Ghost Pepper Oil

Ghost Pepper Oil

Scorching hot… This is one simple, yet super-hot recipe. Ghost pepper oil can bring a layer of sun-like fire to your cooking. Whether you want to use it alone (or as a base) for a simple bread dip or as the fiery marinade for your next delicious …

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Overhead view of homemade aji panca paste in a speckled cream bowl on a butcher-block counter. A spoon holding a dollop of the thick brick-red paste rests across the bowl, and a swipe of paste is spread on a gray plate beside it, next to a garlic clove.

Aji Panca Paste

A mild Peruvian chili paste made from aji panca, sweet and berry-like with a smoky undertone. Great in marinades, stews, eggs and tacos.

Raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce in a speckled white bowl next to glazed grilled chicken drumsticks and fresh raspberries on a butcher-block counter

Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Tangy sweet raspberries and smoky chipotle peppers are a dynamic duo of big flavor. We love the pairing in this spicy BBQ sauce recipe, and we double down on the sweet, smoke and spice with brown sugar and smoked paprika. It makes a delicious glaze …

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Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

Sweet, sour, and spicy…an amazing dipping sauce and more.

What’s an egg roll without a delicious sweet chili sauce next to it? But that’s only the beginning of how this Thai chili sauce can be used. Paired with pungent cheeses and hard meats, it’s a tasty way to enhance the flavor of a simple appetizer spread. Try it, too, as a marinade or glaze; it’s especially good with chicken and pork. Or use it as a delicious sandwich spread to bump up the flavor of your favorite turkey or chicken breast sandwich. 

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Jamaican Jerk Wings

Jamaican Jerk Wings

So many flavors: Spicy, earthy, and aromatic… Jamaican jerk seasoning is one of the more unique spice rack mixes – equal parts spicy, earthy, and aromatic with an undeniable warmth brought on by the cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in the mix. This Jamaican jerk wings recipe pairs …

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Sriracha Peanut Sauce

Sriracha Peanut Sauce

Toasty peanut flavor with kick…

The next time you’re grilling chicken satay, think spicy with your peanut sauce. Sriracha’s sweet and garlicky heat provides a little oomph to the toasty peanut flavor. Or thin this spicy peanut sauce to create a tasty Asian salad dressing. Add a little lime (optional) to provide a tropical fruity tang. It works very well with the smooth nutty flavor and Sriracha’s spiciness. 

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Cajun meatballs

Cajun Meatballs

Meatballs with Southern spice flair… This Cajun meatballs recipe may seem simple, but there’s a heck of a lot of flavor here. Cajun seasoning contains lots of delicious Southern spices like paprika, cayenne pepper powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. We top …

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Homemade Jalapeno Vodka

Homemade Jalapeño Vodka

Perfect for spicy Bloody Marys and martinis…

Sure you could reach for that Absolut Peppar, and take the easy route to a spicy vodka. But where would the fun be in that? It’s so simple to turn that bottle of plain vodka into something hot, hot, hot. All you need is a few jalapeño peppers and time.

With the seeds removed, jalapeños provide a light amount of spice to your vodka. it’ll turn your everyday martinis and Bloody Marys into cocktails with extra oomph, but they won’t be so hot as to turn off the less-spicy inclined among your friends and family. 

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Extra Spicy Gingerbread Cookies

Spicy Gingerbread Cookies

So many spices, plus an extra kick!

Traditional spiced gingerbread cookies already feature many delicious festive spices, like cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. All three are here, plus the addition of cayenne pepper powder for a spicy kick. Paired with the ground ginger powder, that’s a delicious amount of heat in these cookies. Be sure to label these cookies as “hot!” when serving to family and friends!

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Cajun Bloody Mary

Cajun Bloody Mary

A cocktail chock full of spice…

Everywhere you turn in this Cajun Bloody Mary recipe, you have delicious, delicious spice. It all starts with the Cajun seasoning, with its mix of spices, including cayenne. Top that with more cayenne powder, the famous Tabasco hot sauce, black pepper, and, of course, horseradish, and you have a tasty cocktail that punches hard.

It’s perfect for a Southern-style brunch. Serve it with Cajun shrimp and grits – we love the pairing. Want to make your own Cajun seasoning? Check out our recipe here.

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