A fresh take on mole… When you think of mole, most think of the popular red mole sauce (mole poblano). Though mole verde (a.k.a. green mole sauce) is just as tasty, but in quite different ways. Think fresh, spicy, and slightly tart with mole verde instead of the earthy and slightly sweet taste of red mole sauce. […]
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There are numerous chili pepper varieties, all of which you can consume fresh (if you dare) and most of which you can preserve by drying. They are the same chili obviously, but there’s often a discernable difference in the amount of heat between the two. Sometimes the dried version seems hotter than the fresh version […]
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Gochujang is one of the beloved ingredients in Korean cooking and offers a distinctive taste. Sambal oelek is a traditional ingredient in Malaysian and Indonesian cooking that has been co-opted by Westerners as a spicier alternative to sriracha. The two chili pastes have a lot in common along with a few differences. If you want […]
Is Chili Powder Spicy?
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Crushed Red Pepper Nutrition – How Healthy Is It?
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Pickled Jalapeño Vs. Fresh: PepperScale Showdown
Pickled jalapeños and fresh jalapeños will both enhance a meal if what you want is a medium to mild heat. But while it’s all jalapeño here, the flavors couldn’t be more different. If you are trying to choose between them, it is helpful to recognize really how different these two jalepeño options are from each […]
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Spicy Beer Cheese Dip
A creamy crowd favorite… Party time and a good dip go hand in hand. And, if you’re like us, a spicy dip is always the best, especially when paired with cheese. This spicy beer cheese dip checks those boxes and more, with that malty beer twist added to the mix. Jalapeño peppers take center stage […]
Top Pickled Jalapeño Uses To Finish Up That Jar
Pickled jalapeños are among the most versatile of all foods preserved in brine. Not only can they provide a briny flavor like that of pickled cucumbers, they deliver that deliciously eatable spiciness as well. Because they bring both heat and acidity, you can use them to complement numerous different dishes. To get you started, below […]
