Why do some cultures crave the numbing fire of the Sichuan pepper while others avoid spice entirely? Explore the science and ...

With the recent crowning of Pepper X as the new Guinness World Record holder for hottest chili pepper, here's a look into just how the spiciness of a pepper is calculated — and some examples of very ...

If you want to appreciate the flavor of a jalapeño, sometimes it helps to remove some of the heat. Luckily, there's a simple hack that makes it easy to do.

Brr! It was a cold weekend in the Adirondacks. When the weather chills, we crave wholesome, starchy food. Enter chili, with ...

If you're in need of a little zing to jump-start your day, adding any one of these ingredients to your breakfast is sure to ...

For over a decade, the finest restaurants in St. Joseph, Michigan have competed for the coveted ‘Chili Pepper Award’ as part of the city’s chili tour. My first stop, Caffe Tosi, they served Birria ...

Is spicy food healthy for you? Spicy foods can help with weight control, plus reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, studies have shown — and consuming more spices may also contribute to a ...

"I can't talk," my husband said in a raspy voice that reminded me of the lead character in "The Godfather" movie. Our daughters and I looked at him. I could see he was able to breathe, and I knew what ...

In a nutshell Chili peppers contain three natural compounds—capsianoside I, roseoside, and gingerglycolipid A—that actually suppress spiciness rather than enhance it Even when peppers contain ...