Your love for spicy foods runs deep. But, smothering your chilli or grain bowl in Sriracha is so not your thing anymore. If you want to take your fiery food game to the next level, the world’s hottest peppers are where the money’s at. Don’t know where to start? These 13 too-hot-to-handle peppers are at…
7 Insanely Spicy Chilli Oil Recipes
If you’ve been to a half-decent Vietnamese restaurant I’ll bet you’ve come across a little jar or tin of this baby. Chilli oil is a super flexible oil which is great for spicing up your stir fry or mixed through a beautiful Italian pasta. Best part is, a little goes a long way. See our 11…
How To Stop A Chilli Burn
The right chillies can bring a delightful flavour and spice to any dish. Depending on the type of chilli you could be dealing with sweetness or third-degree burns. I’m personally one to savour a slight burn or enjoy a runny nose, but if you’re here I’m assuming you need a cure and pronto – so skip ahead; Milk…
7 Unknown Health Benefits of Chilli Peppers
Chilli peppers are a delicious and exciting way to get some spice in your life! Part of the vegetable family & with hundreds of varieties of peppers available, it’s easy to pick your desired level of spice. Whether you like a subtle heat or a fiery blast of spice, chillies don’t only offer culinary value, they also offer a number of…
Types of Chilli Peppers (Chilli 101)
There are literally dozens of chili pepper varieties, ranging in taste from sweet and mild to a four-alarm blaze inside your mouth. Different types of chili peppers are used to flavour the signature dishes of many different countries. The spiciness of chili peppers comes from a chemical called capsaicin, and spiciness is measured in Scoville…
Preserving Chilli: Four Ways To Preserve Peppers
Chilli peppers are used in many different cuisines to add flavour or a bit of spice. It can be used fresh or to create condiments. The many uses of chilli peppers make it an easy decision to grow them in your home garden. However, since it’s such an easy item to grow, you sometimes end…