From drinks and dips to entrées and sides, The Pioneer Woman's top 10 spicy recipes have major fire and flavor. Browse all ...

Several key transitions are currently defining the industry’s direction regarding spicy culinary techniques: 1. The Shift Toward Regional Authenticity Consumers are moving away from generic heat ...

There’s something telling about the fact that so many of us now seek pleasure in a controlled burn. Walk into almost any ...

The chemicals that make food spicy don't target taste receptors, but rather temperature receptors in the tongue. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Many years ago, I became a Phaal Curry Monster, meaning I was brave (and dumb) enough to accept a restaurant’s challenge to eat a plate of chicken drenched in curry made of the spiciest peppers on ...

A common belief is that spicy food damages the stomach or causes ulcers. In reality, ulcers are typically caused by bacterial ...

While it has been difficult for researchers to deem whether some of the older discoveries of spices are proof of actual spicy cooking, clay pots found in Germany and Denmark carried traces of ground ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food—some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy ...