The world of chile peppers is diverse and fascinating. Like with many food crops, extensive resources have been aimed at developing new, bigger, better pepper cultivars. However, many of today’s popular chiles remain unchanged over hundred of years. So, today I’d like to answer the question: where do chile peppers come from? Where Do Chile …
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. …
Are your pepper plants producing smaller-than-expected peppers? You’re not alone. There are many reasons peppers can grow to be small. In this article, I’ll share the most likely reasons why your peppers are so small and how to grow bigger ones. Most of the causes for smaller peppers stems from environmental conditions that can easily …
We love making tasty relishes around the holiday season. There’s nothing better than topping a cracker with some hot brie and a scoop of flavor-packed relish. We love this cranberry jalapeño relish because it’s tangy, sweet, and the heat level is easily adjustable. Here in CT, cranberries are in season from October through December. At …
We are all used to seeing huge bell peppers, jalapeños, and banana peppers at the grocery store. However, chile peppers weren’t always so big. In fact, all of the wild species of chiles are still small, often no more than the size of a blueberry. As a result, in many cases, peppers will grow upright …
Is there anything better than soup? It’s the perfect comfort food any time of the year. In the cooler months, spicy soup is especially comforting. These spicy soup recipes are a great way to warm up on cool nights, with just enough kick to give your taste buds a treat. Or, you could add a …
Many people don’t know how diverse the world of jalapeño peppers is. There are dozens (possibly hundreds) of individual varieties labeled as “jalapeños,” each with its own traits. The purple jalapeño pepper has a unique characteristic, you guessed it, it’s purple. The plant is considered more ornamental than functional, but the peppers are edible and …
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, …
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, …
If you happen to be from the Southwestern United States, chances are you know all about hatch green chile. New Mexico is considered the green chile capital of the world thanks to their age-old cultivation of these prized peppers. Now that we have grown a few New Mexico chile varieties, we’ll share everything we have …