“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 …
Talk about a smile bringer. Fresh mashed potatoes are already hard to keep on the table, but when you spice things up popper-style, it’s going to be a mashed potato land-grab on your hands! This jalapeño popper mashed potatoes recipe brings all the things you …
With a centerpiece of slow-cooked, super-tender, shiny-glazed pork, our roasted bo ssam is an exceptional celebration of sharing. Load a lettuce leaf with a bit of rice and kimchi, add a dab of chili sauce, some ginger and scallion relish, and crown it all with …
Blood oranges are such a delicious fruit. Take a normal orange and multiply its flavor by two – it’s just a perfect sweetness, almost berry-like, with that delicious orange tang. This is one bold fruit that matches very well with the spiciness of chili peppers …
This spicy pork schnitzel is an incredibly easy recipe with only five ingredients. There’s very little prep time, and it’s ready, pan to plate, within ten minutes. Serving these up with salad or fries makes for an excellent meal. Or try them as a sandwich …
Sure, hot and sour soup is a huge Chinese takeout favorite, but how about making it at home? This hot and sour soup recipe takes a little time to prepare, though the result is more than worth it. Traditionally, this recipe would include lily bud. Sounds …
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 …
Simple can look so yummy. Or maybe it’s “anything wrapped in prosciutto” that makes this chili and figs in prosciutto so appetizing. We’re talking three ingredients here in this recipe. Prosciutto, fresh figs, and a red chili pepper of your choice. Together, they make for …
What’s more refreshing than fresh watermelon? Very little in our book. Add in the bright, grassy bite of jalapeño and you have a summer-time salad that’s sure to turn heads. This is one of those fruit salads that goes beyond the “light summer salad” category. It’s …
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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