Is Paprika Spicy?
Is paprika spicy? Usually not, but it depends on the type. How hot regular, Hungarian, Spanish and smoked paprika get, and how to tell from the label.
Matt Bray
What’s A Good Ancho Pepper Substitute?
If you’re simply looking for something different, what are the alternatives?Ancho peppers are a must for many traditional Mexican recipes, but finding these dried chilies to complete a classic recipe may not be as easy as you’d like. What can you do if you don’t have the …
What’s A Good Pepperoncini Substitute?
Pepperoncini peppers are well-loved for Italian antipasto and on everything from sandwiches to pizzas. Most supermarkets carry pickled pepperoncini, and some specialty grocers even have this chili fresh. But what if you’re out of luck? Where can you turn on the pepper scale for similar heat …
Spicy Potato Wedges
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 …
Honey Habanero Sauce
“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 …
Jalapeño Popper Mashed Potatoes
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 …
Super Chili Pepper Guide: Heat, Flavor, Uses, Pairings
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 …
What’s A Good Red Jalapeño Substitute?
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? …
Can You Freeze Pico de Gallo?
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 …
Spicy Blood Orange Margarita
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 …
