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Hot, Hot, Hot Chile Pepper Vinegar
By Dr_Mom
![Hot, Hot, Hot Chile Pepper Vinegar](/media/8d/87/ef2f60f27c734a28bfc03e65cbd6808a5e15.jpg/rh/hot-hot-hot-chile-pepper-vinegar.jpg)
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Preparation time 5
- Enough peppers to fill the jar of your choice. You can use jalapenos, serranos or even habaneros if your very brave or any combination of pepper you like.
- White or Apple Cider Vinegar
Use with caution, vinegar is a great solvent for capsaicin so all the heat from the peppers will go right into the ...
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How to Make Green Chile Sauce from Powder
![How to Make Green Chile Sauce from Powder](/media/25/97/7e75bac6fe8bfc131d23ced3840c5b4a279c.jpg/tsp/how-to-make-green-chile-sauce-from-powder.jpg)
By á-17968
Green chile sauce is at the core of New Mexican meals
- 2 teaspoons bacon drippings, butter or oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoon green chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground toasted cumin seed OR 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon fresh Mexican oregano OR 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Stuffed Poblano Chiles with Sausage & Corn
![Stuffed Poblano Chiles with Sausage & Corn](/media/cf/49/51f587a06db99e5e964c5ab30bc065c2fa70.jpg/tsp/stuffed-poblano-chiles-with-sausage-and-corn.jpg)
By á-174535
For stuffing, in a small saucepan combine the water, farro, chipotle pepper, and the 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup farro, rinsed
- 1 dried chipotle chile pepper*
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage (remove casings, if present)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/3 cup finely chopped green sweet pepper
- 1 fresh serrano chile pepper, sliced*
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup bottled diced pimiento or roasted red sweet pepper
- 3/4 cup steamed red kidney beans or canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn cut from cob
- Sea salt
- 8 fresh poblano or pasilla chile peppers, roasted, seeded, and peeled (see Tip)
- Salsa (optional)
Chile Con Queso
![Chile Con Queso](/media/de/dc/bd4875315d84773e775fe88fef7ac80b513d.jpg/tsp/chile-con-queso.jpg)
By Tricia33
This recipe makes a LOT of queso, so I often let it cool slightly, split it up into two or three Ziplocs, and store
- *32 ounces Velveeta Cheese
- *1 can 10 ounces can milk
- *1 pound Pork Sausage or hamburger (optional - can be made with or without)
- *7 ounces Chopped Green Chilies or more to taste (or approximately 5 chiles)
- *1 whole Yellow Onion (or less to taste)
- *Can of stewed tomatoes (Mexican is best)
Sweet and Spicy Chile Pepper Jelly
![Sweet and Spicy Chile Pepper Jelly](/media/40/6d/02d35dc1949f64f88880d7adc1ad32c2fa5f.jpg/tsp/sweet-and-spicy-chile-pepper-jelly.jpg)
By á-174535
Pulse bell peppers and chiles in a food processor until very finely chopped (be careful not to purée)
- 4 red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
- 2 red chiles (such as Fresno), coarsely chopped
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
Chilli Rellenos
![Chilli Rellenos](/media/b4/a4/b34241a2cffde0099a3b47b8fd0ba283f3ca.jpg/tsp/chilli-rellenos.jpg)
By Beefman-2
Bring the family together with a delicious Mexican cuisine spread around the table
- 4 Pasilla, poblano or anaheim chilies
- 1 pound queso fresco cheese or Mexican 4 cheese blend
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup oil
- FOR THE SAUCE
- 4 roma tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chicken broth powder
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves
Mexican Cornbread Casserole
![Mexican Cornbread Casserole](/media/59/90/53c5e4d64a4e96d502c94e8433ed66ac7411.jpg/tsp/mexican-cornbread-casserole.jpg)
By HyzQueen
Mexican Cornbread Casserole is the epitome of comfort food
- 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 can cream style corn
- 2 chopped jalapenos
- 6 ounces Mexican cheese or more
- 1 1/2 pounds hamburger
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
Spicy Jalapeño Philly Cheese Steak Sliders
![Spicy Jalapeño Philly Cheese Steak Sliders](/media/77/dc/6f5f6270316f95051b7b5d2e357b7c94630d.jpg/tsp/spicy-jalapeno-philly-cheese-steak-sliders.jpg)
By á-25138
Spicy, cream cheesy beef, topped with sautéed onions and jalapeño peppers, topped with a slice of provolone chees...
- 1 (1.5-pound) beef chuck roast, shaved into thin slices (most grocery store butchers will do this for you)
- 2 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into thin rings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12-ounces Kraft Philadelphia Spicy Jalapeño Cream Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 8 pretzel rolls or other roll of choice for slider buns
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
Spicy Sangre Blood Orange Margarita
![Spicy Sangre Blood Orange Margarita](/media/7e/33/ca42a178bc28f30657363099901faae47bfc.jpg/tsp/spicy-sangre-blood-orange-margarita.jpg)
By á-4939
Blood orange juice and muddled jalapeños make this margarita spicy and with a dark color, with the same flavors of...
