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Pepper Geek is created by Calvin and Crystalyn from Connecticut. We are here to share our experience with growing, identifying, cooking and preserving peppers. It is an fun and exciting passion of ours that we share with millions around the world.

Spicy Potato Soft Tacos (Taco Bell Copycat)

Forget the drive through window, these spicy potato soft tacos are easy to make right in your own kitchen. They’re the ultimate comfort food in the palm of your hand. Pillow-soft tortillas are filled with a crispy and spicy potato filling. A cool and smoky sweet chipotle sauce drizzled on top completes the flavor and …

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Chipotle Pepper Substitutes – 5 Great Alternatives

Chipotle peppers have an incredible smoky flavor and heat that is hard to perfectly replicate. They are essential in certain sauces, salsas, and seasonings. However, chipotles are not necessarily a common household item. So, if you find yourself in need of chipotle pepper, but don’t have any on hand, you’re in the right place. In …

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Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe

Nashville hot chicken is a regional favorite that is unlike any spicy chicken you’ve had before. With notes of hot, spicy, and sweet, you’ll want to make this baked Nashville hot chicken recipe for everyone you know. There are many variations of Nashville hot chicken available today. Our recipe encompasses all of the traditional flavors …

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Which Cayenne Variety Is Best? Comparing 7 Types

Not all cayenne peppers are created equal. In fact, there are some major differences between the different types of cayenne peppers. That’s why we grew 7 different cayenne varieties, to find the best. We asked our audience which cayenne varieties we should grow for this test, and received many suggestions. We narrowed it down to …

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Japan’s Masterful 7 Spice Mix You Need In Your Pantry

If you love adding a spicy kick to your meals, Japan has a not-so-secret spice blend that you’ll probably enjoy. No, Japan is not known for their particularly spicy cuisine (leave that to India, Thailand, and Ethiopia). However, they do have a popular spicy blend whose main ingredient is hot pepper. Shichimi togarashi, also known …

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Best Kung Pao Chicken (Authentic Recipe)

This recipe was created for the home cook who wants to step out of their comfort zone to create a restaurant quality Kung Pao chicken dish. While most of the ingredients in this dish are easily found in major supermarkets, Sichuan peppercorns and dried Sichuan chiles may require a visit to a specialty market (or …

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