More and more popular recipes call for chipotle in adobo sauce. It brings the spice, along with a smoky tomato tang to rich soups, marinades, and other flavor-packed dishes. So where do you turn if you’re flat out of this spicy concoction in your kitchen? What are …
Scotch bonnet peppers, with their heat and fruity tang, are very popular in Caribbean cuisine, but they can be tough to find. They are not common in most general supermarkets, unless you live in the sub-tropics or in an urban area with a high Caribbean …
Nam prik pao is sometimes called Thai chili jam and is a spicy, savory condiment traditionally served with fresh vegetables. You will need it to get that authentic taste in many Thai-style recipes for soups and stir-fried dishes, but it is not yet a common …
Ñora peppers, native to Spain, are a distinct variety of red bell pepper that is dried and used to add a unique, sweet, and mild flavor to various dishes. However, they are not always readily available in every region. Let’s look at your best substitutes …
A Mexican cuisine staple, the guajillo pepper is gaining in culinary popularity worldwide. More and more recipes are calling for this sweet and smoky pepper. And they are part of the “Holy Trinity” of Mexican chilies used in mole sauce. But they can still be tricky to find …
Chaat masala (or chat masala) is one unique seasoning. A staple of Indian cuisine, it delivers a complex mix of tart, salty, and spicy all rolled into one. So how do you make do if you have none in your cupboard and a recipe calling …
Aji panca is a favorite for Peruvian cuisine, and with its berry-like smoky flavor, it’s easy to see why. Aji panca is typically found in paste or powder form; in both forms, they are simple to purchase online. But what if you need a substitute …
From sweetening fiery Asian cuisine to firing up delicious desserts, sweet chili sauce has found growing use in the kithen. It’s typically easy to find at your local grocer (look in the international section), but if you need a quick substitute, you do have some …
While Tabasco hot sauce is a supermarket staple, there are times when you need an alternative. What other hot sauces can you use that have a similar vinegary tang? What’s a good Tabasco substitute in a pinch for cooking if you don’t have a bottle …
Hungarian wax peppers are a popular variety of chili pepper that have a tangy, slightly sweet flavor. These chilies are quite versatile – as good fresh as they are pickled (sometimes sold as hot banana peppers or hot wax peppers), as tasty as poppers as …