Chipotle Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies with cocoa in the dough and chipotle powder for a soft, smoky heat, plus how hot they are, how to adjust them, what to serve them with and how to store them.
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Smoky Mole Bitters
Ancho, cocoa nibs, cinnamon and clove infused into vodka, with wormwood and gentian root pulling the finish dry. A few dashes bring mole’s smoky, chocolaty side to an Old Fashioned, a Manhattan, or anything built on tequila.
Cherry Habanero BBQ Sauce
Dark, sweet cherry is one of the few flavors that can stand up to a habanero without getting flattened, and this sauce puts them together on purpose. Cider vinegar keeps it tangy, chipotle powder adds a curl of smoke, and the habanero brings the fire. …
Jalapeño Mango Salsa
If you’re looking for a salsa that pairs perfectly with fish tacos, look no further than this jalapeño mango salsa recipe. It’s simple to make, yet full of tropical sweet and spicy bite. It’s perfect as a topper or side for your fish taco favorites, …
Peach Habanero Sauce
A roasted peach and habanero hot sauce, not a barbecue sauce. Everything goes on one sheet pan first, and a cup and a half of cider vinegar is what keeps it firmly on the hot sauce side.
Scotch Bonnet Salsa
A scotch bonnet salsa built on tomato, scallion, garlic and lime rather than tropical fruit, so the pepper’s own sweetness is the only sweetness in the bowl. Half a deseeded bonnet across eight servings, ten minutes, no cooking.
Homemade Texas Caviar
Nine ingredients chopped and stirred together, no cooking at all. Black beans, corn, tomato and a seeded jalapeño, then two or three hours in the fridge before it goes on the table.
Piri Piri Hellfire Brandy
Fifteen whole piri piri chilies steeped in ten ounces of brandy, and nothing else goes in. Five minutes of work, then three days on a dark shelf before you pour the first drop over BBQ chicken.
Lemon and Jalapeño Pasta
As you might expect, there’s a decent amount of zing in this lemon and jalapeño pasta. With its fresh, citrusy flavor and grassy and bright jalapeño kick, it’s the sort of pasta that just wakes up the tastebuds. Plus, it’s easy to make. It only …
Molten Habanero Cornbread
Thanks to our community member Uhclem for sharing this extra fiery habanero cornbread recipe. It’s a perfect recipe to pair with spicy barbecue or chili con carne. We bet it’s also delicious as a fiery breakfast side with eggs or grits. Forget that extra cup …
