Ancho and chipotle peppers are two classic Mexican dried chilies that are becoming more and more popular around the world. They have some similarities, but […]
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What Is Ras El Hanout? The Story Behind The Spice
The "head of the shop"...Spice blends are an important part of Middle Eastern cookery. Blends like dukkah and za’atar are widely used and help to create complex and distinctive flavor profiles; … [Read More...]
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Need For Heat? How To Make Your Chili Spicier
Chili is a Tex-Mex dish. If you are familiar with Tex-Mex cuisine, you know that it is heavy on the … [Read More...]
Gochujang Aioli
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Honey Sriracha Meatballs
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Cherry Hoisin Sauce
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July 2019 Giveaway! “Smoke It Up” Spice Set
Let’s get ready to raffle! We’ve resurrected one of our most popular features – and for good reason – giveaways! Who doesn’t like free stuff? Especially spicy free stuff. Our first spicy raffle for 2019 is for our popular smoky spices set featuring chipotle and chile de arbol powders. It’s available at our Spicery, but […]
Six Types Of Salsa That You Should Know
Salsa takes on many different forms as you might expect from a dish that has been around for thousands of years in one form or another. The Aztecs, Mayans, and Incans all had their versions of it. The list below covers six of the most popular types of salsa that you should know. Each has […]
What Is Baharat? The Story Behind The Spice
Baharat is an Arab spice blend. The word baharat means “spices” in Arabic. It is the plural form of bahar, which is the word for spice. Like many traditional spice blends, baharat ingredients differ from place to place. For example, baharat in Tunisia is different from Turkish baharat. Lebanese seven-spice is another name for baharat […]
Picante Sauce Vs. Salsa: PepperScale Showdown
You can find pre-made Picante sauce and pre-made salsa in the Mexican aisle of your local grocery store. Mild and hot versions of each are available and can serve similar purposes, but how different are these two ingredients? When should you use one and when should you use the other? These questions and more will […]
Can You Freeze Pico de Gallo?
Pico de gallo translates to “the beak of the rooster” or “rooster’s beak” and is a form of salsa made with fresh ingredients — it is classified as a salsa fresca. As such, it differs from traditional salsa by having less moisture. Typical pico de gallo ingredients include tomatoes, peppers (often jalapeños), and cilantro. Some […]
