Dried red chili peppers recipes

Chile Colorado is a flavorful and authentic Mexican stew. Tender beef chunks simmer in a tasty red sauce made from dried chili peppers.

Make your own chili powder or flakes with those extra garden peppers be it jalapenos, thai, habanero or pepper of your choice. Be sure to use gloves when handling hot peppers. Be careful when grinding not to get any of the pepper dust into your nose and eyes. As they dry in the oven you'll find yourself sneezing from them. I've dried them whole you have to turn them it takes a little longer. Then you have spots that are not dry. It seems the skin keeps the moisture in. The amount depends…

Learn how to easily rehydrate dried chili peppers for a number of different recipes and applications.

Learn about the essential veggies, spices, and flavorings used when cooking Mexican cuisine. From oregano to cocoa, discover how they are used.

Tanya Klimenko

Crushed red pepper (a.k.a. red pepper flakes) is so much more than a pizza-topping staple. It can be used in nearly any dish to give a dash of unexpected heat. Sure, it's easy to pick up a big bottle of red pepper flakes from the store, but if you're truly adventurous, you can make your own. You can then

Check out or lesson on how to dry and crush your own chili peppers. You will find out that it's super easy, and much better than store bought.

If you like red pepper flakes, like the kind you find at your favorite pizza restaurant, you are going to love how easy it is to make your own!

Uncover the fiery world of dried chili pepper! Explore its health benefits, versatile cooking uses, and tips for storage to spice up your meals.

Authentic General Tso's Chicken -- with green onions and dried red chili peppers.