Mild onion, kiwi, banana and orange are spiced with a chopped pepper in this refreshing summer salsa. Try it with chips, or as a side to grilled meats and fish.
Spicy Appetizers
Tortillas with Cactus and Cheese
It’s a very simple taco quesadilla that’s tangy with a hint of heat. Top with sour cream if you like, but they’re great on their own.
New York System Hot Wiener Sauce II
This is a hot meat sauce that is put on hot dogs (wieners) here in Rhode Island. It’s usually added after the mustard and chopped onions and topped with celery salt.
Lisa’s Italian Nachos
Very easy to make and very tasty! I tried these at an Italian festival; they were very good, but they needed a little something more to them. So I added more ingredients, which makes them even better! You can substitute mozzarella or provolone cheese for the feta, or use a combination of the three.
Finadene Sauce
Spicy sauce used for dipping lumpia or egg rolls, or for dipping and drizzling over almost everything if you are a Pacific Islander. This sauce gets stronger the longer you keep it.
Salsa Bread
This delicious bread is very easy to make and is a great snack. It takes very few ingredients and is easily changed to suit your taste. This quickly replaced pizza as the late night munchy for our kids and their friends.
Bloody Mary Ceviche
Bloody Mary mix gives this ceviche a good kick. Cooked shrimp makes this ceviche a time-saver. Always a crowd-pleaser. Serve in martini glasses for a great presentation!
Chaat – Dahi Batata Puri
Chaat is a broad term that encompasses many different dishes. This recipe is made of yogurt and potatoes and other chaat sauces. You may need to make a trip to an Indian grocery store to stock up on spherical ‘puris’ (also called as pani-puri puris), ‘sev’, green chutney, and a sweet and sour chutney. I have tried here to give as many substitutions as possible, if you are unable to go to an Indian grocery store. However, you will definitely lose the authentic taste if you make substitutions. If you can find them, use black salt in place of the rock salt, spherical puris in place of the wheat crackers, and plain sev in place of the crushed potato chips.
Jalapeno Cocktail Squares
These are not too spicy, just enough to give them a little zip. This recipe is easily doubled: just use a 9×13 inch pan.
Spicy and Tangy Hot Wings
This is my wing recipe that I’ve tweaked over the last 10 years to suit my specific tastes. If you don’t like vinegar and cayenne; these wings will not be for you. I’ve never seen a middle ground with this recipe; they are either raved about or politely passed up. If you like a hotter wing experience, double the amounts of chili powder and cayenne powder. Enjoy with chunky blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Jalapeno Souffle
This tasty treat is quick and easy to make. Jalapeno peppers are baked into a cheese blend. Sausage or ham may be added to the mixture. It can be made ahead of time and frozen.
Tiffany’s Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
Prepared meatballs are baked with bell peppers and pineapple in a sweet, hot and sour sauce for an easy meal with little clean up.
Spicy Garlic Hot Wings
Kikkoman Soy Sauce and Kikkoman Rice Vinegar are seasoned with hot chili and sesame oils for a scrumptious sauce.
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds
Not your typical roasted almonds, these have a little kick of chili powder and the depth of more cinnamon than most recipes.
Shannon’s Lower Fat Chile Relleno
A twist on the Mexican original. This dish freezes well to be thawed and baked later! Serve over Spanish rice with tortillas and salsa on the side, if desired.
Spicy Roll-ups
A quick and easy party staple! I got this recipe from my cousin’s wife. It can be adapted-less or more olives and less or more hot sauce.
Creamy Chili Sauce
This sauce is great for dipping fried onions. It’s just like the one served in restaurants. The cayenne adds an exciting bite to the cool, creaminess. Try it with tortilla chips, too.
Crab Cakes with Curried Yogurt Sauce
Crab cakes are a traditional East Coast flavor; this recipe, however, gives them a Middle Eastern spin!!! They are moist and flavorful alone, but add the sauce, and WOW!