Scotch bonnet peppers aren't the hottest out there, but they still pack a mean punch. If you want to tone down their spice ...

A Scotch bonnet chile is a small variety of chile popular in Caribbean, West African, and Maldivian cuisines. It’s known for its spiciness and can boast up to 40 times more heat than a jalapeño ...

A pile of green, yellow, and red scotch bonnets on a grey countertop. - Camille Delbos/art In All Of Us/Getty Images ...