How many of you like to spice up your food?

[chowmama]

25. Pepper flakes, Sriracha, hot oil, chili/garlic paste, green sauce, Tabasco, cayenne, I do it all.

My go-to cold/flu survival food is chicken noodle soup sprinkled with dry rub. The salt ensures you drink enough to prevent dehydration, the soup and noodles are comforting, and the spice opens your sinuses. Best of all, you can't OD and don't have to wait for hours for your next dose. The small batch (I actually make it a cup at a time, now):

2 Tbsp good quality paprika
2 to 3 tsp cayenne (Adjust depending on the jar's heat and your taste. Start with 2 tsp, taste and see.)
1 Tbsp celery salt
2 tsp ground cumin

For meat, you can add garlic powder, or just rub the meat generously with crushed garlic - it makes the rub stick well This doesn't have any sugar because I usually don't want to take the time/care to make sure it doesn't burn, but you could. On the other hand, I serve it with a warmed sweet/tangy type sauce on the side.

I gotta get a smoker.