This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CHA! by Texas Pete for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you like a little “kick” in your food?  If you’re the type that things bland = bad, then you’ll be excited to hear about CHA! by Texas Pete.  Texas Pete hot sauces have been a staple on southern tables for decades and have been gaining popularity nationwide and in many other countries.  Just introduced earlier this year, the new CHA! by Texas Pete sriracha sauce has skyrocketed in popularity.  Some love it for the unique flavor with a blend of spicy sweetness that makes an excellent topper for pasta, pizza, burgers or hot dogs.   But, it’s definitely not just a condiment!  It’s tangy, exotic heat makes a perfect ingredient for your favorite sauces, soups and marinades.  But there’s no need to stop there!  All kinds of appetizers, main dishes and sides can all upgrade their flavor quotient with the addition of CHA! by Texas Pete.

There are tons of Recipes available from Texas Pete to give you some ideas to use your CHA!  One of my favorites is CHA!CHOS.  It is a delicious combination of hand-pulled, deli-fresh rotisserie chicken glazed with CHA! by Texas Pete®, piled high on a platter of crispy tortilla strips with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream and Green Mountain Gringo® Hot Salsa. YUMMY!

I’m also loving the Spicy Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad Recipe. This explosive salad is made with a blend of roasted corn, tender black beans, red onion, roasted red bell pepper, fresh herbs, Mexican spices and a zippy red wine vinaigrette flavored with CHA! by Texas Pete®. You can find lots more CHA! recipes on CHAddiction.com.

Where to Buy:  CHA! by Texas Pete is sold in many supermarkets nationwide and can also be purchased online at TexasPete.com.

Which recipes from CHAddiction.com do you want to try first?

1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 large onion (finely chopped)
1 12 oz bag of cranberries (approximately 3 cups)
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
3 Tbsp water

Heat oil in a large sauce pain over medium-high heat. Cook onion until tender. Stir in cranberries, tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, water and allspice. Turn heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until cranberries are soft and mixture begins to thicken, stirring and mashing the berries – about 20 minutes. Refrigerate.

This recipe makes gravy that is much better than what you get from the little paper packet at the grocery store…and you can say that it’s homemade!

3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 Cup milk
1 can chicken broth

Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat and then stir in flour. Cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Slowly add in the milk and then the broth. Cook over until thickened.

This is a simple recipe that makes a great sauce that is perfect for dipping your egg rolls, chicken fingers or other food. 

2/3 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 Tbsp ketchup
2 Tbsp cornstarch

Whisk all together in a small sauce pan. Heat until boiling point and stir constantly until thickened. It will thicken further once removed from heat.

This salad dressing works wonderfully on a fruit salad or on any salad that you would like a touch of sweetness.

2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 cup honey
5 Tbsp vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup vegetable oil

Mix all dry ingredients in a blender. Add the honey, vinegar and lemon juice and pulse only until blended. With the blender at its lowest setting, slowly add in the oil. Blend until dressing is smooth.