Wash and dry the peppers. Any moisture left on the peppers will become icy. Whole peppers: If you have no time, simply put the whole, uncut peppers in a zip-top freezer bag. Squeeze out as much air as ...

Homemade hot sauce is super simple to make, too. At its most basic, a hot sauce is three ingredients: hot peppers, vinegar, and salt.

"Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen" cookbook has this dressing recipe for salads, avocados, fish or chicken. The bonus recipe for hot pepper vinegar must steep overnight.