There are few salsas as versatile as a black bean and corn salsa. Sure, it makes a terrific chip dip and a burrito or quesadilla is made all the better with it. But it’s also hearty enough to be used as a side dish for …
African chermoula is a distant cousin of chimichurri with a ton of herbs and a bold, zesty flavor. It’s perfect for any spice lover. And it’s so easy to adjust the spiciness by adding more (or less) or the red pepper flakes. The herbs and …
The pairing of sweet and heat comes to absolute life in cowboy candy, a.k.a. candied jalapeños. It’s the two flavors in their simplest form, with a little tang to boot. Cowboy candy is a go-to when you have those extra jalapeño peppers sitting around at …
Who doesn’t love a good pickle? That tang. Yum. That crispness. So good. But we love them even more when they are prepared with some of our favorite spicy seasonings. Old Bay pickles are like Chesapeake heaven. Spiced and spicy. The heat in Old Bay pickles …
Bourbon is such a good BBQ sauce ingredient. The rich sweetness of this dark spirit plays very well with the fiery smokiness of chipotle peppers. Plus that adobo sauce those chipotle peppers were packed in adds a nice earthy touch to the sauce to boot. …
If you’re thinking curry for dinner, Bombay potatoes should be right in tow. Chock full of exotic Indian flavors and fiery spices, they are a perfect pairing for bold curries and other hearty Indian dishes. The heat comes from many sources here: cayenne pepper, chili …
There are many recipes for kimchi—the spicy Korean vegetable side dish. But one thing that’s common through them all: the need for a spicy chili pepper paste. This simple homemade kimchi paste is a terrific catch-all across kimchi recipes, but it can do more than that. Use …
You know sriracha. That spicy rooster-red hot sauce with a garlicky twist. But did you know sriracha can be green, too? Yes, it’s a spicy green chili garlic sauce with a hint of sugary-sweetness and tang to bring your taste buds to life. Green sriracha …
If you’re a fan of smoky spiciness, chipotle carrot soup is all sorts of delicious. There’s that earthy sweetness of carrot paired with the smoky earthiness of chipotle pepper in adobo sauce that’s so distinct. We toss in a little chili powder to enhance that …
Aromatic, full of flavor, and simply appetizing on the plate, chunky mango chutney is a tasty condiment or side for everything from curries to BBQ. Originating from India, chutney is a versatile and flavorful sauce that beautifully combines fruits or vegetables, vinegar, sugar, and spices. …