Matt Bray 
Looking for a moderate kick for your cocktail? Using a jalapeño simple syrup instead of a basic syrup may be all that you need. Jalapeños provide a low-medium heat, so, when infused, it’ll spice things up just enough to be interesting, but not so much as …
Deviled eggs have long been a beloved appetizer at gatherings, offering a bite-sized burst of creamy, savory goodness. But imagine adding a twist to this classic dish with the smoky heat of chipotle and the irresistible crunch of bacon. Enter bacon chipotle deviled eggs, and …
Bold, earthy, and smoky are all here in this air fryer BBQ chickpeas recipe. For me, that’s a trio that creates pure eating satisfaction. Add to it how quick these are to make (and healthier too than fried chips), it’s a total win to satisfy …
This orange pineapple salsa recipe is so simple, and yet so very tasty. It’s really a fruit salad, with thick chunks of coarsely chopped fruit, making it an excellent side for fish dishes, chicken or pork. It’s also quite good as a palate-cleansing dessert. Or …
These air fryer paprika fries are a quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful treat. Perfectly crispy and deliciously seasoned—they are tasty both as a side dish or a satisfying snack on their own. This is a recipe that’s a serious testament to how simple things can …
The title of “hottest pepper in the world” is something that’s challenged more often than you may expect. Every year hot pepper cultivators find new ways to hybridize chilies and utilize their environment (soil, water, sunlight) to create peppers that will compete for the top …
Knowing when plants like peppers — including both sweet peppers and chilies — have become root bound or containerized is one of the more important gardening skills. It is also useful to know how to treat root binding, since it can affect whether one of …
Brownies are always a family favorite, and if you and yours love spice in your life, mixing in a little heat is a real treat. This Mexican brownies recipe does just that, mixing the spiciness of the cayenne pepper with delicious sweet, earthy chocolate. We …
Cayenne and habanero peppers are widely recognizable hot peppers. Though, there’s a lot of differences between the two. How different? How hot are these chilies? How different are their flavors? Their shapes? Let’s compare the two. To note: we compare the fresh version of the …
What are Purple UFO Peppers? Purple UFO peppers are a medium heat ornamental chili pepper (30,000 to 45,000 Scoville heat units) with a truly unique look. Its round, flat shape, combined with its vibrant purple color, gives it an appearance somewhat reminiscent of the stereotypical flying …