Spicy Thai Tuna Gazpacho
A chilled Thai gazpacho: tomato and cucumber for the base, then fish sauce, lime, ginger and coconut milk instead of the usual oil and vinegar. Blender only, five minutes, tuna flaked over the top.
Spicy Recipes
Smoky Espresso BBQ Sauce
There’s a lot of delicious earthy flavors in this smoky espresso BBQ sauce. Obviously, the espresso is the star, but the smokiness here is delivered by one of our favorite chilies: chipotle pepper. Chipotle (smoked, dried jalapeños) has a deep, spicy smokiness that is just …
Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
A tasty fusion of smoky, spicy and creamy—this chipotle chicken quesadilla delivers on all those fronts and more. A fresh, tangy salsa or a creamy guacamole can enhance the flavors of the quesadilla even more, while a crisp, green salad can provide a refreshing contrast. …
Rakott Káposzta (Hungarian Peasant Bake)
Layers of paprika-packed flavor are baked under a creamy topping in this rich celebration of spicy sausage, smoked pork, and tangy sauerkraut. Cayenne peppers add a little fiery spark to our rakott káposzta, a Hungarian peasant bake. And toasted caraway seeds give plenty of bold, …
Spicy Tuna Tartare
Spicy tuna tartare for sure plays on the senses, with its vibrant colors, diverse textures, and orchestra of flavors. It’s fun to eat and versatile, too. Serving it as an appetizer is an obvious choice, but don’t overlook this tuna tartare as the base for …
Hot Pickled Sausages
No two ways about it—pickled sausages are so good. Packed with flavor, both from the smoked sausage itself and the well-spiced brine. And, in our case, the fieriness (from dried red chili and candied jalapeños, also known as cowboy candy.) It’s totally crave-worthy. Enjoy these …
Pork Cutlet Curry (Tonkatsu Kare)
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 …
Smoked Haddock And Jalapeño Chowder
Smoked haddock and jalapeño chowder is such a delicious warming meal, with a perfect balance of cheese and spice. Pair that with the smokiness of the fish and this recipe is such a delight to eat any time of the year. The fresh jalapeños provide …
Habanero BBQ Sauce
When you pull out the habanero peppers for your BBQ marinade, you know you’re getting a very hot sauce. But this habanero BBQ sauce does a terrific job pulling in enough tangy sweetness to balance the robust spice. Want more heat? We hear you. Opt …
Strawberry Salsa
Bursting with the sweetness of strawberries, the zing of fresh lime juice, and the subtle heat of jalapeño pepper, this strawberry salsa is a symphony of flavors. It’s an excellent accompaniment to grilled meats, a vibrant addition to salads, or a tasty dip for your …
