What are Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers? To say the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is hot would be like saying the surface of the sun is hot. It’s true, but you’d be really underselling it. The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper is a scorching hot chili (1,200,000 to …
Cayenne pepper is one of the most popular chili peppers in the world. In dried form, it’s found a home in most well-stocked spice racks for its ability to quickly add a little spiciness to a meal. Fresh, it’s used in many recipes for its …
If you’ve tried your hand at cooking any spicy Mexican or Tex-Mex dish, you’ve likely come across the ingredient chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a recipe or two. You’ve likely also been amazed at the spicy kick it brings to those meals. But what …
Blueberries and jalapeño peppers – a surprising pair that’ll definitely bring a smile to your face! When you pair the crisp berry taste with that bright medium heat of jalapeño, you’ve got a very special salsa for sultry summer months. Spicy blueberry salsa is a …
If you’re a spicy food fan, you likely have a cupboard full of hot sauces. Some are your staples, some may be gifts, and others may be random buys. It’s those last two where the question “Does hot sauce go bad?” really comes into play. …
What are banana peppers? It comes as no surprise how the banana pepper got its name. Its long, curved shape and yellowish hue resemble the fruit for which it’s named. Banana peppers are mild chilies (0 to 500 Scoville heat units), with a tasty natural …
Want a basic salsa recipe that’s delicious as is but that you could use for all sorts of culinary experimentation? Look no further; we’ve got you covered. This simple basic salsa takes very little time to make and is ready for adjustments, additions, and substitutions. …
Now here’s a hearty sauce that’ll wake you right up! Habanero cream sauce can bring life to all sorts of dishes, from drizzling it on top of enchiladas to flavoring a hearty soup. Try it, too, on pasta or simply as a sauce topping for fresh vegetables like broccoli …
It may be a surprise to some that paprika, one of the most common spices in the kitchen cabinet, comes from hot peppers. But is paprika spicy? The answer: It depends. It’s a little more complex than you may think. Sure a lot of paprika …
What’s a spicy food lover’s kitchen without a bottle of Sriracha hot sauce? Its spicy and tangy flavor brings big life to many a dish. But what if you’d love that Sriracha taste but prefer to not add another liquid to a recipe or meal, …