A burger with big ol’ bite! This one’s not for those with moderate spicy food tastes. This habanero burger is over-the-top and smokin‘ hot. It’ll knock your tastebuds to another zip code. There’s so much heat here, and in so many ways, that it’s a must to …
Cocktail sauce already has heat in it. The horseradish sees to that. What Tabasco adds is a second kind of burn on top of the first, which is more interesting than just making the sauce hotter. Six ingredients, one bowl, five minutes of work. Then …
A smoky, nutty sauce of toasted cascabel chiles and charred tomatoes, made for enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos and grilled meats.
A creamy, bright yellow Peruvian-style sauce made with aji amarillo paste, mayo, sour cream and lime. Great with chicken, fries and potatoes.
A tangy tomatillo salsa blended with toasted guajillo chilies, garlic and onion. Mild to medium heat, with a cranberry-like tang and a trailing smoke.
Guacamole made with habanero, plus how hot one or two chilies get, how to handle them safely, ways to change it up, what to serve it with, and how long it keeps.
Big heat and big taste! Ready for the next step in spicy hot wings? Mango habanero wings will entice you with their tropical sweetness, then kick you to the curb with intense habanero heat. If you’re planning a party with spicy food fans, you can glaze …
If you’re like us and love spicy Old Bay seasoning, this grilled Old Bay salmon recipe is sure to be a keeper. The flavors pair perfectly – the rich, meaty salmon is bold enough to compliment the strong Old Bay spice, not be overwhelmed by it as some lighter fishes can be. Try it with some grilled asparagus or a light summer salad – it’s a quick and tasty meal!
A smooth salsa of dried chile de árbol, tomatoes and garlic, plus how hot it gets, ways to change it up, what to serve it with, and how long it keeps.
Cream cheese jalapeño poppers is one of those sizzling party standards that people simply love to eat. Creamy, spicy, and deep-fried, they satisfy so many cravings that it’s hard to have just one…or even two…or even five. It’s one of the reasons that jalapeño peppers are …
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