We love this spicy pumpkin soup not just because it’s fiery, but because it literally uses a big portion of all that’s spicy from the spice rack. You’ve got chipotle, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper powder all in one dish. Oh yeah, it’s tasty. …
Add some spicy zip to hamburgers and hot dogs… Turn a typical barbecue into something with a lot more spice by upgrading those condiments. This basic jalapeño relish puts the “HOT” in hot dog, and it tastes incredible on burgers too. It’s a refreshing mix …
Boost your energy. Loosen up congestion. Looking for a tea that’ll turn your body up a notch? Cayenne pepper tea does just that. It’s very popular as a coffee alternative as the chili pepper helps boost your metabolism. You just feel more energized, all without …
A rich mug of hot chocolate made with melted semisweet chocolate and whole milk, warmed with a pinch of cayenne, cinnamon and vanilla. Ready in about 7 minutes.
A homemade spicy Italian seasoning with marjoram, oregano, basil and thyme, dried onion and garlic, and a kick of crushed red pepper. It takes 5 minutes to mix.
Sure you can pick up a packaged cajun seasoning from the store, but if you have a well-stocked spice rack, you’ve likely got all the ingredients you need already at home.
It’s one of the simpler recipes out there, and all it takes is spices that are likely already in your spice cabinet.
We also love homemade taco seasonings because they are fun to make with the kids. It’s a cool way to make taco night more hands on. The kids will get to see what exactly make that ground beef as tasty as it is. This recipe makes a similar amount to your typical store-bought taco seasoning packet. If you’re concerned about overall spiciness, you can control that by decreasing the black pepper and chili powder in the mix.
Lemonade is mostly sugar and acid, which leaves room for a third thing, and a jalapeño fills it without turning the drink into a dare. The peppers go into the sugar syrup, steep for ten minutes, and come back out, so what you get is …
Chicken, black beans and a pound of pepper jack melted down in the slow cooker into a dip you scoop with tortilla chips. Mild as written, and one minced jalapeño is what makes it spicy.
Chicken and potatoes braised down in a heavy curry gravy with Scotch bonnet in the marinade. Tropical comfort food, and properly hot unless you scale the peppers back.
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