Bell peppers are great to cook with as they add a uniquely sweet taste to a wide variety of dishes, salads, sauces, and condiments. Bell peppers, also known as capsicums or sweet peppers in other parts of the world, also have nutritional value and are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Native to Mexico and …
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The Carolina Reaper has earned its name. It is currently the hottest pepper in the world and is the summit of many hot pepper challenges. Despite being the hottest pepper in the world, there is much that Carolina Reapers can be used for. They are among the most delicious and beautiful peppers and come in …
We have all been there—you ate too much of a chili pepper, accidentally or on purpose, and you are now having a five-alarm meltdown in your mouth. You start frantically looking around for anything to douse the inferno in your mouth, but you’re not quite sure what to reach for. Chili peppers are notorious for …
Chances are if you’ve ever eaten a really hot sauce, you’ve probably encountered habanero pepper as an ingredient. These popular peppers are used the world over to add both fruity flavors and blasts of fiery heat to many different sauces and dishes. A Habanero is a hot chili pepper that is closely related to the …
When someone thinks of Jalapeño peppers, their first thought is heat. But there is so much more to the Jalapeño pepper that is quite fascinating. Whether you’re thinking about tossing them into a recipe or growing them in your garden, you need to know the facts behind this popular, delicious, and spicy pepper. Jalapeño peppers …
The Ghost pepper is one of the world’s hottest peppers and has gained popularity thanks to its incredible heat and unique flavor. Due to the pepper’s popularity, many want to learn more about it and we hope this comprehensive guide will answer many questions about this uniquely hot pepper. Ghost peppers are incredibly hot, topping …
Don’t be fooled by the innocent-sounding name, or their small size. The Scotch Bonnet pepper is savagely spicy. Hot pepper fans may be familiar with this Caribbean kicker. It may not be hot enough to be in the top 10 spiciest peppers in the world. However, the Scotch Bonnet is not far behind the pack …
Almost every kitchen in the U.S., if not the world, has ground or whole black pepper ready to spice up any dish. But did you know there are more types of pepper than just black? That is right, peppercorns come in a variety of different colors ranging from black to white and even pink. This …