Ranked as the Guinness World Record’s hottest pepper, the Carolina Reaper peaked at about 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units, the scale used to rank how spicy peppers are.

From the spicy kick of serranos to the intense burn of habaneros, hot peppers have established themselves as essential ingredients in millions of kitchens worldwide. Unlike black pepper ...

Chili peppers make a spicy addition to all kinds of dishes—Italian arrabbiata, Chinese Kung Pao chicken, Mexican mole sauce and Indian curry are some of our favorites. Different types of chilies ...