Hot & Spicy

Summer means grilling, and there's nothing quite like the smell of Jerk Chicken cooking on the grill! Whether you use our Jerk Seasoning in a marinade or just sprinkled (liberally!) on the chicken, the aroma as it grills will have your stomach growling and your mouth watering

Many of us grew up having grandmothers who were wonderful cooks, so we were happy to find this cookbook full of grandmotherly love. In Her Kitchen: Stories and Recipes from Grandmas Around the World, is a memorable compendium of portraits featuring grandmothers around the world alongside their signature family recipes. This chicken vindaloo recipe comes to the book, and to us, courtesy of Grace Estibero, 82, who grew up in the South Indian state of…

Get ready for a flavor explosion with the Smokin' Hot Marinated Sheet Pan Chicken! This ain't your ordinary recipe – it's all about boldness. The marinade's your sauce, and it packs a kick with Black Pepper, Garlic, Coriander, Orange, Chipotle, Habanero, Smoked Paprika, and Marjoram. Add some orange juice in the mix, and the result is both sweet and sizzling. Toss that bird on a sheet pan with Brussels sprouts (the only chopping you'll do)…

Get your taste buds ready for a wild ride with Sassy Steak Pepper Jack Burgers! Short ingredient list? Damn right. Sassy Steak Spice brings the heat with Chipotle Flakes, Alderwood Smoked Salt, and a sprinkle of rebellion—Urfa Biber and Vietnamese Cinnamon. This recipe is designed for indoor skillet cooking, but you can easily adapt it to an outdoor grill if you prefer that cooking method. I specifically like thin patties for making burgers at home…

Tacos can be a quick and easy dinner, and yours will reach new heights with Cajun Black seasoned shrimp as the star. Drawing inspiration from the rich flavors of the bayou's peasant cuisine, this extraordinary mix features bay, mustard, thyme, cayenne, paprika, celery seed, and onion. Make your own zesty Pico de Gallo, tangy pickled red onion, or simplify by grabbing store bought garnishes. This seafood dish is perfect for a vibrant taco bar experience…

Filling, yet inexpensive to make, this comforting dish with fiery South African flavors makes the most delicious leftovers. Plus, it's Vegan! In this one-pot meal, the veggies are hearty and absorb all of the spices. Turmeric, Coriander, Paprika, Cumin, Cardamom, Cayenne, and Black Pepper come together to make a dish that's both light and savory. Why the Cascade Mushroom Mix? The blend of porcini and vegan Worcestershire give the veggies the extra flavor they needed…

This recipe has been a long time coming. Hardly anyone who comes in to the shop -- spice masters and novices alike -- can pass over the North African section without some long, lingering sniffs. The spices from that region are so exotic, in their perfect union of sweet-spicy-aromatic. "How do you use the Harissa?" is one of the most common questions following the exclamations of delight. And though my fellow merchants and I have…

A word of advice from a novice gardener: Carrots are much bigger than carrot seeds. Somehow, fifty-odd square feet of garden space doesn't seem like that much when it's being planted, but it can produce a surprising haul, most especially in the carrot department. Praise be that carrots are delicious, so their being excessively plentiful is a problem I'm thankful to have! This soup is hearty and delicious, made velvety by the soft puree of…

Our deviled eggs are already creamy and rich, thanks to the smooth blend of Kewpie mayo and white miso paste. But it's the addition of our Pink Chili Crisp that takes them to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Whipping up a snack on the fly doesn't have to be stressful. Our new Buffalo Spice makes for an easy dip for crudités, and you can control the kick from the Buffalo Spice, making it as hot or mild as you like, and surround the dip with cool, crisp vegetables for the perfect bite. Using smaller carrots with tops on and grape tomatoes will save some time, and the colorful platter will be on the…

Transform roasted rainbow carrots with the flavor of Pink Chili Crisp! As these colorful carrots roast, they soak up the spicy, garlicky essence of the Pink Chili Crisp, creating contrast with their natural sweetness. Drizzled with honey and topped with roasted peanuts, this dish bursts with bold and harmonious flavors. (For a wee bit of subtle smokiness, try our Upper Left Madrona Smoked Honey in this dish!) Served with a squeeze of fresh lime juice…

This Chile Honey Cake is a mouth watering example of the time-tested flavor combination of chile and chocolate. By infusing habanero chile flakes into honey, we were able to mellow the heat and reveal its subtle fruity flavor for an irresistible cake. Want delicious chile flavor, but with less spicy heat? Try using Urfa Biber instead - it pairs beautifully with chocolate. The fudgy and fiery creaminess of the ganache frosting, the moist chocolate cake…

Now that the 4th of July has passed, summer has truly begun in Seattle. The sun is shining, the BBQ is fired-up, and a wild game of badminton is underway. The players and onlookers are thirsty, and I've got just the thing. This refreshing lemonade is perfect for hot summer afternoons like these. The soothing taste of fragrant basil and the zesty flavor of ruby-red Aleppo Pepper create a delicious, thirst quenching treat. The simple…

This bold cocktail dances in the grey area between sweet and savory. Starting from tequila as the base, we spiced this drink up with chipotle to complement the spirit's slightly earthy sweetness. Next, we added lime and grapefruit as an acidic counterpoint to the smoky heat. As a last touch, we finished the drink in style with a salty rim made of chipotle flake and alderwood smoked salt. Perfect for a slow sip at dusk…