So, what is in a name? Call it chili petin, Chile Tepin, Chile Pequin, Chiltepin, Chile Petin, Bird Pepper, Turkey Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, these are all common names for varieties of Capsicum annuum.

Pepper is ubiquitous in cooking, especially in the United States. Black pepper, along with salt, is found on tables across the country, and the two are listed in tandem in nearly every savory recipe ...

Whether you make them at home or opt to purchase pre-mixed blends, these spice blends are a must-have for any home cook.

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. The other night, I got quite high and decided it ...

Hatch green chile season is upon us, and my annual struggle to master the spelling of the pepper perfected in the southeastern region of New Mexico begins anew. Chile refers to the pepper plant in the ...