Chilies are a food with a rich history. As evidenced by some cultures' initial rejection, the chili pepper did not start out as a large cash crop. Instead, it was first embraced in small kitchen ...

The history of the chili pepper is in some ways the history of humanity in the Americas, says Dr. Katherine Chiou, an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology at The University of ...

The chile de arbol pepper is more than an icon of Mexican culture. It's an element of Mexican cuisine that provides the livelihood for hundreds of families in the western state of Jalisco who ...

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Beyond being one of the most popularized rock acts of the last 30 years, The Red Hot Chili Peppers embody California in their history and throughout their music with songs “Californication ...

It is ground into a fine powder and is much hotter than chili powder. Cayenne pepper is used to add a significant amount of heat to dishes. A brief history of chili powder and cayenne The use of chili ...

Sometimes a canning recipe calls for a specific type of chile* pepper. Since peppers vary in heat intensity and flavor, recipes are designed to provide a specific flavor and heat level. Some recipes ...