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May 17, 2026Greek Peppers, Pickles, and Spicy Mezze
Explore Greek peppers, spicy feta spreads, pickled vegetables, and mezze, with attention to texture and seasoning choices.
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May 16, 2026Scotch Bonnet Sauce, Jerk Marinade, and Curry Goat
Compare scotch bonnet sauce, a jerk marinade, and curry goat, with a focus on aromatics, char, and slow cooking rather than maximum heat.
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May 15, 2026Bún Bò Huế, Spicy Bánh Mì, and Cà Ri Gà
Bún bò Huế, spicy bánh mì, and cà ri gà pair chilies with broth, pickles, herbs, or coconut milk in distinctly different dishes.
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May 14, 2026Som Tam, Jungle Curry, and Tom Yum: Three Thai Dishes
Som tam, jungle curry, and tom yum combine chilies with different sour ingredients and herbs. Compare the preparation of each.
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May 13, 2026Scotch Bonnet Sauce, Curry Goat, and Coconut Milk
Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, coconut milk, and other seasonings shape Caribbean pepper sauces and slow-cooked curry goat.
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May 12, 2026Cooking with Harissa, Chermoula, and Mechoui Spice Rubs
Harissa, chermoula, and mechoui spice rubs season stews, vegetables, and roasted meats in different ways. Here's what to look for.
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May 9, 2026Japanese Spicy Noodles: Miso, Sesame, and Chili Seasonings
Miso, sesame, chili oil, and mustard give Japanese spicy noodle dishes different kinds of seasoning. Compare their uses at the table.
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May 8, 2026Tantanmen, Spicy Curry, and Japanese-Inspired Chili Dishes
Explore tantanmen, spicy curry, and Japanese-inspired noodle bowls, focusing on sesame, miso, chili, and the balance of the sauce.
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May 7, 2026Filipino Spicy Dishes with Coconut Milk, Ferments, and Char
Coconut milk, vinegar, fermented seasonings, and charred ingredients provide contrasting flavors in Filipino spicy dishes.
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May 6, 2026Peppers, Feta, and Acidity in Greek Cooking
Use peppers alongside feta, olive oil, tomatoes, and lemon in Greek-inspired cooking, from spreads to braises and vegetable dishes.