As one of the many Peruvian aji chilis, aji panca peppers are commonly grown near the warm coastal areas of Peru and are used frequently in Peruvian recipes for their sweet, smoky flavor. What Are...

Manzano pepper is one of the most domesticated hot pepper plants in history. Its attractive fruity shape, distinctive citrus flavor, thick walls and high heat make it a popular ingredient in South...

Taco al carbon is a favorite among Tex-Mex aficionados. Meaning "tacos with meat cooked on coal," the term taco al carbon refers to a category of tacos rather than a specific recipe. This means...

The small, wrinkled, red Trinidad Moruga scorpion is one of the world's hottest peppers. The heat it contains makes its close cousins, the Habanero and Ghost pepper, seem mild by comparison. Native...

Bang bang sauce is a sweet, spicy, and creamy sauce that owes its name to traditional street vendors in china's Szechuan region. Nowadays, most restaurants worldwide have it on the menu as a dip or...

Sweet paprika is a highly versatile dry spice blend using ground red peppers. Paprika comes in sweet, hot, or smoked varieties. It is prevalent in Hungarian cuisine, but it is used worldwide to add a...