Spicy Food Fun and Learning

Learn about chili peppers and have some fun while doing it! Hot pepper profiles and guides, fun chili pepper quizzes, spicy food resources, and pepper "showdown" comparisons!

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Drying Hot Peppers

Drying Peppers In Dehydrator

Are Dried Peppers Hotter Than Fresh?

Sure, they're the same pepper, but does dried vs. fresh mean anything when it comes to spiciness? We break down what to expect, and it may surprise you!

Spicy Desserts

Spicy Peanut Butter

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Favorite Cookie Recipe

Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies

For those that love peanut butter (who’s not raising their hand?), get ready for a cookie evolution. Introducing cayenne pepper to the ever-popular peanut butter cookie will make your taste buds scream and shout. It’s earth and fire, sweet and spice, nutty and naughty all in one.

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6 Tasty Hoisin Sauce Uses

One of the valuable properties of hoisin sauce is its versatility. It is one of the few Chinese seasonings that can seamlessly transition into western applications. It might even be as versatile as soy sauce. The sweet-and-savory (and sometimes spicy) flavor profile of this Cantonese condiment makes it a fantastic complement to a vast range of foods.

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Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup

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Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup

You may have tried one of many spicy squash soups before (like our delicious option that uses jalapeños), but you haven’t experienced what can be until you slow cook a squash soup with chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Seriously, if you like smoke, earthy sweet, and spicy, this is a go-to soup in the waiting.

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Does Crushed Red Pepper Go Bad?

Crushed red peppers (also known as red pepper flakes) are made from chilies that have been dried before being coarsely ground. Drying them out keeps them usable for a longer time than fresh peppers, but how much longer? Let’s take a look at how long crushed red pepper lasts and what you can do to keep it fresh and flavorful for as long as possible.

Crispy Duck With Stir-Fried Vegetables And Spicy Fruit Sauce

These crisp-skinned, pan-fried duck breasts have an umami-packed meatiness that’s boosted by a fiery, caramelly, and citrusy marinade of Thai chilies, palm sugar, tamarind, and rice wine. Our crispy duck is served with bright, al dente vegetables, along with a grapefruit-and-soy sauce that’s hot, tangy, and salty-sweet.

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Veggie Side Dish Recipes

Jalapeño Potato Salad

Ready to bring a little flair to that typically “vanilla” potato salad? Jalapeño peppers bring a medium heat to the side, adding a lively pop to your lunch or BBQ meal. It’s a family-friendly spiciness, so the whole family can enjoy.

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Pork Schnitzel Recipe

Simple Spicy Pork Schnitzel

This spicy pork schnitzel is an incredibly easy recipe, with only five ingredients. There’s very little prep time, and it’s ready, pan to plate, within ten minutes. Serving these up with salad or fries makes for an excellent meal.

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Candied Bacon

How to Make Piri Piri Candied Bacon

Learn How to Make Piri Piri Candied Bacon with cheese. This recipe will send your favorite meat and spice lovers crazy. This is one decadent dish: creamy, sweet, spicy, salty, rich, meaty, and smooth. I could keep going with adjectives to describe this recipe, but the one word to sum it up – irresistible.

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Fresh Banana Pepper Recipe

Pickled Hot Banana Peppers Recipe

Quick Pickled Banana Peppers

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Picking Banana Peppers

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Pickled Banana Peppers

How to Make Banana Peppers

Learn How to Make Banana Peppers. This pickled banana peppers recipe is easy to make and surprisingly quick, especially if the focus is immediate eating and not canning (like this recipe expects.) Though the longer you let them sit in the brine, the tangier – and tastier – they will be.

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The Best Spicy Cinnamon Rolls

These are The Best Spicy Cinnamon Rolls. This is a decadent dessert with just enough spice to warm the palate and enough sweetness to keep you coming back for more. Dare I say it? This simple spicy cinnamon rolls recipe results in a cinnamon bun even better than your favorite fast-food or store brand.

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How To Make Chili Less Spicy

If you’re like us, you love a spicy chili. And that’s often a default state for many chilies, simply from the spices used in many recipes. The chili powder used in most chilies may include cayenne peppers, ancho chilies, or pasilla chilies, to name a few spicy ingredients.

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Spicy Appetizer Recipes

Dip Recipes Appetizers

Jalapeño Artichoke Dip

Artichoke dip – and its tasty yet mild flavor – is brought to life with a little jalapeño pepper and paprika boost. The heat does stand out here, so if you prefer a milder level of spiciness with your food, start with only one jalapeño and add to taste.

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Gochujang Vs. Sambal Oelek – How Do They Compare?

Gochujang is one of the beloved ingredients in Korean cooking and offers a distinctive taste. Sambal oelek is a traditional ingredient in Malaysian and Indonesian cooking that has been co-opted by Westerners as a spicier alternative to sriracha. The two chili pastes have a lot in common along with a few differences.

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Chili And Tahini Fish With Almond And Date Couscous

Although this is super simple to cook, the flavors of this chili and tahini fish are stylishly subtle and strikingly elegant. The fish is baked hot and fast in a creamy tahini sauce featuring bird’s eye chilies, onion, garlic, and lemon juice. The couscous is even easier and just as delicious.

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