Meat – Page 6 – PepperScale

Spicy Chicken Strips

You’re going to love these spicy chicken strips. It’s not only the breading that has kick, it’s also the meat. The chicken tenders are marinated in buttermilk and Tabasco hot sauce. Then, things get extra spicy with a breading featuring both chili powder and cayenne …

Sicilian Braised Rabbit, Rosemary Potatoes, Fiery Pilacca Sauce

by Mark Eardley

Agrodolce – literally bitter-sweet in Italian – is a big feature of Sicilian cuisine. And it works superbly in this beautifully balanced Sicilian braised rabbit recipe, where red serrano peppers add sparky heat to the herby, Mediterranean flavors of juicily tender rabbit. The culinary concept …

Thai Beef With Jalapeño And Basil

by Matt Bray

Here’s a slightly spicy family favorite that reminds us a bit of a Thai shepherd’s pie, just coconut rice instead of potato. Jalapeños (the heat source here) provides a mild to low-medium heat, so nearly everybody in the family can enjoy. The coconut milk-infused jasmine …

Chicken Adobo

by Matt Bray

Chicken adobo is one of those “simple, yet complex” dishes that makes you feel like a rock star in the kitchen. It’s simple to make, yet the flavor is deep and bold. Best of all, it’s simple to experiment with the spices to create something …

Pork Cutlet Curry (Tonkatsu Kare)

by Mark Eardley

Tonkatsu kare is part of a Japanese fusion food style (yoshoku) that goes back over a hundred and fifty years. It’s a pork cutlet curry that brings a bold, richly spiced flavor to the table. The spicy curry sauce is full of Anglo-Indian influence. And …

Spicy Fiesta Lime Chicken

by Nicola Turner

Spicy fiesta lime chicken is a delicious Mexican-inspired dish — with just a little spice and lots of zing! Pickled jalapeño peppers provide a bit of both, along with piri-piri seasoning, fresh lime juice, and lime zest. And then there’s the crunch. Those tortilla chips …

Easy Jalapeño Burgers

by Matt Bray

Whether it’s summer barbecue time or you’re ready for a little heat during the cold months, jalapeño burgers turn the popular basic burger into something fiery and bold. This recipe is so easy to make that even junior grill masters can pull it off with little …

Andhra Chicken Curry — Spicy Kodi Kura

by Mark Eardley

Our super-spicy chicken curry has its fiery roots in the world’s leading chili-producing region, the state of Andhra Pradesh in south-east India. Andhra chicken curry (also known as Andhra kodi kura) is a hot, richly spiced dish that’s beautifully balanced by a gentle cinnamon and …

Lamb Keema Matar: A Hidden Gem Of Curries

by Mark Eardley

Lamb keema matar the epitome of curry — hot, spicy, and moreish. It’s a hugely popular, mostly home-cooked, family style dish from India and Pakistan that doesn’t often feature in restaurants. As an embodiment of curry, it’s a natural-born winner. And I like mine hot. …

Cajun Meatloaf

by Matt Bray

Cajun comfort food…

Looking for a comfort food recipe that has something to say in the spice department? Meet Cajun meatloaf. This Southern-inspired recipe is plenty filling with a delicious Cajun bite.

The oomph behind this meatloaf are three Southern staples: Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and Tabasco sauce. It’s not overkill in terms of spiciness here – most in the family can enjoy this dish even if they aren’t normally fans of spicy food. Really, Cajun cuisine is all about the flavorful spices, not just the spiciness. Though, if you prefer some extra heat, feel free to go heavy-handed on the cayenne. An extra half teaspoon (or more to your taste) brings some extra edge for those more die-hard spicy food fans. Or try adding a touch of cayenne to the honey ketchup that tops the meatloaf.