Matt Bray 
Sriracha and carrots are a surprising super-duo. They both have a sneaky sweetness, one (Sriracha) with a garlicky undertone and the other (carrots) with a garden-fresh earthiness. Together these tastes meld into one delicious dip that’s just perfect for toasted pita, crackers, or sliced vegetables. …
The Purple Tiger pepper is a beautiful and unique pepper with variegated green, white, and purple leaves. It produces small, tapered pods that start green, turn purple with stripes, and finally ripen to a deep red. This pepper boasts a medium heat, with a Scoville …
Gochujang wings (also often called Korean chicken wings) are spicy just the way we like: earthy, pungent, and bold. It’s that umami flavor of authentic gochujang (a Korean red chili paste) that makes these wings so special. It’s a specific savory taste — especially paired …
Looking for a little more zip in your homemade hot sauce? You’ve come to the right place with this basic habanero hot sauce recipe. These chilies pack a significant punch, so proceed with care. But for those that can handle the heat, you have a …
Hot peppers are, of course, known for their heat, but could cooking peppers make them spicier than you’d expect? Is it cooking fiction or cooking fact that cooking peppers make them hotter? Like many things, it’s a little bit fact and a little bit fiction. …
Pepper plants are fairly easy to grow. For this reason, these plants are often recommended as great starter plants for new gardeners. But even so, pepper plants run this risk of being overwatered if they’re not handled with appropriate care. It’s a common pepper problem. …
Need something quick for game day, summer fun, or a special occasion to spice up that snack plate? You can whip up a spicy nacho cheese sauce in just a few minutes. And it’s a crowd pleaser – a ton of creamy flavor and just …
Here’s an excellent easy jalapeño hot sauce recipe that is a good beginning sauce for some culinary experimentation. It’s not overly hot (jalapeños are a milder medium-heat chili), so it’s a good one to make to spice up a summer family party or a Cinco …
Whether as an appetizer or side, spicy fried pickles sure hit the Southern-fried spot. It’s a mix of tang, crunch, and cayenne that’ll tickle your taste buds. Pair these pickles with our spicy Sriracha ranch dressing as a dipping sauce, and you’ve got a perfect party …
What’s not to love about sweet smoky heat? The mix of sweet honey and smoky chipotle peppers makes these chicken wings a real favorite for game day and gatherings of all types. Honey chipotle wings are also very easy to make, so you’ll find yourself …