Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

It’s no secret – sweet potato fries are delicious simply plain. A little dash of salt along with that natural earthy sweetness is plenty good. But like many things sweet – they sure do pair well with fiery spices. Here we pair sweet potato fries …

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Roasted red pepper and eggplant ajvar in a white bowl, with torn pita, seeded crackers and a small bowl of smoked paprika

Ajvar Sauce

There’s quite a delightful mix of flavors in the ajvar sauce. This Serbian recipe is sweet, tangy, spicy, and smoky all wrapped into one. And don’t let the word “sauce” fool you — this is a multi-purpose relish that can serve as well as a dipper or …

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A speckled white plate of golden chilli pakoras with their green stems on, one cut open to show the spiced potato filling, beside a small bowl of green coriander chutney on a butcher-block counter

Chilli Pakora

Chilli pakora: large green chilies stuffed with spiced potato, dipped in a chickpea flour batter and fried until golden. Choose paprika, cayenne or Thai chili powder to set the heat.

Homemade spicy Thai seasoning, ready for a dry rub or a coconut milk marinade.

Spicy Thai Seasoning

A homemade spicy Thai seasoning with lemongrass, lime peel, ginger, garlic, mint and coconut, plus ground Thai chili for heat. Use it as a dry rub or stir it into coconut milk for a marinade.

Garlic Pepper Seasoning

Garlic Pepper Seasoning

Two popular spices, plus…

Tired of always reaching for that salt and pepper to flavor up your food? Garlic pepper seasoning is a robust spice blend that’s surprisingly versatile. It matches two of the most popular spices – garlic powder and ground black pepper – but the seasoning doesn’t stop there. Paprika provides a little sizzle, brown sugar a little sweetness, and ground cumin a delicious earthy undertone. Onion powder, parsley, and salt round things out to top off the flavors.

It’s delicious as a pork or steak seasoning, but don’t stop with meat. Mix it with mashed potatoes (or sprinkle it over french fries), try it mixed with a marinara sauce for pastas, or simply sprinkle some in oil for use as a simple dipping sauce. It’s also a terrific way to spice up popcorn. It may quickly grab that space right next to your salt and pepper on your go-to spice rack. 

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Pineapple Jalapeno Jam

Pineapple Jalapeño Jam

Tropical flare… The mix of tropical fruit tang, sweet, and spicy in this pineapple jalapeño jam is such a perfect combo. Seriously very few things pair as well as tropical fruit and chili peppers, and while pineapple jam may not be a daily driver preserve …

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A jar of cranberry jalapeño jam with cream cheese topped with jam, crackers, fresh cranberries and a jalapeño on cream linen

Cranberry Jalapeño Jam

A tart, sweet cranberry jam with minced jalapeño, cinnamon and cloves, set with liquid pectin. Great on a holiday cheese board or over cream cheese, and easy to can in a water bath.

Spicy Whipped Cream

Spicy Whipped Cream

Whether as a dab of spicy for your slice of pie or as a delicious topper “with kick” for your hot chocolate, spicy whipped cream brings oh-so-tasty sweet heat to all sorts of desserts and drinks. We especially love it atop Mexican brownies — yeah, spice on spice. Or …

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Habanero Ketchup

Habanero Ketchup

Ready to graduate from jalapeño slices? Go with habanero heat! Habanero ketchup is at the upper echelon of spicy condiments; this is not a ketchup for the timid. It’s blazingly hot, but with that sweet tomato tang that pairs with burger oh so well. But don’t stop there, …

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A speckled bowl of penne in a creamy pale orange vodka sauce topped with Parmesan, crushed red pepper and torn basil, on a wooden shelf

Spicy Vodka Sauce

A creamy tomato vodka sauce with onion, garlic, Parmesan and a pinch of crushed red pepper, with the vodka cut to a balanced half cup. Enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of pasta.