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Working in the kitchen should be a joy, not a drag. Learn how to make yourself home chef with our pepper-related hacks, ingredient substitutes, product recommendations, and more!

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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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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Fermented Pepper Mash Recipe – Make Amazing Hot Sauce

Fermentation is an age-old technique used to preserve fresh foods. It is used to make alcohol from fruits and grains, but also to acidify and improve flavor in a variety of other foods. In the world of peppers, you’re probably most familiar with fermentation in the form of Tabasco sauce. This vinegar-rich hot sauce starts …

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17 Delicious Hot Sauce Recipes To Make At Home

Making hot sauce at home is one of our favorite hobbies. We love experimenting with different spices and peppers to create delicious sauces to dress up our meals. While experimenting in the kitchen is fun, sometimes all you want is a good hot sauce recipe. If you’re looking to make a new sauce with your …

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How Hot Are Jalapeño Peppers? (And How To Make Them Less Spicy)

Whether you’re deciding at the grocery store, or cooking a pot of spicy soup, you may wonder: How hot are jalapeño peppers? In this article, you’ll learn how spicy jalapeños typically are, both in terms of the Scoville scale and compared to other hot peppers. Plus, what makes jalapeños hot, and how can you make …

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Cubanelle Pepper Substitutes – 5 Flavorful Alternatives

Cubanelle peppers are a popular seasonal option you can find in the veggie section at the supermarket. However, they may not be as easy to find as some other pepper options in your area. Most often, cubanelle peppers are used for stuffing, roasting, frying, or maybe in a tasty sofrito. If you can’t find them, …

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Fresno Pepper Substitutes – Top 7 Best Alternatives

Fresno peppers are a popular choice for making tasty salsas, spicy stir fry, or hot sauces. If the recipe you’re making calls for fresnos, but you don’t have any on hand, we’ve got you covered. In this article, I’ll share the best fresno pepper substitutes. If you’re in a pinch, any of these options will …

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