Stuffed peppers are consumed all over the world across a diverse range of food cultures. You can find versions of the dish in Eastern and Western Europe, Africa, and Asia, as well as in Central America. The stuffed peppers with the most widespread appeal include …
Chili peppers are used globally in a wide variety of cuisines thanks to their intense heat and flavor. They are consumed by over a quarter of the world’s population daily, yet few know their origin, and those that think they do are often only partially …
Adobo seasoning is a staple spice blend popular with Latin and Caribbean cooks. The adobo part of the name comes from the Spanish word adobar, which means marinate or marinade. It comes from the Spanish and Portuguese practice of pickling meats with vinegar and spices. Adobar …
The world of peppers is big. How big? Take a look at our hot pepper list which features 130+ different chilies (and growing). That’s a lot of heat. But most of those chilies you won’t find in grocery stores. So what are the most common …
Potassium is an essential mineral that your body uses in many ways. You need it for your cells to function and to regulate your heartbeat as well as to keep your blood pressure within a healthy range. You need at least 2,500 mg and 3,400 …
Peppers are good sources of some important vitamins. While the vitamin levels differ depending on pepper type, they all contain high levels of A and C. The vitamin C level is consistently high but most peppers are rich in vitamin A as well. Various B …
Tandoori masala is a spice mix used in dishes cooked using a tandoor, which is a type of clay oven used in India and Pakistan. The food is cooked at very high temperatures over burning charcoal inside the tandoor. Tandoors can get as hot as …
Lowering your sodium intake is a good idea since it can reduce your risk of developing serious health issues like strokes, osteoporosis, and stomach cancer. Eating more vegetables is often recommended as a way to lower salt intake since they contain very little of it. …
Most of the bell pepper’s calorie count is from carbohydrates in the form of sugars, which gives them their sweet taste. Peppers are still healthy because their fiber and anthocyanin content helps to slow down the rate at which your body absorbs their sugar. Slower …
Fiber is an important part of your diet and most nutritionists believe that Americans do not get enough of it. One way to increase the amount of fiber in your diet is to consume fresh fruits and vegetables. Peppers are technically fruits (even though we …