Blueberries and jalapeño peppers — a surprising pair that’ll definitely bring a smile to your face! When you pair the crisp berry taste with that bright medium heat of jalapeño, you’ve got a very special salsa for sultry summer months. Spicy blueberry salsa is a …
Mushrooms with chipotle peppers are a perfect “meaty” vegetarian side, but they can also be a light meal all on their own. It’s a perfect topping for thick toasted bread smothered with butter. Or, for something more decadent (and beefier), try these tasty mushrooms on …
Sambal salamat is a salsa-style condiment that is very common in Indonesia. It may be added to anything from rice and noodles to eggs, meat, or soups. Often used to add some extra spice to a dish, you should use it sparingly (unless you love the …
Chipotle chocolate sugar cookies are small, sweet, and crunchy with just a gentle hum of smoky chipotle spice. These delicious little cookies will leave you begging for more. And the best part – they’re very easy to make. Apart from some butter, they only require common …
Spiced poached pears may sound like the perfect winter treat (and they are!), but they can be enjoyed at any time of the year. They work well served cold in the summer and warm in winter. And they smell so delicious. They leave that spiced …
While our other spicy maple syrup recipe (see it here) focuses on pure heat with the neutral-tasting cayenne pepper, this one is about adding something more to the sweetness. Here it’s all about the smokiness behind chipotle peppers. That earthy smoky undertone pairs so perfectly with …
Chili chickpea cabbage soup is very healthy and extremely simple. It’s the kind of meal that’ll warm you right up from head to toe. This soup is often eaten in Mediterranean countries as a way to use up any extra garden vegetables, but of course we …
Fra diavolo sauce, with its tomato tang, spicy bite, and fresh basil twist is killer with pasta. It’s a perfect base for many popular fra diavolo pasta meals (like chicken, seafood, or shrimp fra diavolo). But don’t pigeonhole this spicy sauce to only pasta. It’s …
Habanero lemonade plays with fire in all the right ways. This is one seriously bold drink that’s full of contrasts: tangy and sweet, fiery and thirst quenching. And (for the adults over 21 in the room), it’s a delicious pairing with vodka or bourbon for …
Healthy and delicious! Tropical fruits and chili peppers are a perfect natural pairing. For instance, mango and chili powder makes a super-tasty (and super-healthy) snack or dessert. Best of all, the mango is one of the more versatile fruits in terms of edibility throughout their ripening …