Matt Bray 
Aji panca is a favorite for Peruvian cuisine, and with its berry-like smoky flavor, it’s easy to see why. Aji panca is typically found in paste or powder form; in both forms, they are simple to purchase online. But what if you need a substitute …
If there’s one thing that works perfectly with hot peppers, it’s tropical fruit. Well, if you ask us, lots of things go well with hot peppers, but tropical fruit is one of those no brainer mixes. Pineapple habanero salsa is one of these perfect matches — …
We all have a heavy hand from time to time. But being heavy-handed with chili powder can quickly turn a dish from delicious to a devilish disaster. So if you’ve used too much chili powder, what can you do to save that meal from the …
If you’re a fan of Mexican mole and its sweet earthiness, then you’re going to love the combo of mole and black beans. Black bean mole soup is bold – not, particularly, in heat, but certainly in spices. With its hint of chocolate, nutty undertone, and …
From sweetening fiery Asian cuisine to firing up delicious desserts, sweet chili sauce has found growing use in the kithen. It’s typically easy to find at your local grocer (look in the international section), but if you need a quick substitute, you do have some …
Cayenne pepper typically rates between 30,000 and 50,000 Scoville heat units (and sometimes hotter). To put that into perspective, jalapeño peppers range from 2,500 and 8,000 SHU. In short, a little cayenne pepper can go a long way. It also means that it is easy to use …
Here’s a simple way to bring your pasta to a real spicy boil. Sriracha spaghetti sauce (a.k.a. Sriracha marinara) is a simple pasta sauce to make, but the flavor impact is plentiful. There’s that tomato tang, a garlicky undertone, and a very eatable level of …
We like to think of these chipotle mashed sweet potatoes as a “shock and awe” side for a memorable meal. They are very unassuming — looking like your typical sweet potato mash. But underneath is a smoky heat that only chipotle pepper in adobo sauce …
Fried jalapeño slices are one of those appetizers that spicy food lovers drool over. You have that decadent fried crunch mixed with the hot pepper heat. Try a little ranch dressing dip on the side to add a little creamy tang to the plate, too. It’s …
Any time you mix savory bacon with jalapeño peppers and lots of cheese…well that’s a pure win in our book. Our bacony jalapeño popper dip has all the flavors you love in spreadable form. And it’s without the fuss of having to stuff those jalapeños …