A couple weeks ago, I asked readers if they had any suggestions on what to do with some dried, Mexican chiles I had purchased at a local grocery store. I bought a bag of cascabel chiles and a bag of ...

Ancho chiles are super popular dried peppers in Mexico and the American Southwest. They taste mild and earthy, which makes them perfect for tons of different dishes. People use them as a main ...

Yesterday, I talked about how to turn dried, Mexican chiles into powder or paste that can be used in any number of dishes. Today, we’re going to put those ingredients to use in a batch of chili con ...

So, you found a bag of dried chiles in the back of the pantry, but they're cracked and as dry as paper. Maybe you wanted to make a delicious bowl of spicy, slow-cooked beef chili, but now you're ...

This story was originally published in MIX magazine on March 3, 2012. By Ivy Manning You wouldn't be caught dead with a tin of preground pepper, and your nutmeg is always freshly ground from the ...

Dried peppers are a great option when you want to maintain a back stock of flavorful products that won't easily spoil, just in case you need to make salsa with whatever ingredients you have on hand.