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Chile Pepper Basics Explained: Heat, Capsaicin, Scoville & How Peppers Work

4 days ago

Capsicum annuum Explained: The Species Behind Jalapeños, Poblanos, Cayenne & More

Capsicum annuum Explained: The Species Behind Jalapeños, Poblanos, Cayenne & More Professor Pepper introduces the remarkable diversity of Capsicum annuum, the species behind…

Pepper Encyclopedia Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & the Complete Guide to Chile Peppers

4 days ago

Pepper Comparisons: Heat, Flavor, Uses & Key Differences Explained

Pepper Comparisons: Heat, Flavor, Uses & Key Differences Explained Professor Pepper opens The Chile Pepper Comparison Guide to explore how familiar, dried and…

Professor Pepper presents The Chile Pepper Comparison Guide with side-by-side examples of popular fresh, dried and superhot chile peppers.

Pepper Encyclopedia Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & the Complete Guide to Chile Peppers

6 days ago

Chile Pepper Basics Explained: Heat, Capsaicin, Scoville & How Peppers Work

Chile Pepper Basics Explained: Heat, Capsaicin, Scoville & How Peppers Work Professor Pepper opens the chile pepper encyclopedia to explore how Capsicum varieties…

Professor Pepper teaches chile pepper basics using an illustrated encyclopedia covering capsaicin, pepper anatomy, Scoville heat and Capsicum varieties.

Chile Pepper Guide: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Individual Peppers Explained

7 days ago

Cayenne Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & How It Becomes Cayenne Powder

Cayenne Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & How It Becomes Cayenne Powder Professor Pepper introduces cayenne from fresh red chile to dried pepper…

Professor Pepper introduces fresh red cayenne peppers, dried cayenne chiles and ground cayenne powder at a pepper farm.

Chile Pepper Guide: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Individual Peppers Explained

1 week ago

Ghost Pepper Explained: Scoville Heat, Flavor, Uses & What Makes It So Hot

Ghost Pepper Explained: Scoville Heat, Flavor, Uses & What Makes It So Hot Professor Pepper introduces the legendary Ghost Pepper in Northeast India,…

Professor Pepper introduces red Ghost Peppers in Northeast India for the Ghost Pepper heat, flavor and uses guide.

Pepper Encyclopedia Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & the Complete Guide to Chile Peppers

1 week ago

Chile Pepper Guide: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Individual Peppers Explained

Chile Pepper Guide: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Individual Peppers Explained Professor Pepper opens the chile pepper encyclopedia to explore the remarkable flavors, heat…

Professor Pepper holding an open chile pepper encyclopedia surrounded by fresh and dried peppers for the Chile Pepper Guide

Mexican Street Food Beyond Tacos: Elote, Tortas, Tamales & More

4 weeks ago

Mexican Street Food Dishes Explained: Your Complete Guide to Authentic Mexican Favorites

Mexican Street Food Dishes Explained: Your Complete Guide to Authentic Mexican Favorites Professor Pepper introduces the remarkable variety of Mexican street food, from…

Professor Pepper introduces authentic Mexican street food dishes including sopes, huaraches, tlacoyos, elote, esquites, tamales, and tortas at a Mexican market.

How to Build the Ultimate Taco Night Spread

4 weeks ago

Taco Bar Shopping List: Everything You Need for the Ultimate Taco Night

Taco Bar Shopping List: Everything You Need for the Ultimate Taco Night Use this complete taco bar shopping list to stock up on…

Taco Bar Shopping List with taco meats, fresh toppings, tortillas, salsas, hot sauces and party supplies for the ultimate taco night

Mexican Pan Dulce Explained: The Complete Guide to Mexico's Sweet Breads & Bakery Culture

4 weeks ago

Traditional Mexican Pan Dulce Explained: 25 Bakery Favorites Every Food Lover Should Know

Traditional Mexican Pan Dulce Explained: 25 Bakery Favorites Every Food Lover Should Know Professor Pepper introduces the incredible variety of Mexican pan dulce,…

Professor Pepper introduces a colorful tray of traditional Mexican pan dulce inside an authentic neighborhood panadería.

Mexican Pan Dulce Explained: The Complete Guide to Mexico's Sweet Breads & Bakery Culture

4 weeks ago

Orejas Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Palm Pastry That’s Impossible to Eat Just One

Orejas Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Palm Pastry That’s Impossible to Eat Just One Professor Pepper introduces Mexican orejas, showing how layers of pastry, sugar…

Professor Pepper introduces crispy Mexican orejas with caramelized sugar and flaky layers inside a traditional neighborhood panadería.

