Ghost peppers and za'atar spice blends are two spices that can heat up a recipe. LISA POWELL / STAFF Ghost peppers and za'atar spice blends are two spices that can heat up a recipe. LISA POWELL / ...

The death of a 14-year-old boy following his participation in a foodmaker's "One Chip Challenge" that dared consumers to eat just one of its intensely spicy tortilla chips has renewed attention on the ...

Marking a 100,000-subscriber milestone with a ghost pepper challenge, this video captures the experience while keeping the focus on fun and safe participation. Nestlé to shed ice-cream business in ...

If you like your spicy food “muy caliente” and think you’ve got the cast-iron stomach for what some would consider a nuclear bomb to the gut, here’s a red-hot competition to get you all fired up.