Matt Bray 
In our book, happiness is a bowl of roasted Brussels sprouts. There’s just something about the earthy, bitter flavor of these little gems that brings a smile to our faces. They make for an excellent base for experimentation, too. Chipotle powder, with its smoky heat, …
When comparing peppers (whether sweet peppers or chilies) to other vegetables, they are slightly acidic foods. Acidity is measured on a scale from 0 to 14, with lower scores being the most acidic and higher scores more alkaline. There is a wide range of pH …
French cuisine and Espelette pepper (a.k.a.piment d’Espelette) go hand in hand. It’s the pepper of the Basque region and a staple for local spicy recipes due to its tasty sweet flavor and moderate heat. So it’s likely, if you’re exploring French cuisine, that you’ll stumble …
They may not typically share the spotlight together, but maple syrup and Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce sure know how to dazzle when combined. This simple maple Sriracha sauce recipe can be used as a condiment, dipping sauce, or a glaze. And you can adjust it …
From homemade barbecue sauces and rubs to rustic stews and meals, smoky chipotle powder is a common theme in recipes. But it isn’t always a typical spice you’ll just have in your spice rack. So what should you do if your kitchen concoction calls for …
You may find yourself needing to ripen peppers off the vine if you are a gardener who has had to pick all their peppers at the end of the season. The situation may also arise if you can only find green peppers in your local …
Tunisian harissa paste can be very unassuming. It may look mild-mannered for a chili paste, but inside is a world of exotic flavors, from coriander and caraway to cumin and mint. It’s a chili paste that’s wide open for experimentation, too, and you’ll see that played out in …
Pebre sauce is sort of like the pico de gallo for Chilean barbecue — a simple fresh salsa with a ton of flavor. It’s delicious with grilled meats, whether steak, chicken, or pork. Or serve it atop toasted bread for a quick-to-make, yet surprisingly flavorful …
Candied jalapeños (a.k.a. cowboy candy) are a spicy food secret weapon. They are so unassuming in looks – just glistening jalapeño pepper slices – but their sweet and spicy quotient is off the charts. In fact, they make for one amazing secret ingredient in BBQ …
Noticing some tiny green bugs on your pepper plants? They are probably aphids. Aphids may be good for the ecosystem, but they can also cause a lot of destruction to your pepper plants, sending all your months of hard work down the drain. While you …