sauce. Brown sugar and honey pair with ketchup …
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 …
Here’s another twist on a traditional cheese sauce recipe. Jalapeño cheese sauce is tame enough for the whole family and plenty versatile. Smother a steak with this sauce and you’ll be very, very happy. Drizzle it over vegetables, and you’ve added much needed life to that …
“Oh so sweet” honey and the “big time heat” habanero pepper may not first come to mind as a pairing for a marinade or dipping sauce, but the two actually work quite well together! This honey habanero sauce recipe adds a little twist of tang …
Sweet and heat are a well-known perfect pairing. And it’s not just tropical sweetness that kills in hot sauce form – more northern fruits, like apples, work just as well! This apple habanero hot sauce is one killer treat. That delicious apple crisp sweetness is a …
Mango chipotle BBQ sauce brings a Hawaiian tropical flair to your spicy BBQ, but with that smoky twist that chipotle peppers do oh so well. It’s a mix of sweet, smoke, and heat that really brings it to your taste buds – tangy and fruity, …
If you love the exotic taste of curry, bold fiery flavor, and a little DIY in the kitchen, then making your own Thai yellow curry paste is a total adventure worth taking. Sure, picking up a jar of this spicy mix may be simple enough at your local …
If you like your barbecue sauces a little sweet, a little fiery, and a bit exotic, try crafting up a homemade yakiniku sauce. Yakiniku in Japanese simply means “grilled meat”, so really the sauce says exactly what it is: grilled meat sauce. It’s a perfect marinade …
Free printable
Get the free PepperScale Scoville Heat Chart
25 chilies ranked from sweet to scorching — free and printable. Join the newsletter and we’ll send it to your inbox.
Subscribers get 15% off any PepperScale ebook — code in welcome email.
No spam — just Wicked Wednesday recipes and occasional extra dashes of chili pepper inspiration. Unsubscribe anytime.