Whether over barbecue, grilled chicken, or savory desserts, this easy raspberry habanero sauce recipe delivers a spicy tang that’ll wake up everyone’s tastebuds. Our favorites: try it over vanilla ice cream or (as pictured below) atop cheese and crackers. It’s basic, but both are oh …
As far as “chop and combine” salads go, this is one of the most delicious we’ve tasted. It’s so simple: pineapple, black beans, avocado, and jalapeño pepper, of course, to light the match.  The bright grassy flavor of the jalapeño pepper not only brings heat, it …
Turn your salsa to 11! There’s so much to love about this peach habanero salsa recipe. First, the heat – habanero peppers are wicked spicy. Especially if you leave the pepper’s membrane in the mix (where much of the heat sits.) Second, the peach and …
Ready to bring a little flair to that typical “vanilla” potato salad? Jalapeño peppers bring a medium heat to the side, adding a lively pop to your lunch or BBQ meal. It’s a family-friendly spiciness, so the whole family can enjoy. A few dashes of Tabasco …
What better way to enjoy beef than having it just dripping with sauce and flavored by earthy and smoky chipotle pepper. Chipotle braised beef is just delicious. And better yet, it’s one forgiving recipe too. Even the cheapest cut of beef will give you some …
Spicy candied citrus fruit is easy to make and so much more flavorful than the store-bought version. Think of them like little zesty toppings to your favorite desserts (ice cream, cake, to name a few options.) You can also use spicy candied citrus fruit in …
Chipotle peppers and chocolate are a pairing made heaven. Chipotle’s smoky and earthy undertones pair so well with rich and earthy chocolate. So what’s a better vehicle than chocolate chip cookies to get these two flavors together? The answer is, in Spinal Tap form…None. None more …
If you love the taste of smoky, chocolaty Mexican mole sauce, infusing bitters with similar spices brings a unique and delicious touch to your cocktails. Mole bitters are perfect for Mexican liquors like tequila or a Mexican dark rum, or try a few drops (instead of …
Tarongia pairs a flatbread (that’s wonderful enough to enjoy on its own) with a topping of sun-dried tomatoes, pecorino cheese, anchovies, green olives, capers, red onion, fennel, and red serrano peppers. It’s like tasting the sunshiny essence of Sicily. In the world of pizza-like delights, …
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 paprika and cayenne pepper. …
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