Matt Bray 
Hungarian wax peppers, also known as hot yellow wax peppers or hot banana peppers, are a variety of chili pepper with a culinary history well rooted in Hungary. They are medium-sized peppers, usually about four to five inches long, and have a conical shape. Their …
Chipotle peppers and chocolate are a pairing made heaven. Chipotle’s smoky and earthy undertones pair so well with rich and earthy chocolate. So what’s a better vehicle than chocolate chip cookies to get these two flavors together? The answer is, in Spinal Tap form…None. None more …
If you love the taste of smoky, chocolaty Mexican mole sauce, infusing bitters with similar spices brings a unique and delicious touch to your cocktails. Mole bitters are perfect for Mexican liquors like tequila or a Mexican dark rum, or try a few drops (instead of …
You’re going to love these spicy chicken strips. It’s not only the breading that has kick, it’s also the meat. The chicken tenders are marinated in buttermilk and Tabasco hot sauce. Then, things get extra spicy with a breading featuring both chili powder and cayenne …
The rich flavor of cherries is a perfect foil for the more extreme end of the pepper scale. Here it’s the habanero pepper that drops the spice hammer in this fiery barbecue sauce recipe. Cherry habanero BBQ sauce is bold—sweet, tangy (from apple cider vinegar), …
If you’re looking for a salsa that pairs perfectly with fish tacos, look no further than this jalapeño mango salsa recipe. It’s simple to make, yet full of tropical sweet and spicy bite. It’s perfect as a topper or side for your fish taco favorites, …
Sweet fruits always pair well with fiery chili peppers, but you don’t always need to reach for those tropical options. Sweet peaches are an excellent alternative, too. And they’re bold enough in flavor to hold their own against the tropical fire inside those habanero peppers. …
As salsa peppers go, there are few better than scotch bonnet peppers. Their extra-hot spiciness is on par with its cousin, the habanero (100,000 to 350,000 Scoville heat units.) And the scotch bonnet’s natural sweetness pairs very well with many common salsa flavors. Because of …
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. …