There are several ways that you can mix things up when cooking. One way is to experiment with chilies and peppers. These spicy ingredients can improve the taste and excitement of your dishes as well as provide you with several health advantages. Studies conducted on the properties of chilies have shown that the oils in some hot peppers can actually fight the virus that causes the common cold, and the compound capsacin found in chilis can be used as a pain reliever. Other research has also shown that spicy food can actually super charge your metabolism and help you to increase the number of calories that you are able to burn each day.
When shopping for a chili pepper you will want to make sure that you select a chili or pepper that has the heat that is appropriate for your dish. If you are not familiar with chilies then remember this rule of thumb: smaller chilies tend to be hotter than larger chilies. Chili hotness is generally posted next to the chili at the supermarket.
Selecting a good fresh chili or pepper in the supermarket is very simple, all you have to do is look at the appearance of the chili or pepper. Good peppers and chilies will be brightly colored, the skin will not be bruised or damaged and the chili will be firm. If you make an indent in the chili’s skin when you squeeze it gently, or if the chili is limp, then it has already passed its prime. Don’t buy it.
Spicing up traditional Jewish recipes, chicken recipes and beef recipes is easy to do. Simply add a diced chili that will compliment your other ingredients.
