Spicy corn on the cob

Spicy Corn On The Cob

Golden sweet meet spicy…

We can dive into corn on the cob any day of the week, especially fresh oven- or grill-roasted corn. But our love for the golden sweetness of corn takes another important step when those delicious ears are made fiery. There’s so much flavor in this spicy corn on the cob recipe to go along with the fun crunch and texture of the eating experience.

Our spicy corn on the cob relies on cayenne pepper for the heat. Cumin provides a little earthiness – like you’d get in chili powder. In fact, if you’d like a lesser-heat version of this recipe, simply remove the cayenne powder and substitute in a chili seasoning. The cilantro and lime zest provide a Mexican flair – a little tangy freshness. You can go there – or simply enjoy the earthy fire of the core recipe. These are perfection on the grill, but you can oven-roast them any time of the year to enjoy whenever you want.

If this spicy corn on the cob recipe is right up your alley, don’t miss our Mexican corn on the cob recipe as well. Its mix of paprika, chili powder, and cojita cheese is reminiscent of Mexican street food in all the right ways.

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Habanero Infused Tequila

Habanero Infused Tequila

Tequila on the edge…

We don’t know if there’s a correlation between loving tequila and loving spicy food, but if we had to guess, they’ve got to be linked. This habanero infused tequila recipe brings the best of both worlds together, converging into one extra hot bottle of pure bliss. It’s delicious as a spicy shot on its own, or try it as a mixer for a spicy Tequila Sunrise or other tequila-based cocktail.

You can control the overall heat of this habanero tequila by choosing how long to steep the habanero peppers. Less time means less spiciness; more time means an extra-hot experience. And, as always, when working with habanero peppers, use kitchen gloves when handling the chilies. Extra hot peppers and above can cause especially painful chili burn. Be protected and wash your hands immediately after handling as well. 

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Spicy Almonds

Spicy Almonds

Sure roasted almonds alone are excellent to snack on as they are, but why not take ten minutes and turn those almonds into a fiery treat? Spicy almonds are perfect for parties, adding that extra spice twist that’ll make a memorable splash among friends and …

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Homemade Green Chili Powder

Homemade Green Chili Powder

It may surprise some, but green chili powder is real and just as tasty as any of the red chili powders commonly available. But the rub (no pun intended): Green chili powder is a whole heck of a lot harder to find. You can buy …

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Spicy BBQ Shrimp

Spicy BBQ Shrimp

Grilled with a quick spicy rub…

When you’ve got your grill on, time is often of the essence. You’re likely cooking for friends and family, so the less time you have to spend seasoning and grilling, the more time you have to enjoy these special moments. Yet, you want your food to taste stellar – and in our case deliciously spicy – there’s no doubt. Enter the quick and dirty BBQ spice rub, perfect for making a batch of spicy BBQ shrimp in minutes.

The homemade spice rub in this recipe leans heavily on chili powder and cumin to provide an earthy simmer, but underneath it all is a smoky heat brought to life by smoked paprika. The rub takes only minutes to make and the shrimp grill up in mere minutes as well. In fact, what takes the most time is heating up the grill and soaking the skewers prior to use.

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Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto

Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto

Cilantro and jalapeño turn a pesto Mexican, with basil holding it to the form. A no-cook sauce in ten minutes for pasta, tacos, sandwiches and fish, plus how to adjust the garlic, lime and heat.

Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho

Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho

Now this is a soup that satisfies on a hot summer day. This spicy watermelon gazpacho has that refreshing watermelon flavor mixed with the sweetness of pineapple juice and honey, plus an exotic twist of fresh ginger. Then layered on top of it all is a bright jalapeño pepper heat that …

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A bowl of creamy Thai coconut soup with chicken, tomato, red chili and cilantro, with a halved lime, lemongrass and lime leaves on a pantry shelf

Spicy Thai Coconut Soup

A rich Thai coconut soup with chicken, mushrooms and tomatoes, simmered with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves and warmed with red jalapeño. Ready in about 35 minutes.

A speckled white bowl of brick-red smoked chili powder with a wooden spoon, surrounded by whole dried ancho and chipotle chilies and a small dish of cumin seeds on a cream tablecloth by a window.

Smoked Chili Powder

A smoky homemade chili powder made with dried ancho or chipotle peppers, toasted cumin and smoked paprika. Great as a barbecue rub or on steaks.

Homemade Habanero Mustard

Homemade Habanero Mustard

This is one big and bold mustard, that’s for sure. One habanero pepper goes into a coarse, whole-grain mustard made from scratch, and it brings serious heat. Be sure you and your guests are ready for this step up in condiments, and label the jar …

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