Matt Bray 
The claim that spicy foods can increase your metabolism is not a new one. A little online research will show numerous sources making claims that spicy foods increase metabolism enough that they can actually help you to lose weight. Is this true? Does spicy affect …
Talk about a sauce that hits all of your taste buds. Spicy sweet and sour sauce packs in so much flavor in such little space. It’s a perfect dipping sauce for egg rolls or for use as a topper for sweet and sour chicken. Cayenne pepper …
A spicy seven layer taco dip takes only minutes to make, but it’ll keep you and your guests munching for hours. It’s the perfect quick dip that tastes like you’ve put a whole lot more time into it. If fresh jalapeños are too spicy, opt for …
Have you experienced a jalapeño with a surprising lack of a kick? If your jalapeños are not as spicy as expected, there are many reasons why it may be the case. Let’s break down what may be happening with your bunch. There’s a natural heat …
Sure, fried rice is already a dish often full of strong flavors, but who denies the Sriracha gods when the perfect use comes around? Sriracha’s delicious heat, and lack of vinegary aftertaste, make it a perfect addition to this dish to deliver some extra oomph. The touch of …
You don’t quite know what to think when you first see the label on a bottle of Señor Lechuga Hot Sauce (.002). It’s plain to the point of being cryptic: a handful of primary ingredients, chipotle peppers and Carolina Reapers among them, and a set …
Lentils are so unassuming – small on their own, yet in bulk they sure pack a hearty and earthy punch. This spicy red lentil soup adds a little fire and exotic spice to the lentil’s built-in earthy flavor. All it takes is a single jalapeño …
Sure you could pick up a bottle of sriracha from your local store, but where’s the fun in that? Well, ok, we can think of lots of ways a bottle of sriracha can liven up a dish, but if you’re ready for a little culinary …
Want a basic salsa recipe that’s delicious as is but that you could use for all sorts of culinary experimentation? Look no further; we’ve got you covered. This simple basic salsa takes very little time to make and is ready for adjustments, additions, and substitutions. …
Sriracha is one of the most popular hot sauces on the planet. Likely you’ve got one sitting in the cupboard right now. But is that the right place for it to be? Does Sriracha need to be refrigerated? Or is it ok for it to …
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