Matt Bray 
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 …
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 …