Matt Bray 
Pepper plants are one of the most versatile and easier plants to grow in your garden. But growing these plants doesn’t always come without complications. Whether you’re just starting your garden or have some experience under your belt, understanding what might set back the growth …
Want a salsa that draws the eye as much as it tempts the taste buds? Featuring two superfoods, this spicy pomegranate avocado packs big-time healthiness and a ton of flavor. Plus, the plating is downright festive due to the ingredient’s colors. Chock full of reds and greens, …
Talk about a perfect mix. You have to love sausage stuffed jalapeños. The salty, rich taste of sausage meets the bright, spicy kick of jalapeño pepper. And it’s all tied together with the creamy tang of cream cheese and Parmesan. It’s the type of appetizer …
Slow growth is a common but fixable problem with pepper plants. The most general explanation is that your pepper plant environment is not ideal for fast growth. Of course, many factors can make the environment less than ideal. Most of the common issues that cause …
Hot peppers belong to the Capsicum genus along with bell peppers. There are thousands of different varieties. Most hot peppers prefer the same kind of growing environment, which is a tropical one with warm weather and soil that drains well. A big part of providing …
There’s so much fiery flavor in this jalapeño fried chicken recipe. The jalapeño pepper brining ensures moist and spicy meat, and the breading, with the addition of cayenne pepper, adds its own crispy kick. It’s spicy through and through, and that’s pure yum in our book. This …
For those that love peanut butter (who’s not raising their hand?), get ready for a cookie evolution. Introducing cayenne pepper to the ever-popular peanut butter cookie will make your taste buds scream and shout. It’s earth and fire, sweet and spice, nutty and naughty all …
The aji amarillo chili is very popular in its native Peru, but finding it elsewhere can be a bit tricky. If your recipe calls for it, you’re likely looking for alternatives. So what’s a good aji amarillo substitute that you’re more likely to find in …
When you have a hankering for smoky or spicy chips, skip that snack aisle and head over to those fresh vegetables. Making smoked paprika potato chips takes well less than an hour, and will bring a heck of a lot more earthy flavor to your …
For all the bold flavor in a jar of sambal oelek, there are actually only a few ingredients here. Just a little salt, a touch of vinegar, and chilies. Lots and lots of chilies. This simplicity makes making your own homemade sambal oelek very easy! …
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