Scorching hot… This is one simple, yet super-hot recipe. Ghost pepper oil can bring a layer of sun-like fire to your cooking. Whether you want to use it alone (or as a base) for a simple bread dip or as the fiery marinade for your next delicious …
Tangy sweet raspberries and smoky chipotle peppers are a dynamic duo of big flavor. We love the pairing in this spicy BBQ sauce recipe, and we double down on the sweet, smoke and spice with brown sugar and smoked paprika. It makes a delicious glaze …
A homemade sweet Thai chili sauce with sugar, rice vinegar, garlic and sambal oelek. Sweet, tangy and mildly hot, it’s ready for egg rolls, wings and glazes in about 15 minutes.
A quick, creamy peanut sauce with Sriracha, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and an optional squeeze of lime, stirred together in 5 minutes for satay, noodles, spring rolls or salads.
Traditional spiced gingerbread cookies already feature many delicious festive spices, like cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. All three are here, plus the addition of cayenne pepper powder for a spicy kick. Paired with the ground ginger powder, that’s a delicious amount of heat in these cookies. Be sure to label these cookies as “hot!” when serving to family and friends!
Habanero ranch sauce: creamy ranch with a pureed habanero, garlic and onion stirred in to taste. A cool, fiery dip for wings, fries and crudités that comes together in five minutes.
Crisp cornmeal hushpuppies with sweet corn, onion, fresh jalapeño and a little Old Bay. A spicy side for fried fish and barbecue, or a party appetizer.
No matter your fish taco recipe, bring it to spicy life with this super-simple spicy sauce recipe. The sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice and Sriracha meld together for a delicious creamy and tangy heat. Looking for a tasty fish taco recipe to try this sauce on? Check out this one that uses a cayenne and chili powder rub to amp up the tilapia. Together they provide a lot of kick!
Smooth and spiced just right… Mixing jalapeño heat with the smoothness of honey makes one delicious marinade or dipping sauce. Try it with chicken tenders or roasted chicken. Control the spiciness by leaving the jalapeño seeds in (spicier) or remove them for less heat.
Whether a simple spring salad, a grilled chicken salad, or a mango salsa salad, chipotle lime vinaigrette just works. Part tangy, party spicy, and a touch of sweet, this vinaigrette works perfectly with chicken, shrimp, or tropical fruits. If it’s too spicy, halve the amount of chipotle pepper used and increase the adobo sauce by an additional tablespoon.
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