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!
Tabasco Brand Pepper Sauce was the very first hot sauce I ever tried. I was in my 10s, and I said a bad word. A dab of Tabasco was my punishment. Well, that backfired! Now I run a website about growing hot peppers, making hot sauces, and reviewing some of the hottest chilies from around …
Read More about Tabasco Scorpion Sauce Review
There are many options for growing your own greens and herbs indoors. A great option for beginners is a simple hydroponic system like the Click and Grow. However, there are some big differences between some of the options that are out there. The Click and Grow has a design that stands out from the rest …
Read More about Click and Grow Review (Smart Garden 9)
The scotch bonnet is a prized chili pepper known for its fruity, citrusy flavor. It is also quite spicy, between 100,000-250,000 SHUs, making it much hotter than a jalapeño or cayenne. While scotch bonnets are easy to find if you live in the Caribbean of West Africa, they can be hard to find elsewhere. So, …
Read More about Scotch Bonnet Pepper Substitutes
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, …
Read More about Cubanelle Pepper Substitutes – 5 Flavorful 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 …
Read More about Fresno Pepper Substitutes – Top 7 Best Alternatives
Every time a jalapeño goes to waste, a Pepper Geek cries. No, not really, but you don’t have to waste your extra jalapeño peppers! Today, I’ll share 11 easy ways to use up a big harvest of jalapeños. From simple recipes to storage techniques, you’ll find the right option for you. Let’s get into it. …
Read More about 11 (Delicious) Things To Do With Jalapeño Peppers
There’s nothing quite like biting into a piece of warm, freshly-baked pita bread — except when you dip it into a delicious roasted red pepper dip! Roasted red pepper dip is a flavorful and savory favorite in our house. It’s made with roasted red peppers, garlic, olive oil, and other seasonings to create a smooth, …
Read More about Roasted Red Pepper Dip – A Garlicky and Savory Favorite
Runny hot sauce, no more! If you like a rich, velvety-smooth hot sauce, there are several ways to thicken it up. In this article, I’ll teach you how to thicken hot sauce in 3 simple ways. Keep in mind, these methods will work on almost any hot sauce. Whether it is homemade, or store bought, …
Read More about How To Thicken Hot Sauce (3 Easy Methods)
Chili peppers are used to make countless spice blends and seasonings, all around the world. From the fiery cayenne powder to kick up the heat to the sweet paprika for homemade stew. But what is the difference when it comes to ingredients and flavor? Today, I’ll give an overview of the differences between paprika vs. …
Read More about Paprika vs. Chili Powder vs. Cayenne: What’s The Difference?