chilli/chili/chile peppers

Chilli peppers (of all colours) are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add pungent 'heat' to dishes.
The chilli pepper (also chile, chile pepper, chili pepper, or chili) is the berry-fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum which are members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Chilli peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add pungent 'heat' to dishes. Capsaicin and related compounds known as capsaicinoids are the substances giving chilli peppers their intensity when ingested or applied topically.

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  1. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Mark Hix's chunky chilli con carne

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  2. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Chairman Mao's red braised pork

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  3. Diane Lane

    Recipe Rotel Cheese and Beef Dip

    This is a heartier version of the regular Rotel Cheese Dip, and looks really good. I love the meatless version, so I know this will probably become one of my favorites, and will be great to make for holiday parties. It's easy to make, and involves a crock pot, so it will stay warm for a holiday...
  4. Bakemehappy

    Is it necessary to use a few varieties of chilies in one go?

    I am not a fan of chilies but I was requested to prepare a dinner that should have some kick on it. I was thinking maybe I can use chilies for a mild kick. I do not know anything about cooking food a chilies from scratch. I normally buy a bottle of chilies if need be. Do you guys use several...
  5. winterybella

    Spice it up?

    Pull out those chili peppers and hot peppers everyone. New studies are suggesting that these are not only burning our tongues, they might help you live longer. Still, you should not rush out and buy all you can as studies don't seem to be conclusive. I stumbled on the info on CNN and here is...
  6. L_B

    Do you like you chili hot?

    I have had chili cooked by many different people and every time it tastes different. Everybody seems to have their own twist on chili. Mind you I have never had one that I didn't like. I like chili with a kick but I have had ones with sugar in them and that sweet and hot taste was an awesome...
  7. Corzhens

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  8. Morning Glory

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  9. Berties

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