Pepper companion plants -- basil with green peppers

10 Best Pepper Companion Plants (And 5 To Avoid!)

Companion planting is an age-old planting method that allows you to get the most out of your vegetable garden by growing different plants together. Companion planting not only promotes healthier growth of your peppers but also offers other surprising benefits. What benefits? And which plants are best? …

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Chipotle Maple Syrup

Chipotle Maple Syrup

While our other spicy maple syrup recipe (see it here) focuses on pure heat with the neutral-tasting cayenne pepper, this one is about adding something more to the sweetness. Here it’s all about the smokiness behind chipotle peppers. That earthy smoky undertone pairs so perfectly with …

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How Much Space Do Pepper Plants Need

How Much Space Do Pepper Plants Need?

Peppers are one of the best vegetables you can grow yourself — they are relatively easy to grow, full of nutrition, and versatile in dishes. Still, there is plenty to understand about getting the best harvest possible. One of the critical factors for growing peppers …

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habanero lemonade

Habanero Lemonade

Habanero lemonade plays with fire in all the right ways. This is one seriously bold drink that’s full of contrasts: tangy and sweet, fiery and thirst quenching. And (for the adults over 21 in the room), it’s a delicious pairing with vodka or bourbon for …

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Fresno pepper substitute

What’s The Best Fresno Pepper Substitute?

The Fresno pepper is a darling chili among foodies for its very eatable medium heat and, when red, subtle smokiness. More recipes than ever are calling for this chili. But say your local store doesn’t carry them fresh. What options do you have? What’s the …

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Mango With Chili Powder

Mango With Chili Powder

Healthy and delicious! Tropical fruits and chili peppers are a perfect natural pairing. For instance, mango and chili powder makes a super-tasty (and super-healthy) snack or dessert. Best of all, the mango is one of the more versatile fruits in terms of edibility throughout their ripening …

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Gochujang Substitute

What’s A Good Gochujang Substitute?

More and more recipes call for gochujang, the popular Korean chili paste with the spicy and bold miso-like flavor. But as popular as it has become, it can still be tough to track down. Sure, you can pick up a few containers from the store to …

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