Thai pumpkin soup

Thai Pumpkin Soup

A six-ingredient Thai pumpkin soup that is ready in about thirteen minutes. Red curry paste and coconut milk do the work; the canned pumpkin is there for body, which is why this lands nowhere near pumpkin pie.

jalapeno popper chicken soup

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

Jalapeño popper chicken soup is the type of feel-good that just makes you smile. It’s creamy and hearty with just enough kick from those fresh jalapeño peppers. It’s a perfect game day lunch too – all the things you love about jalapeño poppers in a …

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Korean Meatballs

Spicy Korean Meatballs

Korean meatballs are full of exotic flavors – ginger and sesame oil provide a delicious Asian flair. But the true star of these meatballs is gochujang. This miso-based Korean chili paste provides both an earthy and pungent fire to the flavor. They are hot, but …

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Fiery Fra Diavolo Sauce

Fiery Fra Diavolo Sauce

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 …

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spicy chimichurri sauce

Spicy Chimichurri Sauce

When you think chimichurri, steaks are likely the first thing that come to mind. But this Argentinian sauce that’s chock full of herbs and spices (as well as flavor) can do much more than that. Spicy chimichurri sauce is more an all purpose sauce than …

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Mexican meatball soup

Mexican Meatball Soup

Mexican meatball soup has that hearty and rustic deliciousness that just puts a smile on near anyone’s face. Chock full of meat and vegetables, it’s a meal unto itself – especially when served with tortilla chips or bread (or atop white rice.) And the spiciness follows …

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basic habanero hot sauce

Basic Habanero Hot Sauce

A fridge hot sauce built on five habaneros, with sauteed carrot and onion under the heat and lime and vinegar cutting across it. Thirty minutes, and it is not a canning recipe.

Basic Jalapeno Hot Sauce

Basic Jalapeño Hot Sauce

Here’s an excellent easy jalapeño hot sauce recipe that is a good beginning sauce for some culinary experimentation. It’s not overly hot (jalapeños are a milder medium-heat chili), so it’s a good one to make to spice up a summer family party or a Cinco …

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Spicy fried pickles

Spicy Fried Pickles

Whether as an appetizer or side, spicy fried pickles sure hit the Southern-fried spot. It’s a mix of tang, crunch, and cayenne that’ll tickle your taste buds. Pair these pickles with our spicy Sriracha ranch dressing as a dipping sauce, and you’ve got a perfect party …

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Honey Chipotle Wings

Honey Chipotle Wings

What’s not to love about sweet smoky heat? The mix of sweet honey and smoky chipotle peppers makes these chicken wings a real favorite for game day and gatherings of all types. Honey chipotle wings are also very easy to make, so you’ll find yourself …

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