Matt Bray 
Pepper X is a variety of chili pepper recognized currently as the hottest pepper in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records. It was bred by Ed Currie, who also created the Carolina Reaper, previously the world’s hottest chili pepper. The Scoville Heat …
Bring on the Bay love. Earthy and ever-so-lightly spicy, Old Bay seasoning delivers a delicious punch to the traditional. Old Bay shrimp salad is a go-to if you love that earthy Chesapeake flavor (like we do). It adds a much more memorable touch to a …
Cubanelle peppers, also known as “Cuban pepper”, are a variety of sweet peppers that are popular in many cuisines. They are mild, with a sweet flavor and a little bit of heat, registering 100 to 1,000 on the Scoville scale. These peppers are typically light …
Old Bay seasoning isn’t just about crab cakes. There’s so much you can do with it, and one of our favorites is a quick shrimp boil to give those shellfish a special Maryland kick. Spicy boiled Old Bay shrimp is a simple recipe. It’s very …
Serrano peppers are a type of chili pepper that originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo. The name ‘serrano’ is a reference to the mountains (sierras) of these regions. They are small but pack a punch in terms of …
Banana peppers, also known as yellow wax peppers, are a type of pepper that belongs to the Capsicum annuum species. They are named for their elongated shape and bright yellow color that resembles a banana, although the color can change to red or orange as …
Sure you could just microwave up some popcorn and sprinkle it with Old Bay—no judgement here. We’ve done that, too. But Old Bay popcorn is so much better when you’ve oil popped the corn kernels and butter-coated it just right with the crab spice, salt, …
Berries—like most fruits—pair up very well with chili peppers. Blueberries, in particular, shine here as they pair sweetness, tartness, and earthiness oh so well. That’s why the two make one terrific BBQ sauce. Spicy blueberry BBQ sauce pairs those blueberries with the fresh, bright bite of …
Ghost peppers, scientifically known as Bhut Jolokia, are one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. Originating from India, they are named “ghost” due to their ghostly bite that hits hard and then dissipates quickly. In 2007, the Guinness World Records recognized the Ghost …
There are so many things to love in this thick and creamy dip. Sharp white cheddar, crab, jalapeño peppers, and even a touch of Old Bay if you’re game. This is the kind of dip that’ll overshadow every other appetizer on the table. Serve with crackers, …