Our pepper lovers and chili heads are going to love this one.  There have been many requests for a spicy hot Ghost Pepper Salsa recipe that you can make easily at home. At Insane Chicken we carry a large range of hot sauces made with the Bhut Jolokia Pepper that you can use in a salsa if you do not have access to the pepper itself.

For those of you that dare to eat a salsa made with the Hottest pepper in the world, let’s give it a try!  * This salsa packs a LOT of heat so if you don’t … Continue Reading

When hosting game day at your place or if you are going to someone else’s home for dinner or a fun time, finding a different and delicious appetizer to bring can be a challenge sometimes.  You want something that whips up pretty quickly without a big mess to clean up.

Here is a breaded Jalapeno Pepper Poppers recipe is a pretty easy to make and makes for a great appetizer. Great for Superbowl parties or Playoff time.

Breaded Jalapeno Pepper Poppers Recipe

8 oz. block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
8 oz. bag of cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup low-fat or reduced-fat mayonnaise
12 Jalapeno peppers
2 … Continue Reading

If you are into home gardening you are going to want to keep your backyard garden clean and clear from all harmful pests that can destroy your home garden in just a matter of days. Here is a homemade recipe for Garlic Pepper Pest Control Spray.  This is great way to protect your garden and plants and not have to use harmful chemicals either.

Garlic Pepper Pest Control Spray Recipe

2 garlic bulbs, chopped
6 large red chili peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (not olive oil)
2 tablespoons liquid dishwashing soap
7 cups of tap water

Place the chopped garlic bulbs, chopped chili peppers and … Continue Reading

For some pepper lovers the hotter the sauce the better.  The West Indies has been known to have very hot peppers and the pepper sauce there is used like a condiment much like we use Tobasco.  For the natives of the Caribbean Islands, being without the pepper sauce is a crime.

I know many of our readers enjoy hot, spicy pepper sauces so I found an easy recipe that you would enjoy with your Caribbean style foods.

West Indian Pepper Sauce Recipe

(makes about 4 cups pepper sauce)
Ingredients:
•    2lbs wiri wiri pepper or scotch bonnet peppers (stems removed)
•    1 green mango or … Continue Reading

Salads and lettuce can be a bland, tasteless vegetable without the addition of some flavoring and spice to your dish.  Some lettuces do have a bit of a bite to them like Arugula, but for the most part, it is up to the creator of the salad to bring in the flavor.  For those that love some heat, here is a great recipe to kick up your next salad.

Habanero Pepper Salad Dressing Recipe

You do need gloves on when handling the habanero pepper and refrain from touching your eyes or face.

To make the Habanero Pepper Salad Dressing, you will need 2 … Continue Reading

Pepper steak is an easy dish to make so it has become a favorite of many cooks.  There are so many different variations that you can create with simple ingredients like peppers and steak.  The American Version is a nice saucey dish usually served over rice. There are also Asian versions and many people use the Kikkoman hoisin sauce for pepper steak in the preparation of the dish.

The Chinese version works up quickly and it is delicious.  All you need is the Kikkoman Hoisin sauce, a pound of sirloins steak or round steak, cut into thin strips, 2 bell peppers … Continue Reading

The holidays are almost here, amazing as that sounds! That means lots of friends and family to entertain and have some fun with. But it also means, what do I serve or what can I bring with me that is easy to prepare and delicious too?

Here is an easy recipe for a delicious Pepper Spread that you can serve with any type of crackers or as a dip for fresh cut vegetables.  It is perfect for any holiday table,

Pepper Cracker Spread Recipe

1/2 of a green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 chili pepper, finely chopped
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 to 1/2 cup olives, … Continue Reading

We all love wings but sometimes that sugar content can really sneak up on us and steal precious calories.  If you are watching your weight you want to purchase a low-calorie hot wing sauce or make your own at home with fresh ingredients.  Here is a recipe that has approximately 25 calories per 1 ounce serving.

Wing Hot Sauce for Weight Loss Recipe

1 (8 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons ground Chipotle peppers
juice from 1 fresh lemon
juice from 1 fresh lime
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a medium-sized mixing … Continue Reading

There are plenty of people looking for ways to cut carbs and still enjoy their favorite wings and BBQ sauces. Sugar is the main culprit and when you make your own sauce, you can adjust the sugar or use a sugar substitute. We have a great recipe for a Low Carb BBQ Sauce that you can tweak to your enjoyment level.

Eating out can be an issue for those watching their carbs and when you have a craving for some hot and spicy wings, you do have some choices available. Here is a list of the carb counts for … Continue Reading

With fresh peppers abounding right now it’s a great time to look at a few ideas for enjoying peppers for a delicious lunch or light dinner.  Here are some great pepper sandwich ideas that you will enjoy over and over again!  They are great for a quick and easy preparation and the kids will enjoy them too!

Mozzarella Cheesy Pepper Sandwich

1 slice of Mozzarella cheese
1 roasted red or green bell pepper, chopped
1-2 slices of tomato
butter and bread

This is a twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich! Butter one side of each slice of bread and place one slice in a preheated … Continue Reading

Hot pepper sauce is a basic cooking necessity that pepper lovers want to keep in their kitchen at all times.  Having a favorite homemade hot pepper sauce that you can call your own and be able to adjust the flavors is a great thing to have too.  Here is a very simple recipe that you can use to flavor your sauces, wings, or other delicious foods.

Homemade Hot Pepper Sauce
3 cups chopped Habanero Peppers
2 cups white vinegar
2 tablespoons pickling salt

You will need a large blender container with lid or a food processor to mix up this recipe. You will want to … Continue Reading

Cornbread is the perfect accompaniment to a big bowl of chili.  Perfect for game day or on a cold, rainy day, a big bowl of steaming hot chili with just the right amount of kick to it is so good.  Here is the perfect recipe for and easy to make cornbread to go with your chili, with a nice little kick to it too.

