Here are links to the food bloggers whose sites I enjoy and find useful. Clicking on a link will open their blog in a new tab. I encourage you to check out their sites—they offer wonderful recipes and helpful information.
PepperScale -recipes not a vegan
The Hot Pepper List: Know Your Spice
PepperScale – recipes not a vegan
Hot Sauce Rankings: Flavor, Heat, Usability
Making The Most Of Peppers In Vegan Cuisine – explore the variety of peppers available and how you can use them in different dishes. – Check our Chris’ “Power of Greens” blog.
29 Types Of Peppers from Mild to Hot (With Photos!) – From bell peppers to Carolina reapers, we’re covering the most popular types of peppers from mild to hot in this helpful guide to pepper varieties! – Check out Sarah’s “live eat learn” blog.
The Role of Pepper in Vegetarian and Vegan Cuisine – Peppers, with their wide spectrum of flavors and heat levels, play a significant role in vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Check out “The Kitchen Community” blog.
Discover the World of Peppers: A Guide to the Different Types of Peppers – Peppers do more than make you plate colorful. They offer a range of flavors and culinary experiences. These can light up your taste buds and elevate your meals. Check out the “Evergreen Blooming” gardening blog.
Peppers I Often Use -Mostly Mild
Shishito Pepper 50-200, Sweet, Grassy, Citrusy, Smoky – Japan
From https://pepperscale.com/shishito-pepper/
Poblano Pepper 1000-1500, Earthy – Mexico
From https://pepperscale.com/poblano-peppers/
Kashmiri Chili 1000-2000, Fruity, Sweet – India
From https://pepperscale.com/kashmiri-chili/
Anaheim Pepper 500-2500, Fruity, Sweet – Mexico
From https://pepperscale.com/anaheim-pepper/
Pasilla Pepper 1000-2500, Sweet, Fruity, Earthy – Mexico
From https://pepperscale.com/pasilla-pepper/
Guajillo Pepper 2500-5000, Tangy, Crisp, Smoky – Mexico
From https://pepperscale.com/guajillo-pepper/
Hatch Pepper 1000-8000, Buttery, Earthy – United States
From https://pepperscale.com/hatch-peppers/
Jalapeño Pepper 2500-8000, Bright, Grassy, Bitter – Mexico
From https://pepperscale.com/jalapeno-peppers/
Puya Pepper 5000-8000, Sweet, Fruity, Bitter – Mexico
From https://pepperscale.com/puya-pepper/
Aleppo Pepper 10,000, Bright, Tart, Earthy, Salty – Syria
From https://pepperscale.com/aleppo-pepper/
Serrano Pepper 10,000-23,000, Bright, Grassy – Mexico
From https://pepperscale.com/serrano-peppers/
Cayenne Pepper 30,000-50,000, Neutral (peppery), lightly sweet – French Guiana – From https://pepperscale.com/cayenne-pepper/
Thai Peppers (Birds Eye) 50,000-100,000, Fruity, Earthy – Thailand
From https://pepperscale.com/thai-peppers/
Habanero Pepper 1000,000-350,000, Sweet, fruity, tropical, smoky – Mexico – From https://pepperscale.com/habanero-pepper/
- Basic Pepper Spice Mix:
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder