Matt Bray 
Who doesn’t love a good pickle? That tang. Yum. That crispness. So good. But we love them even more when they are prepared with some of our favorite spicy seasonings. Old Bay pickles are like Chesapeake heaven. Spiced and spicy. The heat in Old Bay pickles …
Shishito peppers are a variety of pepper from East Asia, more specifically from Japan. They are small, thin-walled, and usually about two to four inches long with a bright green color. Shishito peppers have a unique flavor profile that is sweet, slightly smoky, and very …
Jalapeño beer cheese soup is right up there as one of the best guy’s comfort foods of all time. So many boxes are checked with this recipe: Salty, cheesy, spicy, and meaty. And that only begins to cover the flavor profile of this man cave …
Jalapeño poppers and mac and cheese are each alone so good. So what happens when you fuse the two together? It’s a side of pure magic, we’d say. Jalapeño popper mac and cheese will have your family and guests going gaga for more. There’s just …
Fish peppers are a type of chili pepper that originated in the Caribbean and were popular among the African-American community in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, particularly in Maryland and Pennsylvania, during the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are known for their …
Bourbon is such a good BBQ sauce ingredient. The rich sweetness of this dark spirit plays very well with the fiery smokiness of chipotle peppers. Plus that adobo sauce those chipotle peppers were packed in adds a nice earthy touch to the sauce to boot. …
Fresno peppers are a type of chili pepper that originated in Fresno, California, first cultivated in 1952 by Clarence Brown Hamlin. They are medium-sized peppers, typically about 2 inches long, and are often mistaken for jalapenos because of their similar size and color. The tell …
If you’re thinking curry for dinner, Bombay potatoes should be right in tow. Chock full of exotic Indian flavors and fiery spices, they are a perfect pairing for bold curries and other hearty Indian dishes. The heat comes from many sources here: cayenne pepper, chili …
There are many recipes for kimchi—the spicy Korean vegetable side dish. But one thing that’s common through them all: the need for a spicy chili pepper paste. This simple homemade kimchi paste is a terrific catch-all across kimchi recipes, but it can do more than that. Use …
It’s not often that you’ll need a Sriracha substitute because it’s hard to find. After all, it’s one of the most popular hot sauces on the planet and stocked by most grocers, big or small. But what if you need a change of pace from the …