The hottest pepper in the world used to be the Carolina Reaper, so it's little wonder that the current record holder is made ...

For the love of spicy peppers, here's a look at some dishes to try at Wilmington-area restaurants.

The world’s new spiciest pepper officially has no chill whatsoever. Fans of hot and spicy food have something new to add to their menu. A tiny new pepper on the scene has enough punch to claim the top ...

If you like HOT...head to Taco Bell. But you'll have to be in Ohio for now. The restaurant chain has started testing reaper ranch fries in Ohio locations. The reaper ranch fries are an upgrade from ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive track the chemical reaction as pepper heat hits your stomach, causing your body to sweat, shake, and even struggle to breathe.

For some folks, spice is more than just a culinary preference — it’s a way of life and a source of pleasure even. There exists a tight-knit community of chiliheads, a self-proclaimed label awarded to ...

Hot peppers’ spicy heat is measured in Scoville heat units, named for Wilbur Scoville. The level of heat was originally determined by a panel of individual tasters. (Tetiana Kolubai/Dreamstime) Don’t ...

Don't worry if the rest of your family does not appreciate the spicy heat that your favorite hot peppers add to entrees, beverages and desserts. Proper pepper selection, care and preparation can help ...