Matt Bray 
Mixing spicy and sweet is always a favorite combo of ours. Take these slow cooker pulled pork tacos. The pork gets some serious smoky heat through a healthy portion of chipotle peppers with adobo sauce. And the salsa made with cherries and peaches just complements it …
Calabrian peppers are packed with flavor — smoky, fruity, and even a touch salty. Its depth is part of its culinary charm. So, where do you turn when you need a Calabrian pepper substitute? Which chilies match well in terms of flavor? Which are your …
Korean meatballs are full of exotic flavors – ginger and sesame oil provide a delicious Asian flair. But the true star of these meatballs is gochujang. This miso-based Korean chili paste provides both an earthy and pungent fire to the flavor. They are hot, but …
Blueberries and jalapeño peppers — a surprising pair that’ll definitely bring a smile to your face! When you pair the crisp berry taste with that bright medium heat of jalapeño, you’ve got a very special salsa for sultry summer months. Spicy blueberry salsa is a …
Crushed red pepper (a.k.a. red pepper flakes) is a convenient way to add spiciness to various dishes since it is easy to measure out. The heat is usually moderate but quickly becomes overwhelming if you go overboard. You can use the tips below to rescue …
It may come as a surprise (to some) that bell peppers are technically chili peppers. What isn’t a surprise (to most) is bell peppers have no heat. But is that always true? Are bell peppers spicy, ever? Or is it always that zero placeholder on …
Serrano peppers are among the most popular chilies, but they can still be surprisingly hard to track down. So what’s a smart serrano pepper substitute that’ll still work with most recipes in case your local grocer doesn’t carry this chili? Let’s break down your three best …
Sambal salamat is a salsa-style condiment that is very common in Indonesia. It may be added to anything from rice and noodles to eggs, meat, or soups. Often used to add some extra spice to a dish, you should use it sparingly (unless you love the …
What we call taste is a collection of different senses that includes smell, mouthfeel, and temperature. There are five basic tastes; everything we perceive as flavor combines those tastes. We detect tastes via papillae on the tongue, which are equipped with taste buds. So, fact …
The Jimmy Nardello pepper is a sweet, fruity, thin-skinned, horn-shaped pepper that ripens to a bright red when mature. It’s an heirloom variety, meaning it’s been passed down through generations of gardeners. The pepper is known for its unique flavor, which is described as sweet …
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