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Ancho Chili Powder Vs. Chili Powder: PepperScale Showdown

What’s in an extra word?

Say you have a recipe calling for ancho chili powder. Is it safe to substitute the regular chili powder, the one so prevalent in most spice racks? Are they the same thing, or at least very similar? Will the taste be different in the dish itself?

There are, in fact, some pretty distinct differences between these two chili powders which make them not optimal substitutes for each other. Let’s break things down through an ancho chili powder vs. chili powder PepperScale showdown.

What Is Liquid Cayenne Pepper?

by Matt Bray

Sure you’ve seen cayenne pepper powder, capsules, and flakes, but liquid cayenne pepper? What’s that exactly? Think of it like fast-acting cayenne pepper pills. It’s a staple for those looking for a healthy energy booster, weight reducer, and pain reliever, just to name a few. …

Spicy Pumpkin Soup

by Matt Bray

We love this spicy pumpkin soup not just because it’s fiery, but because it literally uses a big portion of all that’s spicy from the spice rack. You’ve got chipotle, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper powder all in one dish. Oh yeah, it’s tasty. …

Five Ghost Pepper Facts That May Surprise You

by Matt Bray

The Bhut Jolokia, better known as the ghost pepper, is one of the most infamous hot peppers around. It has a rock-star cool name, and there are a gazillion hot sauces out there that use the Bhut. But there are things you may not know about this super-hot pepper that may surprise you.

Here are five ghost pepper facts that you can wow your friends with the next time you’re going for the ghost. Want to know more? Take a look at our full article on ghost pepper to see how it really fits into the pepper scale.

What To Do With Chili Peppers? Five Easy Ideas

by Matt Bray

Chili peppers are one of those ingredients that can stump the uninitiated.

If you’re wondering what to do with chili peppers that you may have sitting around your kitchen, here are five simple ideas that’ll help get your imagination going. They’re very easy to try, and each acts as a gateway to a lot of cool culinary exploration of some of the spiciest foods out there. Soon you’ll be wanting to put chilies into EVERYTHING, and we say welcome to the club!

Basic Jalapeño Relish

by Matt Bray

Add some spicy zip to hamburgers and hot dogs… Turn a typical barbecue into something with a lot more spice by upgrading those condiments. This basic jalapeño relish puts the “HOT” in hot dog, and it tastes incredible on burgers too. It’s a refreshing mix …

Cayenne Pepper Tea With Ginger

by Matt Bray

Boost your energy. Loosen up congestion. Looking for a tea that’ll turn your body up a notch? Cayenne pepper tea does just that. It’s very popular as a coffee alternative as the chili pepper helps boost your metabolism. You just feel more energized, all without …

Spicy Hot Chocolate

by Matt Bray

Hotter than hot!

It’s super easy to turn a traditional hot chocolate into something spicier. All it takes is a pinch of cayenne pepper to make things hotter than hot! See for yourself through this simple spicy hot chocolate recipe. It takes no time at all to pull together.

If cayenne pepper is too hot, try the chili powder in your spice rack instead. It’s typically less spicy than pure cayenne, but you’ll still give a nice little kick to that cocoa.

How Long Does Beef Jerky Last?

by Matt Bray

There are some foods that seemingly last forever.

One of those is beef jerky. Beyond its incredible flavor, it’s a favorite for campers, hikers, and survivalists simply because it lasts a real long time. But how long is long? How long does beef jerky last, really? Is there a point where it’s no longer safe to eat and how do you know? Let’s break down this tasty meat treat to find out.

What Are Cajun Spices?

by Matt Bray

A whole lot of Southern meals rely on one certain spice mix to punch up the flavor: Cajun seasoning. So what’s in this mix that does just that? What are Cajun spices, and where does it fit in along the pepper scale in terms of heat?

Let’s break down this seasoning mix to understand how the heat comes together.