Paprika is one of the most recognizable spices in the pantry, valued as much for its vivid red color as for its gentle, pepper-forward flavor. It appears everywhere, from classic deviled eggs and potato salads to stews, soups, rubs, and sauces. Yet despite its ubiquity, …
Have a bumper crop of jalapeños? Or do you just happen to have more than the norm in your kitchen? There are plenty of smart and flavorful ways to use these delicious medium heat chilies. What to do with a lot of jalapeños often comes …
In the realm of fiery peppers, the scotch bonnet and ghost pepper stand out not just for their heat, but for their unique flavors and histories. These are two very hot peppers, but how do they really differ in heat? Flavor? Availability? Let’s compare. Scotch …
There are some mighty big numbers on the Scoville scale. It ranges from zero to the millions. Each number is known as a Scoville heat unit, but what does that mean? What are Scoville heat units exactly, and why can some of the hottest hot peppers …
With that smoky heat, chipotle peppers bring a unique earthy flavor to dishes that use them. So how do you match that if you don’t have any chipotle chilies available in your kitchen. What’s a proper chipotle pepper substitute that will save the day, both in …
Sauces can wind up being too spicy for a number of reasons, including a cook underestimating the heat of chili peppers or one who mistakes one hot pepper for another. Whatever the reason, there are ways to get around excessively hot food without having to …
Schug (a.k.a. zhug, zhoug, or zhough) is a Middle Eastern condiment made from roasted green peppers, spices (including parsley, cilantro, and mint), and olive oil. It can be considered a hot sauce or chili paste, depending on its consistency. And schug can be used as …
Out of chili flakes? Cayenne is the swap you’ll actually have in the cupboard, but it’s hotter and it behaves differently in a dish. Here’s what to reach for, what to skip, and how much of each to use.
Hot sauce is a common condiment, typically made from chili peppers, vinegar, and salt (and sometimes with additional ingredients.) So, the short of it: you can freeze hot sauce. Freezing hot sauce is a great way to extend its shelf life. When frozen, it will …
While chili peppers can bring amazing flavor to foods of all kinds, there’s one thing that you’ve got to watch out for: chili burn. Treating chili pepper burn due to touching or eating hot peppers is not something you can simply treat with water. In …
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