Matt Bray 
One’s a staple and the other is an up-and-comer in terms of spice rack popularity. They share a similar look and a fine powder grind. But how similar are chipotle powder and chili powder beyond these simple traits? Is one spicier? Should you expect comparable …
Gochujang and sriracha are two chili pepper preparations that look similar and offer similarly understated spice levels. Gochujang is sometimes referred to as Korean sriracha; however, they have some important differences and are not interchangeable. Let’s compare these two fiery condiments so that you can …
Bell peppers are everywhere, of course, but that doesn’t mean that trying an alternative from time to time isn’t worth the culinary adventure! Whether you’re looking for an alternative to the grassy bright flavor of the bell or you’re simply ready to explore peppers with …
Not everyone grows up eating spicy food from a young age or having the perfect genetics for dealing with the pain. For many, the love of spicy food comes from exposure to new things and a willingness to experiment with the unfamiliar. As with exercise, …
What are Mad Hatter peppers? The Mad Hatter pepper is a hybrid of the unique miter-shaped Bishop’s Crown pepper and a 2017 winner of the All-America Selection Award (AAS). It has a similarly sweet, fruity taste as the Bishop’s Crown, but with much less heat …
What are Bolivian Rainbow peppers? Ornamental pepper plants make for beautiful landscaping, and none are as colorful – and arguably as beautiful – as the Bolivian Rainbow pepper. Each plant contains dozens of peppers of multiple hues – purple, yellow, orange, and red. And they’re more than …
What are datil peppers? Florida is a state of extremes: extreme sunshine, extreme weather, and extreme heat. So it’s no surprise that the state is home to – pretty much under the radar – one of the hottest peppers in the world. Datil peppers are …
What are Red Savina habanero peppers? Red Savina habanero peppers are one of the hottest chili peppers in the world, with a Scoville heat rating ranging from 350,000 to 570,000 Scoville heat units. From 1994 to 2006, it officially held the title of the hottest …
The question of how to thicken hot sauce can be a tricky due to the fact that many recipes contain high levels of acid. Acids can cause some thickeners to lose their thickening properties. Even so, there are quite a few options for giving your …
The ingredients list for a standard salsa recipe includes some of the most versatile ingredients in the world: tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. And, of course, for many salsas: chili peppers. If you have run out of ideas for using salsa and have leftovers, you still …
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