Cayenne pepper is often described as a slow burn – one that comes on slowly in the back of your throat. For some, the feeling is satisfying – and this medium heat coupled with a mild sweetness ...

Add asparagus and crushed red pepper, and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine, and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, until liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes.

If you like spice, you’re probably familiar with cayenne peppers. The long, thin, bright red chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a member of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. It’s related to ...