With that smoky heat, chipotle peppers bring a unique earthy flavor to dishes that use them. So how do you match that if you don’t have any chipotle chilies available in your kitchen. What’s a proper chipotle pepper substitute that will save the day, both in …
Perfect for chips, burritos, and even as a side. There are few salsas as versatile as a black bean and corn salsa. Sure, it makes a terrific chip dip and a burrito or quesadilla is made all the better with it. But it’s also hearty …
Curry can be fun to make at home, but some versions can be especially spicy. If you are working with a spicy curry powder, you won’t be able to increase the other flavors without also increasing the heat. All that said, you can tone down …
Happy spring to all! It’s time to give away some hot sauce. This month, it’s the Gringo Bandito Classic Variety Pack: Original, Super-Hot, Green, and Spicy Yellow are all here. A fan of Tex-Mex? You’ll love these hot sauces with your favorite Tex-Mex foods. The …
Chili flakes, a.k.a. red pepper flakes or crushed red pepper, are a kitchen spice rack staple. But just like any spice, you can run out at the most in-opportune time. Where do you turn when you need a chili flakes substitute in a pinch? We …
Chili garlic sauce is a popular condiment that you will often see served with Asian food, but it’s versatile enough to enhance savory dishes from almost any food culture. As the name states, it consists of chopped peppers — usually ripe red jalapeños — along …
So you have an opened jar of salsa sitting in your refrigerator. How long has it been opened? Unknown – but long enough to be forgettable. Can you eat it? Does salsa go bad, really? Or is it more like hot sauce where it’ll keep …
Hello hot gardening. Hot peppers offer wonderful variety both for culinary creation and cultivation. Jalapeño peppers are a popular choice for home cultivation because they live in the medium range of the Scoville “heat” scale for peppers, which makes them a versatile ingredient for many …
Happy April to all! This month we’re giving away a delicious 4-pack from our friends at Dat’l Hook Ya. Included in the pack: Dat’l Hook Ya Pepper Sauce, Dat’l Hook Ya Too Pepper Sauce, and two sizes of blackened seasoning made with (you guessed it) …
What do you do when your mouth is saying “enough already!”? You may be a total spicy food lover, and yet you’ll still need a break from the heat now and then. But how do you cut down on the spice? What can you do when …