Taste FOOD FILES
HOT, HOT, HOT! Amp up the night with a little spice
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ / PHOTO BY VINCE DWYER
New Mexican Sausages
Rokerij Four grilled Schreiner’s pork sausages are handstuffed with jalapeno and cilantro for an extra kick and served over wood oven-roasted sweet onions and pinto beans. $15. 6335 N. 16th St., 602.287.8900; www.richardsonsnm.com.
Shishito Peppers
jade bar at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Shishito peppers, which are known for their distinctive medium heat and smokiness, are blistered on the grill to bring out their spice and then paired with a sweet and savory soy caramel sauce and hint of garlic to cut the heat while bringing a touch of zest to the tongue. $14. 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley; 480.607.2300; www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com.
Hell’s Fire Chips
AZ88 Billed as the appetizer tailor-made for the devil himself, these homemade potato chips are drizzled with a specialty hot sauce and then topped with melted blue cheese to help quell the intensity. $9. 7353 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale; 480.994.5576; www.az88.com.
Carne Adovada Enchiladas
Jalapeno Inferno
Los Dos Molinos Featured on Food Network for its full menu of dishes bursting with heat, the restaurant’s flavorful enchilada dish is a standout. The pork is marinated in chilies for hours to enhance the flavors and then paired with a fried egg, your choice of red or green sauce, rice, and beans. $14.95. Two locations; www.losdosmolinosphoenix.com.
Exit Wound Bowl There are many ways to make the month of love even hotter. Candlelight and slow music may come to mind, but hot food is the real recipe for romance. Spice up your meal (and love life!) with these 12 fiery finds to raise the temperature on a cool winter’s night.
Moto Sushi Moto’s Exit Wound Bowl is particularly intense, featuring crispy shrimp, grilled chicken breast, and vegetables tossed in Moto Hell Fire sauce and served with cooling white rice. $12.95. 6845 N. 16th St., Phoenix; 602.263.5444; www.mrmotorising.com.
Hellfire Wings
R Bar at JW Marriott Camelback Inn The name says it all, as these fiery, meaty wings are slathered in habanero sweet chili sauce and served with a side of ranch dressing and crudités. $12. 5402 E. Lincoln Drive, 480.948.1700; www.camelbackinn.com.
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