On its Caribbean-island home of Guadeloupe, they call it ‘bo-keet’. Fillings vary enormously, but what’s constant with bokit is the gorgeous, deep-fried bun. Ours are packed with juicy, hotly spiced, slow-roasted pork, and served with a traditional, lime-sharpened Creole dressing fired by bird’s eye chilies. …
Ready to take those grilled steaks or chicken breasts to spice levels they’ve never gone before? Turn your summer barbecue into something your tongue will remember for a VERY long time. Spicy habanero marinade pairs those extra-hot chilies (100,000 to 350,000 Scoville heat units) with garlic, sherry vinegar, …
If you want that delicious harissa simmering heat and exotic flavor without the paste form, then a harissa seasoning is where to turn. It’s perfect as a dry rub, but don’t overlook it as a general seasoning for many dishes. Making this spice mix is …
This slow cooker chipotle shredded beef tacos recipe is a nice alternative to the traditional taco meal. We pair it with a cabbage and radish slaw, providing a nice crunch. And the chipotle gives the beef a delicious smoky heat. This is much more of …
Korean chili paste (gochujang) is becoming ever more popular, in spicy recipes, as a flavorful spread, and as a quick base for dips. And there’s a good reason why — it’s packed with flavor, earthy and pungent. Its thickness makes it an excellent hot sauce …
Sure, this isn’t the most authentic mole sauce recipe in town, but it’s definitely one of the simplest. Our easy mole sauce tastes great, too, with earthy flavors like you’d expect: cinnamon, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and more. It’s perfect over chicken and enchiladas, or try …
Old Bay is one of those magic spice mixes – a complex combination of many flavors that comes out on the other side as something singularly delicious. It’s simple enough to pick up Old Bay at any store (and we highly recommend keeping a bulk …
Spiced apple chutney is simply delicious, but how about spiced spicy apple chutney? Now that’s a taste bud explosion of the best kind. In this recipe, traditional chutney savory spices (cinnamon, allspice, and the like) are paired against jalapeño pepper and a healthy dose of …
What’s a spicy food lover’s kitchen without a bottle of Sriracha hot sauce? Its spicy and tangy flavor brings big life to many a dish. But what if you’d love that Sriracha taste but prefer to not add another liquid to a recipe or meal, …
You can’t eat just one. Caramelized candy pecans with cayenne? Count us in as super-fans of this easy-to-make spicy snack. Know you’ll likely be making more than one batch in a cooking session as they will go fast. The cayenne pepper powder (and the small amount …