Matt Bray 
Dried chilies are a terrific way to save space in the kitchen and to enjoy chili pepper heat all-year round. To use them for most recipes, you’re going to need to rehydrate them prior to use, but what’s the best way to do this? Rehydrating just means adding water, is …
Exotic and a just a little fiery, spicy butter chicken is a one hearty and satisfying dish. Chili powder and cayenne provide a touch of sizzle, which, of course, you can control. Pairing those with ginger, cumin, and other exotic flavors in this recipe and …
Here’s a feel-good soup with a little more zip! Slow cooker chicken soup is one of those dishes that fills the home with yummy aromas. It’s a comfort food staple – just the kind of recipe that’s a ton of fun to twist with a little extra …
Do you love hot sauce but hate when it separates? It’s one of the most frustrating things about the condiment, especially with homemade hot sauces. But what causes hot sauce to separate in the first place? And more importantly, how can you prevent it from …
Shishito peppers are known for their ability to surprise. One in ten of these chilies will pack more of a low-medium wallop than their typical super-mild simmer. It’s not so far as jalapeño heat, but it’s there, and you’ll know. That’s what makes blistered shishito …
Artichoke dip – and its tasty yet mild flavor – is brought to life with a little jalapeño pepper and paprika boost. The heat does stand out here, so if you prefer a milder level of spiciness with your food, start with only one jalapeño …
Ñora peppers, native to Spain, are a distinct variety of red bell pepper that is dried and used to add a unique, sweet, and mild flavor to various dishes. However, they are not always readily available in every region. Let’s look at your best substitutes …
There are many ways to spice up an Italian marinara or pasta dish, but definitely, one of our favorites is to go directly for the spicy Italian meatball. Building the spice into the meat itself pairs deliciously with a mild marinara sauce. It’s a mouth explosion: …
Jalapeño peppers are the most popular chilies on the planet. Its very eatable low-medium heat and bright, grassy flavor make the chili very versatile in the kitchen. But, unless you’re a gardener with a penchant for spicy food, you may not know that there are …
A Mexican cuisine staple, the guajillo pepper is gaining in culinary popularity worldwide. More and more recipes are calling for this sweet and smoky pepper. And they are part of the “Holy Trinity” of Mexican chilies used in mole sauce. But they can still be tricky to find …