Potato wedge platters are one of those quick-to-make sides where the taste way outpaces the effort. And we love this one a ton: this piri piri potato wedge platter pairs African bird’s eye pepper (via piri piri — or peri peri — salt or seasoning), …
Here’s a very simple guacamole recipe that’ll have you out of the kitchen and eating some tasty “chips and guac” in fifteen minutes flat. There are multiple heat sources in this recipe. The jalapeño peppers provide the lion’s share of the spice, but you also …
Our easy jalapeño dip recipe is so simple to make and delivers totally on taste. The jalapeño peppers provide a nice mild to medium heat – just enough oomph to make the dip special, but not enough to scare off those who prefer milder fair. This …
Want a little sweet and spicy heat to start your day? Try spicy apple butter on a crusty piece of bread. It’s a yummy way to wake up. Of course, breakfast isn’t the only use case. Try this spicy apple butter with pork, spread over …
Rogan Josh seasoning isn’t a curry blend on many radars, but it should be. With it, you can make one delicious lamb curry and a whole lot more. It has a lovely red hue and is very aromatic, featuring cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, among a …
If you want the warmth of hot chocolate with a little spicy buzz, you can opt for our traditional spicy cocoa (see the recipe here – it’s simple and plenty delicious) or lean into awesome with this Aztec hot chocolate with smoky chipotle powder. There …
Quick, easy, and moreish, these spicy potato fritters are a hugely popular street food in northern India and Pakistan. Our aloo tikkis are fired up with serrano chilies and served with a date and tamarind chutney that’s deliciously hot, sharp, sweet, sour, and seriously simple …
Sweet and heat are always a great pairing, but few ingredients match quite as well as honey and Sriracha. These two bold flavors are on the opposite side of the flavor spectrum yet they just work. And when meatballs are the base for these two …
This comes fully loaded with Sicilian flavors. In its glossy, smoothly rich sauce, caponata is savory, sharp, sweet, salty, and sour. Serrano peppers light its fire, and a golden focaccia loaf turns it into an elegantly simple lunch or supper. Bewitching. In that lovely word’s …
Once you’ve tasted a jalapeño popper grilled cheese sandwich, it’s hard to return to plain-Jane cheddar on bread. It’s souped-up comfort food in all the right ways. And yet, this recipe is so simple to make. It’s six simple ingredients and pretty much the same …
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