From shifting Scoville levels to chef preferences, here’s why 'make it spicy' misses — plus smarter ways to order, tweak at the table, and recover.

Chili pepper compounds that suppress heat may also help manage pain. If you’ve ever second-guessed a spicy order, take note: a new study has identified molecules that can temper the heat of chili ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways A study showed that moderately spicy meals led participants to eat 11% to 18% less food without reducing enjoyment.Capsaicin may boost ...

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Spicy food can also make you feel downright euphoric, courtesy of a rush of endorphins and dopamine. That surge of mood-boosters is essentially your body trying to compensate for the perceived pain, ...

The days of plain, predictable school lunches are fading in some districts. Mystery meat is out. Bolder options like honey chipotle grilled chicken sandwiches are in. Across the country, school kids ...

The one thing that truly brings people together? Say it with us, DIPS! These easy dip recipes are perfect for any holiday party, tailgate, snack time, and more.

After a long day, sometimes all you have enough energy for is heating up some leftovers and turning on Netflix. But while microwaves provide an easy and convenient solution for reheating food, not all ...

When life gives you peppers, have a party. Prime time tailgate season convenes with the late summer hot pepper harvest, offering abundant delights perfect for the occasion. Lucky for me, a generous ...

Melbourne-based cook and author Julia Busuttil Nishimura offers up her take on muhammara – a tasty, terracotta-hued ...