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Chipotle-Tomato Sauce Recipe

If you are a fan of the smoky chipotle pepper, this chipotle infused tomato sauce will add a new dimension to your meal. We thickened it up a bit with a roux, added pureed cooked vegetables, and let it simmer to allow the flavors to develop. It took on a stew-like quality, nice and thick. Continue reading

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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

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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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Chili Pepper Pastes

Cooking with chili peppers is highly rewarding. There are so many different ways to incorporate the heat and flavor into your meals. I personally eat them every day. You don’t actually need to chomp on a whole pepper to get … 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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Romesco Sauce with Jamaican Red Mushroom Chili Peppers

During our Mediterranean trip, we visited Barcelona, Spain. It is such a gorgeous city filled with impressive culture, architecture, and especially food. One particular flavor we encountered has become a new favorite – Romesco Sauce. Romesco sauce is a multi-purpose sauce used on any number of dishes. It is a bit like a traditional pesto, but made with toasted almonds, chili peppers, tomato, red wine vinegar, olive oil, crusty bread and other seasonings. Continue reading

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Chili Recipes for National Chili Month

October is National Chili Month. Just as the weather is turning colder, our bellies begin to ache for the spicy warmth that is chili. One of the most wonderful things about chili is the variety. There are literally endless ways to make chili, and every recipe is unique. I personally make chili a number of different ways, often eschewing a recipe and just tossing in what suits my palate at the moment. Continue reading

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Bhut Jolokia Stuffed Whiskey Burgers

We have a new video recipe online for your chili pepper enjoyment. It’s a good one – Turkey Burgers prepared with whiskey and stuffed with goat cheese and yellow bhut jolokia chili peppers. Yes, it is quite spicy and sure … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Our Chili Pepper Cookbooks Make Great Holiday Gifts

Got a chili pepper love in the family? Have a close friend who can’t get enough fiery foods? Now that the holidays are upon us, why not give the gift of chili pepper cookbooks? At Chili Pepper Madness, we have several chili pepper themed cookbooks available in print that are absolutely perfect gifts for any chili pepper lover. Here are 5 great reasons our books make great holiday gifts! Continue reading

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