What’s BBQ or chili without some cornbread? And we’d add to that, “What’s cornbread without some chili peppers?” Jalapeño cornbread muffins are one of the tastiest sides known to man for rich barbecue flavors and chili soups, and we don’t think that’s an exaggeration at …
This Mexican-style delight showcases the brisket’s intensely beefy flavor by pot-roasting the meat in a rich adobo sauce. Pasilla peppers give the adobado brisket (meaning adobo-spiced brisket) a deep, smoky heat spiced with cumin, cloves, and cinnamon and brightened with apple cider vinegar. Long and …
We don’t make it a secret at PepperScale that there’s a favorite hot pepper in-house. The scotch bonnet has been top-of-the-list for us for nearly two decades of chili pepper eating. Its kick of heat (comparable to a habanero) along with its subtle tropical sweetness …
Maybe it’s the simplicity of pickled jalapeños that makes them such a universal favorite for spicy food fans of all levels. It’s just pickling juice and pepper, simple as that. Tang and heat. That’s pure joy in our books. Pickled jalapeños are, of course, easy …
It’s amazing how a few, simple ingredients can produce something so outstanding. That’s Sopa Azteca – a delicious Mexican tortilla soup. Add some even simpler finishing touches to an easily made broth of pasilla chilies, tomato, onion, garlic, oregano, and chicken stock. You’ll have an …
Looking for something simple and smoky to pair with your grilled meats and BBQ? This smoky chipotle potato salad is a perfect match. It’s not thick on the sauce—instead, it lets the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce do their job. They provide a nice smoky …
This is a macaroni and cheese that is super times two. Super fiery and super creamy, habanero mac and cheese will certainly delight those more extreme eaters at your table. It’s bold bite comfort food at its best – a great side for steaks and …
Thanks to our fellow spicy food fan Curtis Farmer for this delicious-looking fermented mango habanero hot sauce recipe. The fermentation process adds a special tanginess here and allows the recipe to reduce the overall amount of vinegar often used. The result? The other delicious ingredients …
It’s hard to label any dish using habanero as “subtle”, but it’s true, in a fashion, for this lemon and habanero risotto. The light, citrusy freshness from the lemon zest is delicious here, and it pairs so well with the white wine and grated cheese. …
Who doesn’t love crispy? But you know what’s better? Crispy with a big, bold spiciness. These super spicy roasted chickpeas have you covered from all ends. Expect this snack to disappear fast. Eating only one—or even a handful—is near impossible. Cayenne pepper powder is the …
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