Matt Bray 
Big meats deserve a big side. And few are bigger than spicy potato wedges. These bold eats pack plenty of potato along with a cacophony of spicy spices. Chili powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika all play a part, along with many other spice rack staples to …
“Oh so sweet” honey and the “big time heat” habanero pepper may not first come to mind as a pairing for a marinade or dipping sauce, but the two actually work quite well together! This honey habanero sauce recipe adds a little twist of tang …
Talk about a smile bringer. Fresh mashed potatoes are already hard to keep on the table, but when you spice things up popper-style, it’s going to be a mashed potato land-grab on your hands! This jalapeño popper mashed potatoes recipe brings all the things you …
What a name. The Super Chili pepper, without a doubt, is not lacking in confidence. So what makes this hybrid hot pepper plant so super? It’s a looker, with multi-colored fruits (while maturing from green to red) that tend to project above the plant’s foliage to truly draw the eye. Beyond …
jalapeño substitute you canRecipes calling for red jalapeños are trending up, but, as jalapeños are typically sold green, you don’t normally find these delicious mature chilies in your local supermarket. So where should you turn? What’s a good red jalapeño substitute you can pick up quick? …
Pico de gallo translates to “the beak of the rooster” or “rooster’s beak” and is a form of salsa made with fresh ingredients — it is classified as a salsa fresca. As such, it differs from traditional salsa by having less moisture. Typical pico de …
Blood oranges are such a delicious fruit. Take a normal orange and multiply its flavor by two – it’s just a perfect sweetness, almost berry-like, with that delicious orange tang. This is one bold fruit that matches very well with the spiciness of chili peppers …
For an authentic Chicago dog, sport peppers are a must. But there are times when picking up these regionally-prized pickled peppers may be near impossible. Outside Chicago they can be tough to find, so where do you turn? What’s a good sport peppers substitute that’ll …
Sambal oelek is increasing in popularity among chefs and foodies, to the point where everyday recipes are now commonly calling for this spicy chili paste. But what do you do if your local grocer doesn’t carry it or if you simply don’t have the time …
The serrano and jalapeño are two medium-heat hot peppers that closely border each other on the Scoville scale, but are they really that similar? How do they differ in spiciness? Taste? Do they look different? Originate from the same region? And which is more common? …