Perhaps even more ubiquitous than ground cayenne, crushed red pepper flakes are my go-to when I want to add heat to just about anything, including soups, stews, pasta sauces and slices of pizza.

When prepared with some crispy garlic it becomes an excellent substitute for chili crisp and an addictive dip for bread and tortillas. Aleppo pepper is named after the city of Aleppo in Syria ...