It's impossible to talk about hot peppers without talking about the Scoville scale — the way the hotness of peppers is rated.

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The science pros at The King of Random dare you to try eating the world’s hottest pepper.

I cooked with the world’s hottest peppers — it got spicy, smoky, and a little painful.

Young foodies want flaming hot chicken and el diablo chimichangas. And restaurants desperately trying to hold onto customers are happy to oblige.

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Year XO Royal was crowned Best Cognac at BevTest 2025, leading eight Gold medals—four for Courvoisier. Here are the winners ...

Chili pepper compounds that suppress heat may also help manage pain. If you’ve ever second-guessed a spicy order, take note: a new study has identified molecules that can temper the heat of chili ...

Chunky’s Burgers in San Antonio brings the heat with their Four Horsemen challenge, featuring a burger loaded with some of ...

Sweet and spicy is a culinary pairing that's found in cuisines around the world — here's why the two flavors work so well together.

I think I first tasted the long crimson pepper at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York in 2017. Every summer since, I’ve noticed it pop up as a special on menus, which has made me wonder more than ...