Remember that not all regular chili powders are the same. Most are made with a blend of different peppers, but some contain other spices like onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano.

Sriracha is one of the most famous hot sauces around the globe, used in many spicy and scrumptious dishes. As a spicy food lover, you expect to have it always nearby. But, what to do when you run out of this infamous sauce and just can't run to the store? Oh no! All there’s left to do is find something else in your kitchen to take it's place.

Even before being domesticated, six to eight thousand years ago, chilis had found a way to spread over more land and proliferate more widely by using birds as their seed carriers. Not only do birds fly and can spread the seeds over long distances but they also swallow the fruit whole, which keeps the seeds intact and allows them to germinate once they are “dropped”.

For outstanding flavor, it is essential to use slow and low heat to infuse (bloom) the oil with the flavor of garlic and ginger. High heat could burn the spices and result in an off taste.

Paprika is a popular spice known for its vibrant color and rich flavor. It is made from dried and ground Capsicum annuum peppers, which are commonly known as chili peppers or bell peppers. The specific type of pepper used to make paprika can vary, resulting in different varieties of paprika with distinct flavors and heat levels.

For dishes needing that punch of heat from red pepper flakes: