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 …
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 …
We are suckers for Bisquick biscuits. They are so easy to make, no matter what the recipe, and so homey good. But, of course, any food – no matter how delicious it already is – is just made better with a dash (or three) of Old …
Extra-spiced cowboy candy (a.k.a. candied jalapeños), blends the fiery heat of jalapeños with the sweet allure of sugar, honey, and all sorts of flavorful spices. This is a fun-to-eat treat that works just as well as a snack as it does as a side to …
Talk about feel-good food. Bacon jalapeño mac and cheese delivers a mammoth amount of happiness to your mouth: creamy, meaty, and spicy. Fresh jalapeño peppers provide a nice bright bite that always pairs well with bacon. Don’t use canned jalapeños here, the fresh jalapeño brightness …
Spring rolls are a tasty treat in any season. Here, half of our delicious duo stars pork, the other half showcases fresh vegetables. And with a pair of fiery sauces, they’re as fab for a memorable lunch or supper as they are as an appetizer …
A corn casserole is one of those dishes that works well as either a filling meal or as tasty side. And for us, of course, it’s even better when it’s spiced up! It adds an edge to this feel-good food. This is one very versatile …
These chili and rosemary bread balls are a delicious alternative to bread rolls, and perfect as a side for pasta, soups, and red meats. The heat comes from serrano pepper in this recipe (medium-heat, 10,000 to 23,000 Scoville heat units), but you could opt to …
There’s nothing more warming than pumpkin in fall, that is until you add some chipotle of course! Spicy chipotle baked pumpkin offers a healthy side of smoky spice to go alongside your favorite meat dish. If you prefer a little less heat, you can hold back …
This chili and zucchini bake is a perfect summer side dish for all sorts of barbecue. Plus, it’s a great way to use up all those extra tomatoes and zucchini from the garden. The recipe calls for both chili powder (100% pepper, not the blend) …