A variety of peppers, zucchini, and onions are rubbed with a mix of chipotle and ancho chili powders then roasted and tossed with vinegar and Cotija cheese. More

Roasted hot and sweet red peppers are combined with caramelized onions, rosemary, cinnamon, sugar, and balsamic vinegar to create a complex and robust condiment that starts of sweet, but leaves you with a wallop of heat. More

The Indian anda bhurji is a riotous mix of colours, spice and flavours that's laden with butter and character. It's served with a dollop of butter and local loaf bread that's lightly toasted in the heat of the pan that the eggs were cooked in. More

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If you've ordered takeout from a Chinese restaurant in your life, you've probably either seen or tasted Kung Pao chicken. And I'll admit that it's a dish I've loved and still enjoy. But the Westernized version is missing the key ingredient that is the star of the authentic Sichuan version, known more commonly as Gong Bao chicken: Sichuan peppercorns. It's their unique, mouth-numbing effect that gives the dish its spicy, warming quality. More

Since I'm a sucker for the orange and chocolate combo and the pleasing mild heat of ancho chiles, this was like hot fudge on crack for me. More

These sweet, very hot candied jalapeños work equally well as a cocktail garnish, sandwich condiment, cupcake topper, or guacamole ingredient. The cayenne adds even more spice. Feel free to omit it if you prefer.... More

The michelada is probably my favorite summertime drink, an incredibly refreshing beer cocktail made of a Mexican pilsner-style beer with tomato juice, hot sauce, lime juice and salt. Why not, we wondered, serve it up in frozen form? Sure, it's not as sweet as most ice creams, but what could be better for a summer afternoon than frozen beer? This ice cream is actually quite savory. There's as much salt in the recipe as sugar. More

This snack has all the traditional elements of Cracker Jacks—peanuts, popcorn, and caramel—but the flavors are kicked up a notch. Each little peanut nugget is an addictive combination of spicy, sweet, and salty flavors. It will keep for up to... More

Though mostly a steak purist—that's salt, pepper, and beef only—I've been know to dabble in toppers here and there (with the exception of steak sauce). Horseradish cream sauce is a rather new one for me, but while prepping a roast beef, it was that came to mind, plus it was a great use of my leftover homemade horseradish from last week. More