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Adding the rich, smoky tomato punch of Fat Cat "Cat in Heat" Chipotle-Ghost Pepper Blend creates a delicious, spicy twist to traditional Alfredo sauce. Ingredients:8 oz. long and flat pasta, like parpadelle or fetuccini2 tablespoons butter1 cup heavy cream1 cup frozen peas6 oz. asiago, romano or parmasan cheese, shredded1 teaspoon chopped parsley1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast (or you can use leftover rotisserie chicken)2-4 tablespoons Fat Cat "Cat in Heat" Chipotle-Ghost Pepper BlendInstructions:Cook up pasta according to package directions.As pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Once melted, add heavy cream and bring mixture to...

Spiced up comfort food with a spicy-sweet glaze that makes the most of Fat Cat "Cat in Heat" Chipotle-Ghost Pepper Blend. Goes great with some fluffy mashed potatoes Ingredients:For the meatloaf:2 lbs. lean ground beef (92% or leaner)1 egg, beaten1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs1 medium onion2 stalks celery2 carrots2 cloves garlic1/2 cup dried mushrooms, reconstituted with water reservedsalt and pepperFor the glaze:1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons Fat Cat "Cat in Heat" Chipotle-Ghost Pepper Blend1 tablespoon honeyInstructions:Set oven to 400F.Reconstitute the mushrooms in 1 cup of boiling water until soft, about 10 minutes.While the mushrooms plump, chop the onion, celery, garlic and carrots...

As with many dishes involving lean proteins, we’ve opted to brine the pork here (you can use turkey or chicken too) to ensure our pork remains moist after cooking and also to impart flavor into the meat -- specifically Fat Cat Mexican-Style Habanero Hot Sauce, which adds some pleasing habanero heat to the meat as well as an underlying flavor of its base chile. Ingredients:For the brine:1 quart of water1/4 cup salt1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons Fat Cat Mexican-Style Habanero Hot SauceFor the sandwich:1/2 lb pork chop, preferably the loin cut2 eggs1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs4 potato rolls or hamburger rolls1...

Adding some Middle Eastern spices and fiery Fat Cat "Cat in Heat" Chipotle-Ghost Pepper Blend turns boring crockpot meatballs into an exotic, flavorful dish that's great for parties, tailgates or dinner -- just spoon it over rice or couscous to make a complete meal! Ingredients:1/4 cup ketchup½ teaspoon ground fennel1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground coriander1 tsp salt1-2 tablespoons Fat Cat "Cat in Heat" Chipotle-Ghost Pepper Blend (depending on desired heat level)2 14 oz. cans of fire roasted tomatoes2 lbs frozen meatballs (regular style or Swedish-style, not Italian-Style)Instructions:Place all ingredients except the meatballs and Fat Cat "Cat...

Simple to make and full of satisfying flavor and spice, this punchy party plate makes a great pass-around appetizer or a wonderful light meal when served alongside rice and beans or sauteed veggies. Ingredients:4 tablespoons lime juice4 tablespoons tequila2-4 tablespoons Fat Cat Mexican-Style Habanero Hot Sauce (depending on desired spice level)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil¼ teaspoon chili powder½ teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cilantro chopped1 pound peeled and deveined shrimpInstructions:Whisk together all ingredients except shrimp in a bowl, starting with 2 tablespoons of Fat Cat Mexican-Style Habanero Hot Sauce, and taste the marinade. At this point, if you want to add...