Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. The other night, I got quite high and decided it ...

If you’re a fan of Tex-Mex flavors, spicy chilis and barbecue, chili powder is probably always stocked on your spice rack. But have you ever asked yourself what’s in your chili powder of choice? Or if ...

I've got a recipe that calls for Chili powder and all I've got is ground Ancho Chile pepper. What's the difference? Can I substitute one for the other or do I need to go out and get Chili powder?

Chili is a hearty soup or stew that’s quite unique. There are many different recipes and variations of ingredients. Seemingly every mom has their own chili recipe, so chances are that the chili that ...

Chile peppers give to us in so many ways, from fresh chiles, to pickled ones, roasted ones, dehydrated ones that get ground into powder, to dried ones reconstituted in liquid for a fabulous sauce. I ...

I tossed on a jacket and boots the first day that the temperature briefly dipped under 65 degrees here in Louisville, Ky. Then I made my way to Toasty’s Tavern, an easy-going neighborhood bar, where I ...

From beanless Texas red to spiced Cincinnati chili, these unique regional styles are worth seeking out. Chili may have its roots in Mexican cuisine, but this humble stew, always made with some sort of ...