I needed a soup I could throw together fast and leave in the Crock-Pot all afternoon. This recipe does the trick.

Dried peppers do last quite a while, but they can still get ruined if you don't store them correctly. Here's how long they'll ...

There are so many kinds of red-pepper flakes. Getting to know them all can give your dishes a glow up. By viewing dried chile flakes not just by heat level but by flavor, home cooks can wander a world ...

Adding dried chili threads to grain dishes like rice or quinoa can make them more flavorful. Saute some onion and garlic in ...

One of the most popular items on a Chinese takeout menu, kung pao chicken features golden-brown, stir-fried chicken, crunchy nuts and a slick of sweet and savory chili sauce. The moderately fiery dish ...

Rebecca Flint Marx is the former editor of Eater at Home. Her areas of expertise include home cooking and popular culture. Chocolate fondue is one of the most agreeable of desserts: it demands little ...