Spicy Guacamole

Spicy Guacamole

Guacamole is tasty as-is, but for us spicy food lovers, anything tastes better with a little more heat. So why not spice up that guacamole with a little serrano pepper? That’s what powers this simple spicy guacamole. If serrano chilies (10,000 to 23,000 Scoville heat …

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Piri Piri Potato Wedge Platter

Piri Piri Potato Wedge Platter

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), …

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Aloo Tikki With Date And Tamarind Chutney

Aloo Tikki with Date and Tamarind Chutney

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 …

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Jalapeno mac and cheese

Jalapeño Mac And Cheese

Who can resist mac and cheese? We sure can’t, especially when it’s transformed into something a whole heck of a lot spicier. For instance, this spicy jalapeño mac and cheese recipe featuring plenty of pepper jack cheese and chilies. It’s mouth-watering just reading it. Jalapeño …

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spicy apple chutney

Spicy Apple Chutney

Spiced apple chutney is simply delicious, but how about spiced spicy apple chutney? Now that’s a taste bud explosion of the best kind. In this recipe, traditional chutney savory spices (cinnamon, allspice, and the like) are paired against jalapeño pepper and a healthy dose of …

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Jalapeno stuffing

Jalapeño Stuffing

Planning a special dinner and want stuffing with something different to it? Jalapeño stuffing turns the traditional side into something a little edgier. You still get that “warm and fuzzy” homey stuffing feel, but with an added kick. The recipe calls for (of course) jalapeño peppers, which provide a very eatable …

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Spicy Brussels Sprouts

Spicy Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels sprouts – one of our favorite sides- are made even better (in our book) with the addition of a little heat. That crunch and texture are brought to even more life with a little minced fresh chili (red jalapeño or serrano are terrific) …

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Spicy Mango Avocado Salad

Spicy Mango Avocado Salad

Here’s a light summer salad with a zesty kick! As is, this spicy mango avocado salad makes a great appetizer or side. Or top it with grilled chicken or shrimp to turn it into a full meal. It’s a quick and easy dish that is …

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Ranch style beans

Ranch-Style Beans

Sure, you need some planning, but homemade ranch-style beans are a world better than what you’ll pick up in a can. Most of the recipe is slow cooker time, and the prep is mainly rehydrating your pinto beans and ancho peppers, so the effort needed …

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Sriracha Mac and Cheese

Sriracha Mac And Cheese

Rooster sauce and cheese? Yes please. The spicy garlic flavor of Sriracha Sauce pairs nicely with cheesy mac and cheese. This recipe double dips on Sriracha: The Rooster Sauce is in the cheese mixture and the sauce (or Sriracha powder) is sprinkled atop the mac …

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