Crazy from the Heat: Dave's Insanity Cookbook [Paperback]

Dave Hirschkop (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 13, 2003

In a late-night fit of desperation, burrito joint owner Dave Hirschkop discovered that super-hot sauce kept drunken patrons quiet or, better yet, drove 'em home. And so he embarked on a mission to create the hottest sauce in the universe. Enter capsaicin, the active ingredient in mace; exit drunkards and anyone too wimpy for Dave's new, insanely hot, hot sauce. And so begins the story of “Insanity Dave,” who has since created a line of sauces that redefine the word “hot.” Experience Dave's fiery concoctions in CRAZY FROM THE HEAT, with more than 100 flaming recipes piled high with habaneros, jalapeños, and the hottest sauces legal for human consumption. Brace yourself for a bowl of Screamin' Steamin' Seafood with Eye Popping Corn Cakes or Maniacal Mahi Mahi and Virulent Veggies. Or, for those quite satisfied with just plain hot, try Spicy Pork Empanadas, Chipotle Cheese Fondue, or Cranberry-Jalapeño Pork Loin. Then, once the dare has been downed, the milk chugged, and the chile flash subsided, you'll arrive at a new understanding of the word “hot” and a craving for heat in all that you eat.A heat rating is provided for each of the 100+ recipes (in case you want to make it hotter!)Insanity Dave has been featured in every major U.S. newspaper as well as on Good Morning America, the Today Show, CNN, and MTV. His hot sauces are distributed throughout the United States and in several foreign countries.Reviews“[Dave's] the most legendary hot sauce guru.” —Sunset magazine

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About the Author

After discovering the wonders of capsaicin, DAVE HIRSCHKOP sold his Baltimore restaurant, Burrito Madness; was banned from the National Fiery Foods Show because his sauce was too hot even for the world'¬?s craziest chileheads; and founded Dave'¬?s Gourmet, where he sells more than 60 gourmet and spicy products. He lives in San Francisco, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (May 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580081908
• ISBN-13: 978-1580081900
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,246,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot! Hot! Hot!, July 11, 2003

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PLR (San Rafael, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crazy from the Heat: Dave's Insanity Cookbook (Paperback)

Loved the cookbook. Recipes are creative and delicious. I highly recommend this book for people who like their food slightly spicy to super hot. Dave also has a great writing style and sense of humor, which make this cookbook fun to read.

Outstanding!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy good recipes!, October 3, 2011

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This review is from: Crazy from the Heat: Dave's Insanity Cookbook (Paperback)

We've made quite a few recipes from this cookbook and they all turned out excellent. There is an option with each one of them to add or leave out the hot sauce, so this would be good for those who don't like super hot food as well. Sometimes the heat comes from chiles so it's not always insanity sauce spicing it up. There is a large variety from veggies to meats and ethnic dishes as well.