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 ...

Chile peppers, however, can be so much more than that, especially in their dried form. If most of your experience with chile peppers has been of the raw or ground variety, you’re in for a real treat ...

A couple weeks ago, I asked readers if they had any suggestions on what to do with some dried, Mexican chiles I had purchased at a local grocery store. I bought a bag of cascabel chiles and a bag of ...

This homemade Calabrian chili paste is spicy, smoky, and packed with bold Italian flavor. Made with jarred, fresh, or dried ...

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 beanless chili features rich beef chuck and rehydrated dried chilies for a lingering smoky flavor. Enjoy it with tortillas, cheese, and hot sauce for an extra kick. Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD ...

Dried peppers are a great option when you want to maintain a back stock of flavorful products that won't easily spoil, just in case you need to make salsa with whatever ingredients you have on hand.