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Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo) With Ripe Tomatoes, Jalapeno, and Lime
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Fresh Pico de Gallo

Jalapeno Poppers Stuffed with Cream Cheese, Baked or Air Fried

Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

Medium Heat
Pickled Jalapenos: Quick Vinegar Fridge Pickle or Slow Fermented Brine

Quick Pickled Jalapenos

Stuffed Peppers: Bell Peppers for Rice and Meat, Poblanos for Mild Heat

Stuffed Peppers

Medium Heat
Birria With Beef Braised in a Guajillo, Ancho, and Chile de Arbol Broth
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Birria

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Buffalo Sauce With Hot Sauce Whisked Into Melted Butter, Roughly 2:1

Buffalo Sauce

Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy) Cooked in a Sweet Vinegar Syrup

Candied Jalapenos

Classic Chile Rellenos With Cheese-Stuffed Poblanos in Airy Capeado

Chile Rellenos

Chinese-Style Chili Oil With Sichuan Peppercorns and Crispy Bits

Crispy Chili Oil

Chimichurri Sauce Left Uncooked So It Cuts Through Grilled Meat

Chimichurri Sauce

Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce in a Small Batch Balanced With Acid and Fruit

Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce in a Small Batch Balanced With Acid and Fruit

Habanero Hot Sauce Two Ways: Quick Vinegar Sauce or Fermented Mash

Habanero Hot Sauce Two Ways: Quick Vinegar Sauce or Fermented Mash

Harissa Paste Made With Guajillo, Ancho, Roasted Peppers, and Olive Oil

Harissa Paste Made With Guajillo, Ancho, Roasted Peppers, and Olive Oil

Homemade Vinegar-Based Hot Sauce for Jalapenos, Serranos, or Habaneros

Homemade Vinegar-Based Hot Sauce for Jalapenos, Serranos, or Habaneros

Mango Salsa: No-Cook Sweet Heat from Firm-Ripe Mango and Jalapeno

Mango Salsa: No-Cook Sweet Heat from Firm-Ripe Mango and Jalapeno

Pepper Jelly with Jalapenos, Plus a Fruitier Habanero Variation

Pepper Jelly with Jalapenos, Plus a Fruitier Habanero Variation

Pico de Gallo, a Hand-Cut Raw Salsa Drained to Stay Bright and Crisp

Pico de Gallo, a Hand-Cut Raw Salsa Drained to Stay Bright and Crisp

Roasted Hatch Chiles, Grill or Oven, Peeled and Ready to Freeze

Roasted Hatch Chiles, Grill or Oven, Peeled and Ready to Freeze

Shakshuka: Eggs Poached in a Spiced Tomato-Pepper Sauce in One Skillet

Shakshuka: Eggs Poached in a Spiced Tomato-Pepper Sauce in One Skillet

Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Rice, Beans, and Cheese, Roasted and Baked

Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Rice, Beans, and Cheese, Roasted and Baked

Gochugaru Kimchi With Salted Napa Cabbage, Fermented Until Tangy

Gochugaru Kimchi With Salted Napa Cabbage, Fermented Until Tangy

Pepper Jack Queso Made Smooth with Evaporated Milk, No Velveeta

Pepper Jack Queso Made Smooth with Evaporated Milk, No Velveeta

Thai Chili Paste (Nam Prik Pao) with Charred Shallots and Shrimp Paste

Thai Chili Paste (Nam Prik Pao) with Charred Shallots and Shrimp Paste

Aji Charapita Hot Sauce: Keep the Citrus, Control the Heat

Aji Charapita Hot Sauce: Keep the Citrus, Control the Heat

Ancho BBQ Sauce Blended From Toasted and Soaked Whole Dried Anchos

Ancho BBQ Sauce Blended From Toasted and Soaked Whole Dried Anchos

Authentic Enchilada Sauce From Whole Guajillo and Ancho Chiles

Authentic Enchilada Sauce From Whole Guajillo and Ancho Chiles

Basic Habanero Hot Sauce Simmered With Garlic and Finished With Lime

Basic Habanero Hot Sauce Simmered With Garlic and Finished With Lime

Basic Jalapeno Hot Sauce From Five Ingredients in 25 Minutes

Basic Jalapeno Hot Sauce From Five Ingredients in 25 Minutes

Cascabel Chile Salsa With a Round, Nutty Flavor and Mild Heat

Cascabel Chile Salsa With a Round, Nutty Flavor and Mild Heat

Chile de Arbol Salsa, Sharp and Toasted, for Tacos, Eggs, and Beans

Chile de Arbol Salsa, Sharp and Toasted, for Tacos, Eggs, and Beans

Chipotle Hot Sauce From Dried Morita or Meco Chiles

Chipotle Hot Sauce From Dried Morita or Meco Chiles

Chipotle Meco Salsa With Deep Smoke and Spoonable Body

Chipotle Meco Salsa With Deep Smoke and Spoonable Body

Chipotle Olive Oil Steeped Off Heat as a Smoky Finishing Drizzle

Chipotle Olive Oil Steeped Off Heat as a Smoky Finishing Drizzle

Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce With Whole Pods Kept Tender and Intact

Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce With Whole Pods Kept Tender and Intact

Easy Adobo Sauce, a Smoky Chipotle and Ancho Base for Braises

Easy Adobo Sauce, a Smoky Chipotle and Ancho Base for Braises

Extra-Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce With Thai Chiles and a Small Habanero

