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Three easy ways to use Tag's Pepper Spread — from weeknight dinners to five-minute appetizers.

25 min · Easy

Hot Pepper Ricotta Pizza

A simple flatbread pizza with ricotta, mozzarella, and a generous drizzle of hot pepper spread on top. The heat from the spread cuts through the creamy cheese perfectly.
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface.
  2. Spread a thin layer of olive oil over the dough, then dollop ricotta and scatter mozzarella.
  3. Bake 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  4. Remove from oven and spoon 2–3 tablespoons of hot pepper spread over the top while still hot.
  5. Finish with fresh basil and a drizzle of honey if you like extra sweetness.

20 min · Easy

Spicy Pepper Pasta

A weeknight pasta that comes together in the time it takes to boil the noodles. The pepper spread melts into the pasta water and butter to create a rich, spicy sauce.
  1. Cook 1 lb of your favorite pasta (penne or rigatoni work great) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
  3. Add 3–4 tablespoons of pepper spread and stir until it melts into the butter.
  4. Toss in the drained pasta with a splash of pasta water. Stir until every noodle is coated.
  5. Top with grated parmesan and a crack of black pepper.

5 min · Easy

Pepper & Cream Cheese

The simplest appetizer that always disappears first. Sweet heat on cool cream cheese — scoop it up with crackers and you're done.
  1. Place a block of cream cheese on a plate or shallow dish.
  2. Spoon 3–4 tablespoons of pepper spread over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
  3. Serve with sturdy crackers, pita chips, or sliced baguette.

Tip: Works with both Hot and Mild. For parties, use two blocks side by side — one Hot, one Mild — so guests can pick their heat level.

Beyond the recipes

More Ideas

  • Eggs: Scrambled, fried, or on top of an omelette — a spoonful of spread on eggs is how most mornings start on the farm.
  • Grilled cheese: Spread inside before grilling. The heat melts into the cheese.
  • Charcuterie board: Put a small bowl of spread next to your cheeses and cured meats.
  • Burgers & hot dogs: Use it as a condiment instead of (or alongside) ketchup.
  • Roasted vegetables: Toss with roasted sweet potatoes or Brussels sprouts after they come out of the oven.
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