Category Archives: Chili Pepper News
Oso Pepper Company Enters the Market
A new hot sauce maker has entered the market, and I’m happy to help spread the word. Vincent Verret of Oso Pepper Company, LLC, sent along some of his sauces and they are quite delicious. I have personally tried the “Cry Out Chili Sauce”, which is a spicy and flavorful blend of habanero, serrano, jalapeno, chili de arbol, cherry pepper, and tamari; “Cry Out Surf Sauce”, a spicy and sweet hot sauce made with mango, pineapple and habanero peppers; and the “Cry Out Italian Pesto”, which has a mild spice level but pleasant herb flavor. Continue reading
Posted in Chili Pepper News, Hot Sauce
Tagged chili pepper madness, chili peppers, Chilipeppermadness.com, hot sauce, OSO Pepper Company
Chili Pepper Stuffed with Meatless Ground and Quinoa
I spoke recently with Chef Jackie Salas of Miami about cooking with chili peppers and she graciously offered one of her favorites. I thought I would share. Continue reading
Chili Pepper Sauces for National Sauce Month
March is “National Sauce Month” and that is newsworthy at Chili Pepper Madness. We’re sure you’ve heard such phrases as “The Sauce is the Boss” and “The Secret is in the Sauce”. A great sauce can turn a simple, average meal into a stunning palate pleaser, something you are unlikely to forget. Chili peppers are ideal for numerous types of sauces. They play nice with other ingredients, bring both astonishing flavor and heat range, and stand alone perfectly well on their own. Continue reading
Chicago WingFest 2013 – An Indulgence of Chicken Wings
Behold, Chicago WingFest 2013. If you’re a fan of chicken wings, this is the place to be. Held this year in the Bailey Auditorium on Washington Blvd in Chicago, Illinois, the event featured 20 local restaurants serving up their own renditions of chicken wings to the masses. And I must emphasize “masses”. This was my first year attending, and the fest was a bit of a madhouse. Why wouldn’t it be? We’re talking chicken wings, people. Continue reading
Paul McIlhenny, CEO of Company Behind Tabasco, Dies
Paul C.P. McIlhenny, chief executive and chairman of the board of the McIlhenny Co. that makes the trademarked line of Tabasco hot pepper sauces sold the world over, has died. He was 68. Continue reading
Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day Meal with Lobster Carbonara
Happy Valentine’s Day! Jalapeno Miss made a special request for tonight’s meal, but she was slightly vague. Her request – Carbonara! I take that as a special challenge to make it fun and interesting. So, here’s the plan – Spicy Lobster Carbonara with Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad. She’s in charge of the drinks. It’s fun to make meals at home instead of going out, especially on days meant for romance. The recipes will be variations of some that I’ve made in the past, so I’m happy to share. Give them a try! Continue reading
Posted in Chili Pepper News, Lobster, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood
Tagged Brussels sprouts, carbonara, Fresno pepper, jalapeno pepper, lobster recipe, Valentine's Day recipe
Top Chili Pepper Recipes in 2012
We went through our visitor stats and collected the most popular chili pepper recipes according to page visits for 2012. The results are interesting! Check out what everyone is looking for in terms of chili pepper recipes. Continue reading
Posted in Chili Pepper News, Chili Peppers, Recipes
Tagged chili pepper madness, chili pepper recipes, chili peppers, Chilipeppermadness.com, habanero peppers, habaneromadness.com, jalapeno madness, jalapeno pepper recipes, jalapeno peppers, jalapeno poppers recipes, jalapenomadness.com, Michael Hultquist
A Table to Farm Experience – with Chili Peppers
The salty beach town of Anna Maria Island, Florida, might not immediately come to mind when the conversation turns to chili peppers, but you can find anything if you put your mind to it. Being a chili pepper fanatic, I ferreted them out during a visit to this gorgeous place. I enjoy cooking with chili peppers, which is obvious to anyone who has purchased my books or visited my web sites. Of course I had found some in grocery stores, and quite happily spicy and fresh varieties from the local farmers market, where I picked up some outstanding habaneros and red jalapenos. I cook chili peppers into everything, but why should I be the only one? Continue reading
New York City Hot Sauce Expo – April 20-21, 2013
Just when you think NYC couldn’t get any better. Now the city just got hotter with the first New York City Hot Sauce Expo. This will be a celebration of the city’s culturally diverse love of all things spicy and hot. The festivities start the weekend of April 20th and 21st from 10 AM to 6 PM EST at one of Brooklyn’s most renowned areas overlooking the Island of Manhattan. East River State Park Factory on Kent 110 Kent Ave Brooklyn, NY 11211 www.NYCHotSauceExpo.com The NYC Hot Sauce Expo welcomes the biggest and best hot sauce companies in North America. These artisan companies are the top of the chile pepper industry. Continue reading
