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Best Soil Mix for Peppers in Pots: DIY Recipe + 3 Store-Bought Options Explained

The right potting soil can set your growing season up for success. And the wrong mix — too compact, poorly draining, or off in pH — can lead to weak … Read more

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125 Types of Peppers to Grow: Perfect for Beginners and Experts

Looking to add peppers to your garden? If you’re starting peppers from seed, you have lots of choices — here are 125 different types of peppers to grow, from classic … Read more

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Spicy Guacamole Recipe With One Avocado (Quick & Easy)

Wondering what to do with a single avocado? Try this spicy guacamole recipe! With one avocado, you can easily make up to two portions of this deliciousness and add heat … Read more

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5 Easy Steps to Rehydrate Dried Peppers (Just 20 Minutes or Less!)

Got a supply of dried chili peppers? Rehydrating (reconstituting) is a delicious way to unlock flavor — perfect for enhancing dishes like soups, sauces, and marinades. Below, you’ll discover how … Read more

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23 Mexican Chiles You’re Definitely Going to Want to Eat (and Grow!)

Chili peppers (chiles) are the heart of many dishes in Mexican cuisine. From varieties of fresh and dried peppers, heat levels, and the famed “Holy Trinity,” these peppers create delicious, … Read more

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11 Cayenne Pepper Substitute Options For When You Run Out

Need a Cayenne pepper substitute to finish your recipe? These 11 swaps cover ground powders, fresh peppers, and hot sauce, so you find the perfect Cayenne replacement for your dish. … Read more

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45 Perfect Gifts for Hot Sauce Lovers (2025)

Here are the best gifts for hot sauce lovers in 2025. Find hot sauce gift packs and other spicy ideas that will thrill any heat seeker. Top 6 Hot Sauce … Read more

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How to Grow Habanero Pepper Plants In Pots: 3 Best Options Explained

If you love hot sauce and salsa, you probably have the Habanero pepper plant on your growing list. Using these 3 tried-and-true container options, you can grow thriving plants even … Read more

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Chile Guajillo: All About This Dried Mexican Pepper + 7 Guajillo Substitutes

If you love Mexican cuisine, you’ve probably got questions about Chile Guajillo — the dried form of the Mirasol pepper. Here’s everything you need to know about using this medium … Read more

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Chile Ancho: One of the 3 Dried Chiles Essential to Mexican Cuisine

Wondering how to use chile Ancho in recipes? The Ancho — part of the “Holy Trinity” of dried Mexican chiles — is a staple in mole sauce, salsas, stews, birria, … Read more

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Chile Pasilla: About the Delicious “Little Raisin” Pepper + 7 Step Pasilla Sauce Recipe

If you love traditional Mexican cuisine, you’ll want to stock up on chile Pasilla. This guide explains everything you need to know about cooking and growing this beloved Mexican pepper. … Read more

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What to Do after Seeds Sprout & How to Care for Your Pepper Seedlings

Wondering what to do after seeds sprout? And why can pepper seedlings take so long to grow? In this detailed guide, you’ll learn how to care for pepper sprouts indoors … Read more

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