Mexican Pan Dulce Explained: The Complete Guide to Mexico's Sweet Breads & Bakery Culture

4 weeks ago

Cuernitos Explained: Mexico’s Buttery Bakery Favorite That Makes Every Breakfast Better

Cuernitos Explained: Mexico’s Buttery Bakery Favorite That Makes Every Breakfast Better Professor Pepper introduces Mexican cuernitos, showing how the familiar little horn can…

Professor Pepper introduces golden Mexican cuernitos with soft, buttery interiors inside a traditional neighborhood panadería.

Mexican Pan Dulce Explained: The Complete Guide to Mexico's Sweet Breads & Bakery Culture

4 weeks ago

Sweet Mexican Empanadas Explained: The Bakery Pastries Filled with Fruit, Cajeta & Pumpkin

Sweet Mexican Empanadas Explained: The Bakery Pastries Filled with Fruit, Cajeta & Pumpkin Professor Pepper introduces sweet Mexican empanadas filled with pumpkin, pineapple…

Sweet Mexican empanadas filled with pumpkin, pineapple and cajeta in a traditional Mexican panadería with Professor Pepper.

Chile Pepper Guide: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Individual Peppers Explained

4 weeks ago

Serrano Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Why It Gives Mexican Salsa Its Signature Bite

Serrano Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Why It Gives Mexican Salsa Its Signature Bite Fresh serrano peppers bring bright chile flavor and…

Serrano peppers with salsa verde and Professor Pepper at a Mexican market for the Serrano Pepper Explained guide.

Mexican Street Food Beyond Tacos: Elote, Tortas, Tamales & More

4 weeks ago

Pozole Explained: Mexico’s Ancient Hominy Stew Built on Corn, Chiles & Tradition

Pozole Explained: Mexico’s Ancient Hominy Stew Built on Corn, Chiles & Tradition Traditional pozole rojo brings together tender hominy, pork, chiles and fresh…

Pozole rojo with cacahuazintle hominy, pork, radishes, cabbage and traditional garnishes served with Professor Pepper in a Mexican pozolería.

Mexican Street Food Beyond Tacos: Elote, Tortas, Tamales & More

1 month ago

Chilaquiles Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Tortilla Breakfast Covered in Salsa, Crema & Cheese

Chilaquiles Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Tortilla Breakfast Covered in Salsa, Crema & Cheese Crispy corn tortillas meet salsa verde, crema, fresh cheese and a…

Chilaquiles Explained hero featuring authentic Mexican chilaquiles verdes with salsa verde, crema, fresh cheese, onion and a fried egg in a neighborhood breakfast café.

Mexican Street Food Beyond Tacos: Elote, Tortas, Tamales & More

1 month ago

Molletes Explained: Mexico’s Open-Faced Bean & Cheese Sandwich That Makes Breakfast Better

Molletes Explained: Mexico’s Open-Faced Bean & Cheese Sandwich That Makes Breakfast Better Classic Mexican molletes layer refried beans and bubbling melted cheese over…

Molletes Explained hero featuring classic Mexican molletes with refried beans and melted cheese, Professor Pepper, pico de gallo, and a Mexico City breakfast café.

Mexican Street Food Beyond Tacos: Elote, Tortas, Tamales & More

1 month ago

Pambazos Explained: Mexico’s Salsa-Soaked Sandwich That Eats Like a Full Meal

Pambazos Explained: Mexico’s Salsa-Soaked Sandwich That Eats Like a Full Meal A classic Mexico City-style pambazo transforms chile-soaked bread on the griddle before…

Pambazos Explained hero featuring a Mexico City-style salsa-soaked pambazo with potato and chorizo, Professor Pepper, and a street-food cook.

Mexican Street Food Beyond Tacos: Elote, Tortas, Tamales & More

1 month ago

Fajitas Explained: Why Authentic Fajitas Are About Beef, Not the Sizzling Pan

Fajitas Explained: Why Authentic Fajitas Are About Beef, Not the Sizzling Pan Professor Pepper returns fajitas to their roots: skirt steak, open fire…

Professor Pepper points toward skirt steak grilling over an open fire with flour tortillas and cattle in a South Texas borderlands ranch setting.

