Matt Bray 
When jalapeño hummus isn’t enough, get ready for the habanero hammer. Habanero hummus may look unassuming, but don’t be fooled. It’s very hot. Habaneros are at least ten times hotter than jalapeños and, at minimum, twice the heat of cayenne peppers. If you opt for fresh habs instead …
Great party dips keep things simple…and fast. In our books, add “spicy” too, and we’ve got a real winner in the making. This Sriracha cheese sauce is fast to whip up with plenty of Rooster sauce flair. Add more, too, for extra heat and garlicky …
Saving pepper seeds is straightforward in principle — leave a pepper on the tree until it gets very ripe. Once it ripens, you cut it open and store the seeds until you are ready to plant again. Simple, right? The truth is that, while it’s …
Pico de gallo powder is a quick way to add a salty fire to your favorite salsa, whether a tomato-based pico de gallo or your favorite tropical fruit salsa. The heat comes in many forms, from a little simmer of sweet paprika to a more …
It’s not only your mouth that can catch fire with spicy chilies. Your hands, your eyes, really anywhere you have skin, can suffer from chili burn. But hands, of course, are the most common, and they can transfer the pain elsewhere if not remedied quickly. …
Our spicy cucumber relish just isn’t about the heat. There’s a touch of sweetness here, too, making it a flavorful foil to all sorts of fried or barbecued meats. It’s tasty served as a side to steak or simply sprinkled atop a hot dog. But …
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 …