My homemade chili oil is deeply aromatic, layered with garlic, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, and a blend of crushed dried chiles for balanced heat. Infused with warm spices and finished with ...

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 ...

If you enjoy cooking Italian-inspired dishes, these chile flakes from Southern Italy are a fantastic ingredient to have on ...

If you like a little heat with your pizza, don't reach for that run-of-the-mill shaker of red pepper flakes. Use this Italian ...

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 ...

This weekend I had a recipe in mind involving chocolate. But then, thanks to many fall-ish factors, something else simmered to the surface. Actually, a couple of things. I’ll admit it: In the fall and ...