Mexican Street Food Beyond Tacos: Elote, Tortas, Tamales & More

1 month ago

Flautas Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Rolled Tortillas Loaded with Flavor

Flautas Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Rolled Tortillas Loaded with Flavor Professor Pepper explores Mexico’s flauta tradition, where tightly rolled tortillas are fried until golden…

Professor Pepper presents golden Mexican flautas topped with salsa, crema, queso fresco, lettuce, avocado, and lime at a traditional Mexican antojito stand.

Chile Pepper Guide: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Individual Peppers Explained

1 month ago

Datil Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Why This Pepper Is a Florida Favorite

Datil Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Why This Pepper Is a Florida Favorite Professor Pepper explores the datil pepper in St. Augustine,…

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Capsicum annuum Explained: The Species Behind Jalapeños, Poblanos, Cayenne & More

Pepper Comparisons: Heat, Flavor, Uses & Key Differences Explained

Chile Pepper Basics Explained: Heat, Capsaicin, Scoville & How Peppers Work

Cayenne Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & How It Becomes Cayenne Powder

Ghost Pepper Explained: Scoville Heat, Flavor, Uses & What Makes It So Hot

Chile Pepper Guide: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Individual Peppers Explained

Mexican Street Food Dishes Explained: Your Complete Guide to Authentic Mexican Favorites

Taco Bar Shopping List: Everything You Need for the Ultimate Taco Night

Traditional Mexican Pan Dulce Explained: 25 Bakery Favorites Every Food Lover Should Know

Orejas Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Palm Pastry That’s Impossible to Eat Just One

Cuernitos Explained: Mexico’s Buttery Bakery Favorite That Makes Every Breakfast Better

Sweet Mexican Empanadas Explained: The Bakery Pastries Filled with Fruit, Cajeta & Pumpkin

Serrano Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Why It Gives Mexican Salsa Its Signature Bite

Pozole Explained: Mexico’s Ancient Hominy Stew Built on Corn, Chiles & Tradition

Chilaquiles Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Tortilla Breakfast Covered in Salsa, Crema & Cheese

Molletes Explained: Mexico’s Open-Faced Bean & Cheese Sandwich That Makes Breakfast Better

Pambazos Explained: Mexico’s Salsa-Soaked Sandwich That Eats Like a Full Meal

Fajitas Explained: Why Authentic Fajitas Are About Beef, Not the Sizzling Pan

Flautas Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Rolled Tortillas Loaded with Flavor

Datil Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Why This Pepper Is a Florida Favorite

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Mild Sauces

Hot Sauces

Extra Hot Sauces

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By Pepper:

Posts by Pete

Capsicum annuum Explained: The Species Behind Jalapeños, Poblanos, Cayenne & More

Pepper Comparisons: Heat, Flavor, Uses & Key Differences Explained

Chile Pepper Basics Explained: Heat, Capsaicin, Scoville & How Peppers Work

Cayenne Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & How It Becomes Cayenne Powder

Ghost Pepper Explained: Scoville Heat, Flavor, Uses & What Makes It So Hot

Chile Pepper Guide: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Individual Peppers Explained

Mexican Street Food Dishes Explained: Your Complete Guide to Authentic Mexican Favorites

Taco Bar Shopping List: Everything You Need for the Ultimate Taco Night

Traditional Mexican Pan Dulce Explained: 25 Bakery Favorites Every Food Lover Should Know

Orejas Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Palm Pastry That’s Impossible to Eat Just One

Cuernitos Explained: Mexico’s Buttery Bakery Favorite That Makes Every Breakfast Better

Sweet Mexican Empanadas Explained: The Bakery Pastries Filled with Fruit, Cajeta & Pumpkin

Serrano Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Why It Gives Mexican Salsa Its Signature Bite

Pozole Explained: Mexico’s Ancient Hominy Stew Built on Corn, Chiles & Tradition

Chilaquiles Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Tortilla Breakfast Covered in Salsa, Crema & Cheese

Molletes Explained: Mexico’s Open-Faced Bean & Cheese Sandwich That Makes Breakfast Better

Pambazos Explained: Mexico’s Salsa-Soaked Sandwich That Eats Like a Full Meal

Fajitas Explained: Why Authentic Fajitas Are About Beef, Not the Sizzling Pan

Flautas Explained: Mexico’s Crispy Rolled Tortillas Loaded with Flavor

Datil Pepper Explained: Flavor, Heat, Uses & Why This Pepper Is a Florida Favorite

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