Bottom Line: Trader Joe’s Guajillo Salsa is rich and hearty with a nice kick and has many different uses.
When I pay a visit to Trader Joe’s, there are several must-have items that I pick up pretty much every time such as their Habanera Hot Sauce, Italian Bomba Sauce, and Crispy Thai Chilis and Sesame Seeds. On a recent visit, I noticed their Guajillo Salsa and wondered how that had never caught my eye before. I grabbed a jar of the...
Bottom Line: These marinated Calabrian Chili Peppers from Tutto Calabria pack a punch and you will find them quite addictive.
Chili peppers are often associated with Mexico and/or South America along with many Asian countries. But the fact is that ever since these were introduced throughout the world, they have become common in many regions and you can find them in almost any cuisine today. Most people do not connect Italian food with chili...
Bottom Line: These chipotle chilis in adobo sauce from La Costena may not pack a lot of heat, but they have great flavor and can be used in many ways.
Pickled jalapenos are something I have to have in the pantry (or fridge) at all times because I use them (and the juice they are pickled in) on a regular basis (San Marcos is my preferred brand). But there is another type of jalapeno I usually have at the ready and that is the smoked, dried...
Bottom Line: While not very hot, Ragin Cajun All-Purpose Cajun Seasoning has a bold flavor and it is a must-have item for the kitchen (and you can bump up the heat as needed).
Sometimes salt and pepper just isn’t enough, and that is when you want to reach for a good seasoning salt. There are definitely plenty of those out there--some which can be quite pricey, especially if a known chef's name is attached--but you don’t really need to spend...
When it comes to chili peppers, I usually prefer the fresh pod, even when I am putting them on nachos. But then there are those times that the pickled pepper is the perfect pick. (Right Peter Piper?) And for those times, I reach for San Marcos brand jalapenos. (I have not been paid any money to endorse this product . . . but I’m willing to listen to offers.) These are commonly found in most grocery stores—at least here in Texas—and they...