Matt Bray The NuMex Pumpkin Spice pepper was developed by New Mexico State University (hence the ‘NuMex’ in the name) in 1995, along with two other “spice”-branded chilies (the NuMex Lemon Spice and NuMex Orange Spice.) These striking 2.5-inch long fruits transition from a fresh green to …
Are you ready to ignite your taste buds with an explosion of heat and flavor? Step up to Bhutila Fire Hot Sauce by Chile Lengua Del Fuego. This sauce offers a tantalizing fusion of citrusy and smoky notes, featuring four distinct chili peppers that deliver …
This spicy cream of onion soup is full of classic taste, but there’s an undercurrent of spiciness that just adds the perfect amount of “extra” to make it more memorable. This soup recipe is an excellent appetizer to both meat and meaty fish, providing hints …
Guacamole is tasty as-is, but for us spicy food lovers, anything tastes better with a little more heat. So why not spice up that guacamole with a little serrano pepper? That’s what powers this simple spicy guacamole. If serrano chilies (10,000 to 23,000 Scoville heat …
There are some mighty big numbers on the Scoville scale. It ranges from zero to the millions. Each number is known as a Scoville heat unit, but what does that mean? What are Scoville heat units exactly, and why can some of the hottest hot peppers …
When you start reaching the hotter levels of the Scoville scale, finding the perfect chili substitutions starts to get a little trickier. Fewer chilies carry this level of heat and they are typically harder to find in stores. Finding the best habanero pepper substitute suffers …
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 …
Sauces can wind up being too spicy for a number of reasons, including a cook underestimating the heat of chili peppers or one who mistakes one hot pepper for another. Whatever the reason, there are ways to get around excessively hot food without having to …
With the immense popularity of Mexican dishes like chili rellenos, poblano peppers have become one of the go-to chilies around the world. They’ve become common in grocery stores, especially in areas with high Mexican populations. But what happens if you need a poblano pepper substitute? To what …
Taco seasoning is one of the more useful seasoning mixes for the spicy food fan. From taco nights to game day dips, its addition adds a mild simmer and earthiness to any dish it touches. But what if you’re out? Or what if you want to change …