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Ingredient 101

Let’s learn! In our “Ingredient 101” category, we dive deep into the world of common and uncommon ingredients that play a role in everyday cooking and vegan cuisine. Our ultimate guides are designed to equip you with all the knowledge you need to make the most of these fascinating ingredients. From the smoky flavor of poblano peppers to the sweet intensity of piloncillo, the tender texture of hominy, and the tangy zest of tomatillos, you’ll learn everything there is to know!

Anaheim Pepper Feature

Anaheim Peppers

Habanero peppers.

Habanero Peppers

Bottle of Chamoy

What is Chamoy?

Jalapeño Peppers on a Plate

Jalapeno Peppers

Masa Harina Scoop

What is Masa Harina?

Chiles Chipotles on a Plate

Chipotle Peppers

Cascabel Chiles on a Plate

Cascabel Chile

Pasilla Chiles on a Plate

Chile Pasilla

Piquin Chiles on a Plate

Chile Piquin

Chile de árbol.

Chile de Arbol

Guajillo Chiles on a Plate

Guajillo Peppers

Poblano Peppers

Poblano Peppers

Open morita peppers.

Chile Morita

Tomatillos in a Bowl.

What are Tomatillos?

Mexican Oregano in a Small Bowl

What is Mexican Oregano?

Mexican Chocolate

What is Mexican Chocolate?

Piloncillo Feature

What is Piloncillo?

Serrano peppers.

Serrano Peppers

Hand Holding a Mazapán Candy

What is Mazapán?

Hominy in a Bowl

What is Hominy?

Ancho Chiles Feature

Ancho Chile

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