Aleppo pepper

Aleppo and Aleppo-style pepper is commonly used in Turkish, Lebanese, and Middle Eastern cooking, where it offers more complexity than grocery store red-pepper flakes.

We look at the best homemade Aleppo pepper substitute and plenty more Aleppo alternatives to suit your pantry.

Aleppo pepper is one of those spices that might not be super well-known, but it’s a real gem in the world of flavors. It’s named after the city of Aleppo in

This Aleppo pepper braised chicken comes together with just a few ingredients in less than an hour. It's easy, tasty, and goes perfectly with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Aleppo pepper is common in the Middle East, but less familiar to cooks from elsewhere. Find out all about it and how to use it.

Longhorn White Balsamic Vinaigrette is an American-style salad dressing made from white balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, honey, sea salt, and olive oil. This light and creamy vinaigrette have a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with salads or vegetable dishes.

Roasted Chicken with Honey & Aleppo Pepper — Goldfinch & Scout

If I was going to make a pasta salad for the first time, it was going to be designed to be one of the best pasta salads I've ever had. This one is salty, zippy, filled with flavor from the stewed tomatoes and has just the right level of spice from the citrusy Aleppo pepper. The herbs make it feel light and fresh, and when served chilled, it's one of life's most wonderful things.

Zippy lemon zest and mildly spicy Aleppo pepper are tossed together with warm roasted chickpeas for a satisfying snack, which pairs well with everything from a gin and tonic to a cold beer. Tossing the dried, toasted beans in oil after they roast helps gives the pepper and lemon something to adhere to. If you’re not having cocktails, these can be used in a salad in place of croutons or anywhere you want some crunch. If you don't have Aleppo pepper, red-pepper flakes make a fine substitute.