The chile de arbol is an incredibly popular pepper variety from Mexico well known for its use in a powdered form. While it is incredibly common in Mexican cuisine, it is only gradually making its way across the world. If you are looking for a chile de arbol substitute, we’ve got you covered. Thankfully, this …
Habanero peppers are one of the easiest spicy peppers to grow yourself. They are also cheap to purchase in bulk at the supermarket. After a bountiful harvest, you may wonder if you can freeze your habaneros for long term storage. In this article, we’ll cover our easy steps for freezing habanero peppers properly. In just …
If you love the flavor and spice of jalapeños, but want the versatility of a bell pepper, then poblanos may be your perfect pepper. These dark green, triangular-shaped peppers are almost as large as bells, but they also have a touch of heat. Thankfully, poblano peppers are also very easy to grow, and can be …
When it comes to peppers, we’re definitely geeky about unique varieties and scorching heat. However, we think mini sweet peppers are under-appreciated. They’re incredibly versatile, satisfying, and they’re good for you! Sometimes you don’t want to chop up an entire bell pepper. Other times, you’re looking for a slightly sweeter crunch. Enter… the mini sweet …
Habanero pepper plants are rather prolific. Because of this, you may harvest more pepper pods than you know what to do with. Here are some great ideas on what to do with habanero peppers. Here at Pepper Geek, we absolutely love habanero peppers. Sure, we get excited about unique pepper varieties, but there is a …
Serrano peppers are fairly common in grocery stores across the globe. They offer higher heat than a jalapeno, and a smaller size. If a recipe calls for them, you may need a serrano pepper substitute. In this article, I’ll share some of our favorite alternatives for serrano peppers that will work in a pinch. Depending …
AeroGarden was one of the very first companies to make a hydroponic grow system accessible to casual gardeners. With their lineup of attractive, affordable systems, anyone can easily grow fresh basil right next to the kitchen spice rack. We have used our AeroGarden Harvest model for over a year, and have had enough time to …
Cayenne pepper powder is an essential ingredient for making food spicier. It can add lots of heat while only minimally changing the flavor. In this article, you’ll learn how to dry cayenne peppers and how to make cayenne powder at home. We will assume you have a good amount of fresh cayenne peppers from the …
Cayenne pepper powder is a common spice, made up of pure dehydrated cayenne peppers. This spicy ingredient is a fairly common household item, but sometimes you just run out. Whether you don’t have any, or you just don’t like the heat, we’ve compiled the best cayenne pepper substitute options to use instead. So, what can …
Jalapeno peppers are some of the most common peppers available in supermarkets. Jalapenos are a mildly spicy pepper with a unique, delicious flavor. But what can you use in place of jalapenos when they are needed in a recipe? What is the best substitute for jalapeno peppers? We have a number of suggestions for the …