Matt Bray 
Any lover of Mexican cuisine has seen and most likely eaten salsa verde. And anyone with even an inkling of the Spanish language can figure out that salsa verde means “green sauce” in English. But what is salsa verde, really? Why are some spicier than others? And why do some salsa verde recipes look a heck of a lot different than what you typically get next to your tacos?
Let’s break down salsa verde to see what makes this popular condiment so unique and yet so general at the same time.
Salsa is everywhere these days – it is after all one of the most popular condiments in the world, if not THE most popular. But what do you do with the extra salsa you have sitting around, whether homemade or from the store? Can you freeze salsa to use at a later date? Or do the flavors and texture tend to dissipate over time?
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.
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. …
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. …
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.
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!
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 …
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 …
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.
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