Matt Bray 
Simple recipes look at Texas caviar and contemplate why they’re so complex. After all, Texas caviar is simply a mishmash of nine ingredients, chopped, and stirred together. But oh how good it is… There’s that zip of jalapeño, that earthiness of black beans, and that sweetness …
Ancho peppers are a type of dried chili pepper most commonly used in Mexican, Southwestern, and Tex-Mex cuisine. They are actually dried red poblano peppers, and they’re known for their mild heat and rich, earthy sweet flavor that has subtle notes of raisin and coffee. …
Chiltepin peppers, also known as tepin peppers, are small, round, and fiery chili peppers native to North America. They are considered the mother of all chili peppers, as they are among the oldest known pepper varieties. Chiltepin peppers are often red or orange-red in color, …
Thanks to our community member Uhclem for sharing this extra fiery habanero cornbread recipe. It’s a perfect recipe to pair with spicy barbecue or chili con carne. We bet it’s also delicious as a fiery breakfast side with eggs or grits. Forget that extra cup …
Like your BBQ sauces on the fruitier side? Go all in with this delicious blueberry chipotle BBQ sauce! With its purply hue, it looks as good as it tastes. That sweet and earthy berry taste is paired with honey and brown sugar to bring out …
Fatalii peppers originate from Central and Southern Africa. They are part of the Capsicum chinense species, which also includes other hot peppers such as the habanero and the ghost pepper. Fatalii peppers are renowned for their intense heat, with Scoville heat units (SHU) rating typically …
There are few salsas as versatile as a black bean and corn salsa. Sure, it makes a terrific chip dip and a burrito or quesadilla is made all the better with it. But it’s also hearty enough to be used as a side dish for …
African chermoula is a distant cousin of chimichurri with a ton of herbs and a bold, zesty flavor. It’s perfect for any spice lover. And it’s so easy to adjust the spiciness by adding more (or less) or the red pepper flakes. The herbs and …
Poblano peppers originate from the Puebla region of Mexico, hence the name “Poblano”. They are one of the most popular peppers used in Mexican cuisine. Poblano peppers are known for their mild flavor and slight heat, typically ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 Scoville heat units, …
The pairing of sweet and heat comes to absolute life in cowboy candy, a.k.a. candied jalapeños. It’s the two flavors in their simplest form, with a little tang to boot. Cowboy candy is a go-to when you have those extra jalapeño peppers sitting around at …