Mexican Corn Bread with Peppers Recipe

1 cup yellow corn meal
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, well beaten
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 small jalapeno, finely chopped

Mix together … Continue Reading

After eating all of the pepper infused rubs and sauces you get from Insane Chicken, you are going to want a beautiful dessert. You can make your own homemade hot fudge sauce quickly and easily at home with just a few ingredients that you most likely have on hand. Homemade hot fudge sauce tastes 100% better than store bought hot fudge sauce so making your own is really worth the effort.

And because we know our customers love it spicy, you can add some dried Chipotle Pepper as a lovely topper to just give this a bit of a kicked up … Continue Reading

If you are pressed for time or experiencing a lot of bad weather, sometimes you are not able to grill when you want to.  The good news is that you can certainly roast your freshly picked peppers in a microwave oven. Here is some direction and tips on how to do that.

Always remember, when handling hot peppers you will need to wear a pair of rubber gloves to protect the skin on your hands. Don’t forget your eyes! You should purchase a cheap pair of plastic protective glasses or wear your own eyeglasses to protect your eyes from splattering pepper … Continue Reading

Red Chiles are a popular plant to grow and harvest and a very popular pepper to eat too.  It is easy to enjoy all of the different varieties of red chili peppers such as the Thai Chiles, Cayenne Peppers, Habanero Red Savina’s and many more.  With all of these great peppers around, you will want to make sure that you can keep the fresh flavors all year long.

Grinding your red peppers is a great way to preserve them.  Here are some simple steps to prepare your peppers, then dry them and grind them into a great spice for the best … Continue Reading

We have talked a bit about using chocolate with peppers before.  Using Chocolate mixed with chipotle or cayenne in your favorite rub is an amazing addition that will make a big difference in the flavor enhancement of the meat.

People that have added some regular cocoa (not candy or hot cocoa mix as that has sugar in it) have been singing the praises because of the additional depth of flavor.  Ribs, both beef and pork, are coming off the grill with awesome flavor. Use it on your chicken and you will be loving it.  Many people are using it on roasts, … Continue Reading

Many cooks have a favorite fresh pepper soups that they enjoy when the harvest of peppers starts coming in.  There are abundant recipes for roasted or regular pepper soups.  Here are some prep tips for you to get your favorite peppers ready for soup creation.

Preparation for Roasted Pepper Soups:

Roasted Peppers are great to use in fall and early winter soups and stews and we recommend that you combine sweet peppers along with hot peppers to get the right pepper flavor. Typical ratio is approximately 3/4 sweet and 1/4 hot peppers.

You will want to use ripe peppers that have been picked … Continue Reading

When it comes to Korean food, you better like hot and spicy.  Many of the Korean dishes are loaded with chili pepper and other hot peppers. A favorite dish of the younger Korean generation is called Bul-Dak meaning Hot and Spicy Chicken.

According to the Korean cuisine site,Tri-Food.com, bul means fire in Korean and dak is chicken. So you need your taste buds prepared.  Although it can be served in many different spiciness levels, most enjoy the chicken dish at its top level which contains several jalapenos and a lot of chili flakes.

The chicken is cut into small bite sized pieces, … Continue Reading

Native to Latin America, Mexico and the Southern Parts of the US, the Serrano pepper is a medium hot to hot pepper that ranges between 7,000 to 25,000 on the Socville scale. This is a smaller pepper that is a meatier variety than some.  Because its structure has very thin skin, it is not a pepper that is used for drying.

Growing the Serrano is relatively easy. It starts out as green in color and as the fruit ripens you will see it change colors to red, orange and brown.  This pepper is one of the most used peppers in Mexico … Continue Reading

Some things seem to go together naturally; chips and salsa, cookies and milk, eggs and bacon.  Rice and peppers was not one that was at the top of my “gotta have it” list until I ran across a few recipes that blended rice, peppers and cheese into a delightful, delicious dish.  Being the curious cook that I am, I knew I had to try it.

The recipe that is below is one from my friend that has been modified through years of cooking it.  I tweaked a few things myself to get the taste I loved. Give it a try.

Spanish Jalapeno … Continue Reading

The great thing about guacamole is not only is it a great food that you can make as spicy as you like, but it is made with avocados which is one of the most healthy fruits you can get.

Lovers of the avocado and peppers know that combing these two items bring out some awesome flavors that can be used in so many different ways.  Guacamole has been traditionally a Mexican appetizer for the most, but it has been gaining popularity and can now be seen being used in sandwiches, nachos and hamburgers.  Others use it as a topping on soups, … Continue Reading

Many of us have certain cravings during the day.  Some may be sweet; some may be salty.  Many of our hot sauce lovers have spicy cravings.  Well, if you are looking for a spicy and salty snack to curb your snack cravings, here is a really easy to prepare recipe for all of you pepper lovers out there.  I think you will enjoy it!

Spicy and Salty Hot Pepper Pretzels

• 6-7 ounce bag of mini or waffle shaped salted pretzels
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 teaspoons salt-free soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Melt the butter in your … Continue Reading

Ingredients:

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
• 1 head green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
• 1 fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions
• 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup barbeque sauce

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One of the greatest benefits of a chile pepper is that they are so versatile.  You can use them in a sauce today and a sandwich tomorrow.  You can eat them raw, cooked, roasted, fresh or dried.  With the large range of different uses, the pepper is a favorite item for many cooks.

The fact that one pepper can give so many different flavors is a great indicator at how unique a pepper really is.  The jalapeno pepper is one of the most popular peppers and is truly a taste and flavor enhancer to many different foods and in many different … Continue Reading

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup paprika
• 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions: Continue Reading