Category Archives: Cooking Tips

Super Bowl 2013 Hot Wings Recipes

Super Bowl 2013 is upon us! Arguably the biggest game of the year, the Super Bowl is not only a great day for sports, but a great day for eating. It is also a day when chili pepper are in high demand. One of the highest demand recipes is…drum roll…hot wings! We’re huge hot wings fans in the Madness household, especially extra hot and spicy, and dripping with sauce. Continue reading

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National Guacamole Day

National Guacamole Day! Three amazing words that will make your mouth water. Of course guacamole is delicious any time of year, but we’re ecstatic at Chili Pepper Madness that we have an entire day dedicated to this wonderful treat. Continue reading

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November is National Pepper Month

Yes! November is National Pepper Month, and we are beyond excited here at Chili Pepper Madness. We are, of course, all about chili peppers and now we’re able to celebrate all month long. Stop on over at any of our … Continue reading

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Jalapeno Poppers Turned into Pizzas – Recipes

I love jalapeno poppers. Did you know this? I love jalapeno poppers so much that I’ve written an entire cookbook dedicated to them and other stuff chili peppers, aptly titled “Jalapeno Poppers and Other Chili Peppers”. While working in the … Continue reading

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Cooking with Trinidad Pimiento Chili Pepper – Two Recipes

I received some mild but flavorful Trinidad Pimiento chili peppers from my good friend and chili pepper grower, Jim Duffy, and decided to cook them into a couple of different recipes. On the Menu – Pineapple-Chili Pepper Marinated Chicken Breasts and Corn on the Cob coated with Feta-Trinidad Pimiento Peppers. Continue reading

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National Lemon Juice Day

Today is National Lemon Juice Day! Say what? You heard that right. Why is Chili Pepper Madness celebrating a holiday that has nothing to do with chili peppers, you might ask? Well, lemon juice has much in common with the wonderful chili pepper, and it is also an amazing flavor to cook with. Continue reading

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Chili Pepper Infused Tequila

Tequila is wonderful for Margaritas and other drinks, but it is even better when infused with chili peppers. Chili pepper heat can be infused into alcoholic beverages easily, and tequila is one of the most popular candidates. Continue reading

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Spice Up Your Summer Potato Salad with Jalapeno Peppers

We’re well into summer and we’re guessing you’ve already been to a dozen outdoor parties, and that you’ve got a lot more planned. What to bring? Sure, you can fall back on the traditional coleslaw recipe, or maybe a pasta salad, something easy to make that works for a group. How about potato salad? It’s easy, right? Pretty cheap to prepare for a large group. It usually goes over well. But everyone brings potato salad! How about this – let’s try something new. Continue reading

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Spice Up Independence Day with Homemade Habanero Hot Sauce

If you’re looking to heat up your 4th of July party meals, go no further than your very own homemade habanero hot sauce. It is simple and quick to make, and will turn any average dish into a morsel of magnificent flavor. One of the great things about a habanero hot sauce is that, if you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle, you can substitute this as a topper in place of other higher calorie sauces. The heat and flavor will satisfy as well as any other sauce. Continue reading

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Spice Up Your Pan Sauces with Habanero Peppers

Pan sauces are a great way to add a ton of flavor to your meal. A pan sauce is a simple thing with complex flavor, as it utilizes the brown bits of meat and seasonings leftover at the bottom of the pan after you’ve sauteed your meal. Those little brown bits are jam packed with flavors and it is sad to see them go to waste. Incorporating a bit of habanero peppers into them will add an additional flavor element and will make the chilihead in you very happy. Continue reading

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