18 Types of Peppers and How to Cook With Them

Truly international in their appeal, peppers—some might say chiles—are integral to cuisines worldwide. All types of peppers are part of the genus Capsicum, including hot and sweet varieties. According to Danise Coon, senior research specialist at New Mexico State University‘s Chile Pepper Institute, “chile” generally refers to a pepper that’s spicy, while a “pepper” can … Read more

Spicy Beef Noodle Soup With Mushrooms Recipe

This spicy beef noodle soup recipe has a special skill you might not expect: It has the power to cool you down. Similar to iconic dishes like Vietnamese bún bò huế and bún riêu, which are frequently eaten on the hottest days of the year, the soup combines chile heat (in the form of a … Read more