Leave it to our friends at Louisiana Pepper Exchange to find a new way to deliver the ubiquitous cayenne pepper in a whole new way. Meet our new little friends: Pepper Purees. Little jars. Big BIG flavor. We love what these pantry staples do for our recipes. They’re not salsas. They’re not hot sauces. They’re...
Recipe Category: Appetizers
Veggie loaded jalapeno queso fundido
Forget those canned tomatoes and that block of yellow cheese (you know the one.) This queso is a fresh approach that will have everyone gathered round, chips in hand. Use this as a party dip, a topping for tacos or roll into a tortilla. Big flavor and warmth are compliments of our friends at Louisiana...
Smoked Zydeco Tailgate Dip
Just like the south Louisiana music tradition, our Zydeco Blend is a complex mix of flavors. So much savory flavor studded with the right amount of heat plus a colorful pop from turmeric and spinach. Yes, spinach! Consider Zydeco to be your new, go-to, all-purpose Cajun Creole seasoning. Turn up the music and let’s cook....
ICEBERG SALAD WITH EGGPLANT CREAM AND CRUNCHY HARISSA PECANS
This incredible salad is a delicious take on an iceberg wedge. But this is not your average wedge. Smoky eggplant becomes a creamy dressing atop the cold lettuce. Harissa spiced pecans seal the deal. Recipe adapted from Ottolenghi.
Mango Salsa
This bright, fruity and spicy salsa is perfect for using up that bumper crop of summertime Jalapeno chiles and basil from the herb garden. Use it on everything including our Chicken Volcanes Street Tacos.
Pecan basil pesto
When summertime delivers a bumper crop of basil, pair them with Louisiana pecans from Bergeron Pecans for a delicious take on the Italian favorite. We doubled down on the herby flavor with our Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil and added a sprinkling of Fleur de Sel. Dollop this pesto on Caprese salads. It’s wonderful as...
Ghost Pepper WingS
While we realize the thought of Ghost Chile may frighten some, but if you’re here for the heat, Louisiana Pepper Exchange is ready to party. Bring the heat to your next batch of wings with Ghost Pepper Puree. What’s a pepper puree? It’s not a salsa or a hot sauce. These pepper mash concentrates are...
Smoky chipotle cast iron queso
Whether it’s football or a rainy afternoon Netflix binge, this smoky and rich, piping-hot cast-iron queso will be your new go-to watch party dish. The secret? Louisiana Pepper Exchange Chipotle Puree. This little jar packs in BIG flavor. Saute it in with the ground beef, onions and bell pepper. Then pop it in the oven....
Berbere Spiced Pecans
Berbere is a traditional Ethiopian spice blend and is a staff favorite. We love this spicy-sweet-spicy (did we mention spicy) blend. It’s a must for lentils. We love it on grilled chicken thighs. This is a fun blend that really makes an impact. We served these at a store event and received tons of requests for...
Green Goddess Dressing
We love this tarragon-rich, throwback dressing. It’s fantastic as a dip for a veggie tray. We love it in place of caesar for dressing romaine lettuce. It’s also fantastic in our California Chicken Wraps. Bright and fresh and so full of flavor!