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Sep 21, 20215 min read

Spicy Skeleton Cookies with a Kick

These chocolate skeletons are the perfect sweet treat for your Día de Muertos or Halloween celebrations. They're both a trick and a treat!

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Leigh Brown

Aug 3, 20214 min read

Double Chocolate Spicy S'mores Cookies

These decadent smores cookies have all the traditional campfire elements plus a smoky kick of El Yucateco hot sauce that tastes like summer.

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Facts and Food: The Scoville Scale, Explained

Leigh Brown

Jul 20, 20214 min read

Facts and Food: The Scoville Scale, Explained

How hot is your hot sauce? Learn how the burn of hot peppers is measured, and talk Scoville Heat Units like a chili pepper professional.

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Leigh Brown

Jul 6, 20215 min read

Summer Heat Fresh Kale Salad

Spice up your summer menu with fresh healthy greens and a kick of El Yucateco flavor.

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Spicy 4th of July Recipes for Hot Sauce Lovers

Leigh Brown

Jun 22, 20214 min read

Spicy 4th of July Recipes for Hot Sauce Lovers

These fiery recipes from El Yucateco are the perfect 4th of July menu to add culinary sparks to your Independence Day holiday.

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Leigh Brown

Jun 8, 20213 min read

How to Grill a Better Burger

Grilling the best burger (beef, veg, etc.) is both an art and a science. Learn 7 classic techniques to craft the best burgers on the block!

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Unique Father's Day Gifts He'll Actually Use

Leigh Brown

May 25, 20212 min read

Unique Father's Day Gifts He'll Actually Use

If your Dad (or favorite person who IS a dad) is a hot sauce guy, give him a unique father's day gift this year he'll use and love.

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Leigh Brown

May 11, 20213 min read

Hot and Smoky Double Bacon Chili Dogs

Crispy bacon and smoky Black Label Reserve Sauce turn regular hot dogs into a decadent treat.

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The King of Flavor

Apr 27, 20215 min read

Facts and Food: The Real Cinco de Mayo

Here are the real answers to all your Cinco de Mayo questions. Learn how and why to celebrate this festive holiday!

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Leigh Brown

Apr 13, 20213 min read

Black Label Hummus

This healthy hummus recipe has so much flavor you'll start adding it to every meal.

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El Yucateco and Operation BBQ Relief Team Up to Bring the Heat

Leigh Brown

Apr 7, 20212 min read

El Yucateco and Operation BBQ Relief Team Up to Bring the Heat

Looking for some amazing BBQ and grill recipes this weekend? Check out the Boss of the Sauce BBQ Festival about to kick off in Florida.

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How to Teach Yourself to Love Spicy Food, One Bite at a Time

Leigh Brown

Mar 30, 20213 min read

How to Teach Yourself to Love Spicy Food, One Bite at a Time

Do you love spicy flavors but can't take the heat? You can train your body to handle the burn of hot foods! Read on for our best hot tips.

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Leigh Brown

Mar 16, 20213 min read

Hot and Smoky Guacamole

The pairing of fresh, bright flavors with smoky cumin and Black Label Reserve Hot Sauce creates a unique appetizer that you'll love.

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Soothe Your Sore Throat with Habanero Hot Sauce

Leigh Brown

Mar 2, 20213 min read

Soothe Your Sore Throat with Habanero Hot Sauce

Believe it or not, habanero hot sauce is a time-honored and doctor-recommended remedy to soothe a sore throat! Here's how it works...

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Leigh Brown

Feb 16, 20213 min read

Deliciously Smoky Paradise Chili

This award-winning Paradise Chili isn't just delicious and colorful. It packs a smoky kick to level up your weeknight dinner.

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Healthy Habaneros: 4.5 Reasons We're In Love With these Sexy Little Peppers

Leigh Brown

Feb 2, 20213 min read

Healthy Habaneros: 4.5 Reasons We're In Love With these Sexy Little Peppers

If you're feeling run-down, adding habañero to your diet could be just the pick-me-up you need to get back to your best form! Here's why.

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Stylish & Comfortable Tailgating Gear from El Yucateco

Leigh Brown

Jan 19, 20213 min read

Stylish & Comfortable Tailgating Gear from El Yucateco

Whether your crew is tailgating, cheering via group chat, or giving homegating a try, we have all your favorite football gear right here.

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Your Home Recipe Could Win a Year of Hot Sauce!

Leigh Brown

Jan 14, 20212 min read

Your Home Recipe Could Win a Year of Hot Sauce!

Want to put your culinary skills to the test? Submit your best recipe using El Yucateco, and you could win a year's supply of hot sauce!

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Leigh Brown

Jan 5, 20213 min read

Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate

Rich & spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate is the perfect drink for a cold winter day. It will warm you inside & out.

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The King of Flavor

Dec 11, 20202 min read

Smoked Ribs with Maple Habanero Glaze

Smoky and sweet, but with that Red Habanero kick, these ribs will melt in your mouth and elevate your grilling.

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