Extra-Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce With Thai Chiles and a Small Habanero

Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce in a 3 Percent Brine for 5 to 7 Days

Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce in a 3 Percent Brine for 5 to 7 Days

Fiery Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa, Briefly Toasted for Clean Smoke

Fiery Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa, Briefly Toasted for Clean Smoke

Fresno Hot Sauce From Red Fresnos, Strained Smooth or Lightly Pulpy

Fresno Hot Sauce From Red Fresnos, Strained Smooth or Lightly Pulpy

Garlic Habanero Hot Sauce Built on Soft, Unbrowned Garlic

Garlic Habanero Hot Sauce Built on Soft, Unbrowned Garlic

Ghost Pepper Oil for Dosing by the Drop, Made From Dried Pepper Flakes

Ghost Pepper Oil for Dosing by the Drop, Made From Dried Pepper Flakes

Ghost Pepper Salsa on a Mild Tomato-Lime Base, Dosed in Tiny Amounts

Ghost Pepper Salsa on a Mild Tomato-Lime Base, Dosed in Tiny Amounts

Green Enchilada Sauce Simmered With Stock to Coat Tortillas for Baking

Green Enchilada Sauce Simmered With Stock to Coat Tortillas for Baking

Guajillo Salsa That Pours Smooth, Bright Red, and Mildly Fruity

Guajillo Salsa That Pours Smooth, Bright Red, and Mildly Fruity

Habanero BBQ Sauce for Brushing on Ribs, Wings, and Burgers

Habanero BBQ Sauce for Brushing on Ribs, Wings, and Burgers

Habanero Salsa Verde With Roasted Tomatillos and Heat Added in Stages

Habanero Salsa Verde With Roasted Tomatillos and Heat Added in Stages

Homemade Jalapeno Salsa Verde with Broiled Tomatillos for Tacos and Eggs

Homemade Jalapeno Salsa Verde with Broiled Tomatillos for Tacos and Eggs

Homemade Sriracha Sauce from Fresno Peppers, Ready the Same Day

Homemade Sriracha Sauce from Fresno Peppers, Ready the Same Day

Homemade Thai Chili Sauce with Bird Chiles, Garlic, and Fish Sauce

Homemade Thai Chili Sauce with Bird Chiles, Garlic, and Fish Sauce

Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce: Smoky-Sweet Glaze for the Grill or Oven

Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce: Smoky-Sweet Glaze for the Grill or Oven

Jalapeno Infused Olive Oil, a Same-Week Refrigerator Drizzle

Jalapeno Infused Olive Oil, a Same-Week Refrigerator Drizzle

Jalapeno Jelly: Clear Green Pepper Jelly Set with Liquid Pectin

Jalapeno Jelly: Clear Green Pepper Jelly Set with Liquid Pectin

Jalapeno Salsa: Pepper-Led Red Salsa, Raw or Charred in a Skillet

Jalapeno Salsa: Pepper-Led Red Salsa, Raw or Charred in a Skillet

Jalapeno Salsa Verde: Raw Tomatillo Blender Salsa in 10 Minutes

Jalapeno Salsa Verde: Raw Tomatillo Blender Salsa in 10 Minutes

Pasilla Chile Salsa from Toasted Dried Pasillas, Dark and Mildly Sweet

Pasilla Chile Salsa from Toasted Dried Pasillas, Dark and Mildly Sweet

Roasted Hatch Chile Salsa Led by Peeled Green Chile and Its Saved Juice

Roasted Hatch Chile Salsa Led by Peeled Green Chile and Its Saved Juice

Roasted Red Jalapeno Pepper Hot Sauce, Lightly Charred for Ripe Sweetness

Roasted Red Jalapeno Pepper Hot Sauce, Lightly Charred for Ripe Sweetness

Roasted Tomato Tomatillo Salsa Balancing Sweet Roma with Tart Tomatillo

Roasted Tomato Tomatillo Salsa Balancing Sweet Roma with Tart Tomatillo

Salsa Verde Molcajete Style, Hand-Crushed in Stone for a Coarse Texture

Salsa Verde Molcajete Style, Hand-Crushed in Stone for a Coarse Texture

Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce: Caribbean-Style with Mustard, Vinegar, and Fruit

Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce: Caribbean-Style with Mustard, Vinegar, and Fruit

Scotch Bonnet Salsa: Raw Chile, Tomato, and Lime with Optional Mango

Scotch Bonnet Salsa: Raw Chile, Tomato, and Lime with Optional Mango

Serrano Hot Sauce, Simmered Briefly to Stay Sharp, Green, and Bright

Serrano Hot Sauce, Simmered Briefly to Stay Sharp, Green, and Bright

Simple Habanero Hot Sauce, Blended Raw to Keep the Apricot-Floral Aroma

Simple Habanero Hot Sauce, Blended Raw to Keep the Apricot-Floral Aroma

Spicy Red Pepper Jam with Red Bell Pepper and Fresno Heat, Kept Chunky

Spicy Red Pepper Jam with Red Bell Pepper and Fresno Heat, Kept Chunky

How Do You Make Sweet Thai Chili Sauce That Clings?

How Do You Make Sweet Thai Chili Sauce That Clings?

Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa: Tart and Bright Green with a Smoky Finish

Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa: Tart and Bright Green with a Smoky Finish

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