Matt Bray 
Fresno and jalapeño peppers are two medium-sized chilis that often get mistaken for each other. They do have similar appearances, but how alike are they outside of that? Is the Fresno chili hotter than the jalapeño, or vice versa? Is one more popular than the …
The mild Anaheim pepper is increasingly available around the world, but say you’ve simply not been able to find them for your recipe. Or perhaps you’re ready for something with a little more heat that won’t alter a meal’s overall flavor too much. Where do you turn? …
Curry can be fun to make at home, but some versions can be especially spicy. If you are working with a spicy curry powder, you won’t be able to increase the other flavors without also increasing the heat. All that said, you can tone down …
Talk about bold, this citrus habanero vinaigrette provides a solid smack of heat with a delicious citrus twist. It’s light and refreshing, yet wicked spicy. Try it over salads of all types, especially mixed with tropical fruits. It’s also delicious on greens paired against grilled …
Chiltepin chilies are also known as chile tepin or bird peppers — the latter nickname comes from the fact that birds love the pepper, consume it heavily (because of their tiny size) and spread the seeds. Pequin peppers — also called piquin peppers — get …
Chipotle cinnamon rub is a seasoning mix that works no matter the weather outside. The chipotle pepper powder (and pinch of cayenne) provides a smoky heat, while the cinnamon adds that comforting sweet warmth that’s so loved during cooler months. Use it as a rub …
The Dragon’s Breath pepper and the Carolina Reaper both sit easily among the world’s hottest peppers. These are two nasty-hot chilies with rockstar names that draw people to them. So, how do their heat levels compare? How easy are each to find fresh? Which is …
Sweet and heat are always a delicious pair. So the double whammy of flavor in these spicy maple chicken wings – maple syrup and Sriracha sauce – is a combo not to be missed. It’s pure pleasure and a tasty foil to those “all fire, …
Chili garlic sauce is a popular condiment that you will often see served with Asian food, but it’s versatile enough to enhance savory dishes from almost any food culture. As the name states, it consists of chopped peppers — usually ripe red jalapeños — along …
Chipotle chili flakes are a convenient way to use chipotle chilies without the hassle of grinding them yourself. They are becoming more common in grocery stores, but it’s still no guarantee yours stocks them. So what do you do when you need a chipotle chili …