What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Food Whisperer: Red Hot Chili Peppers! Hello. My name is Gail and I’m addicted to red pepper flakes. Seriously. Sometimes my husband has to ask me to scale back on the capsaicin factor. In that case, I simply place the jar next to my plate and sprinkle away. It wasn’t until recently I realized the health benefits of crushed red peppers. According to Healthy Eating*, “Red Peppers soothe upset stomach and ulcers, bolsters heart health, regulates diabetes, and fortifies the immune system.” That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
Ingredients:
1 pound red peppers, cayenne or chili with stem on.
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 175°. Wash red peppers; pat dry. Arrange peppers on a baking sheet in a single layer without touching. Bake overnight, or 10 hours. Snap off stems and crush dried peppers, using a mortar and pestle. Store in an airtight jar.
*healthyeating.sfgate.com
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I use dried red chili flakes in almost everything. I have this spice mix called chili explosion that I pick up from the grocery store and I use it for everything! I will definitely try your recipe. Red Chili flakes make all the difference. Loved this post, thanks for sharing Gail. 🙂 I had no idea about all the health benefits, thanks again for sharing. 🙂 I hope you have an amazing Thursday. 🙂
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It’s good to hear you’re on board. Yay for red pepper flakes! 🍃🌶
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Before I read it, I was going to say how healthy you are getting from these hot little things! 🔥🔥🔥
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Truth. 😊
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I dried any peppers I couldn’t use fresh in my food dehydrator – out in the garage. The smell was so strong with some peppers it would gag you if dried inside.
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It can be overpowering! 🌶🌶🌶
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Easy to prepare for yourself. Will try that out!
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They come in handy, that’s for sure. 🍃🌶
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😊
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Your dinner table must look like mine. Main dish in the middle. My plate with a jar of red pepper flake next to it. Ha! My story too!
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Kindred spirits, Laura. 🌟✨💫
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Thanks for the shout out! 🙏🏻
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I have a container of dried chilies and now I know what to do with them. Thanks!
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You won’t regret it, I promise. 🍃🌶
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Interesting!
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It’s a staple in Gail’s Kitchen. 🍃🌶
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