- 2 slices jalapeño or serrano chile
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 4 ounces blood orange juice
- 1 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec
- juice of half a lime
Jalapeño, Crab, & Corn Dip
![Jalapeño, Crab, & Corn Dip](/media/1c/2d/a51e0ae389c2b2ec2dbd4efcf73dc103c0cc.jpg/tsp/jalapeno-crab-and-corn-dip.jpg)
By á-174535
Jalapeños take the mildness of corn and crab up a notch and add heat and color to a dip so chunky, its almost a me...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1/2 cup red sweet pepper, chopped (1 small)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup sliced pickled jaalapeño peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
- 2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (4-ounces)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- Blue corn chips
Chipotle Meatball Appetizers
![Chipotle Meatball Appetizers](/media/ef/57/adfcb53a1ecbac9aa10ab15bcb56ac1430ca.jpg/tsp/chipotle-meatball-appetizers.jpg)
By carvalhohm
Chipotle meatball appetizers have a little heat and are good to eat! Nested in bite-sized pastry cups and topped wi...
- 1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 12 frozen Italian-style meatballs (1/2-ounce each), thawed and halved
- 4 (1-ounce) pieces mozzarella string cheese
- 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, cut into 24 small slices
Spicy Canned Banana Peppers
![Spicy Canned Banana Peppers](/media/a8/60/41ed9ef344f886640c46f4cbf99f3751d12f.jpg/tsp/spicy-canned-banana-peppers.jpg)
By á-47820
I took two recipes & combined them to make these Spicy Canned Banana Pepper
- 4 C banana pepper, about 10-12 peppers
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced in half
- 2 tsp whole black peppercorn
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard seed
- 1 1/2 C water
- 1 1/2 C white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt, or pickling salt
- 4 cups banana peppers, about 10-12 peppers
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorn
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or pickling salt
Beef Stew
![Beef Stew](/media/f1/fd/c242ec6be096dfc19cef272b6d412fed0c22.jpg/tsp/beef-stew.jpg)
By mahto
This Beef Stew recipe combines the rich flavors of strong coffee with meaty beef stew meat and spicy ground chipotl...
- 1 1/2-pounds lean beef stew meat, cubed
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
- chopped cilantro, optional to garnish
Salsa Verde
![Salsa Verde](/media/bc/92/058623a8fc9f78458f6ed6593908c0377194.jpg/tsp/salsa-verde.jpg)
By kelsa94
Make your own homemade salsa verde and you'll never buy it in a jar again
- 12 ounces fresh tomatillos, husked or 1 (13-ounce) can tomatillos, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 fresh serrano or jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Hoisin-Glazed Halibut With Bok Choy & Bulgur
![Hoisin-Glazed Halibut With Bok Choy & Bulgur](/media/31/8c/7c233181c2801d35b2961b061f8a9e363b68.jpg/tsp/hoisin-glazed-halibut-with-bok-choy-and-bulgur.jpg)
By mahto
Hoisin-Glazed Halibut With Bok Choy and Bulgur is the Hoison sauce-laced, Asian-inspired, slightly spicy, main cour...
- 1 cup bulgur
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 heads baby bok choy, about 1/2 pound total, quartered lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut, striped bass, or cod fillets
- 1 fresh Fresno red chili, sliced
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Grilled Whole Fish with Chile &...
- 1 (6-pound) cleaned sea bass or other firm white-fleshed fish
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- salt to taste
- 15 cilantro sprigs
- 5 large basil sprigs
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 Thai or serrano chiles, halved lengthwise
- 1 lime, thinly sliced crosswise
- lime wedges, for serving
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Grilled Halibut with Watermelon...
- HALIBUT:
- 1 pound skin-on halibut fillet
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- WATERMELON SALSA:
- 2 cups chopped, seedless watermelon
- 2 Thai chiles, or 1 serrano pepper, finely minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, about 1/2 small
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced, about 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh juice from 1 lime
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Ancho Cream Sauce
- 4 cups water
- 3 teaspoons dry instant beef broth (regular or vegetarian, see note)
- 8 ounces tomato paste
- 3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
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Jalapeño-Cheese Grits Casserole
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill coarse-ground cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup canned green chiles, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 large eggs, beaten
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Pastele Stew
- STEW:
- 4 pounds pork butt, cut into cubes
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 bundles cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 5 Hawaiian chili peppers
- 3 cups water
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 1 can pitted whole olives
- MASA:
- 8 green bananas, I used 4 and it was plenty
- ACHIOTE OIL:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- achiote seeds
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Chiles en Nogada (Picadillo Filled...
- FILLING:
- 6 large chiles poblanos, roasted
- 1 plantain (platano macho) *the plantain should be yellow with a little hint of green, but not black
- Olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, crushed
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 chipotles in adobo, minced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 tomatillo, diced
- 1/3 cup diced green apple (I used granny smith)
- 1/3 cup diced pear
- 1/3 cup diced peach
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- NOGADA SAUCE:
- 3/4 cups pecans
- 1/4 cup blanched almonds
- 3/4 cup milk
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 3 teaspoons sugar or to taste
- 1/3 teaspoon white pepper
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste
- EGG BATTER:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
- GARNISH:
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped
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Crab Toast with Lemon Aioli
- LEMON AIOLI:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- CRAB TOAST:
- 1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over, shells removed
- 2 tablespoons fennel fronds, chopped
- 1 to 2 serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt to taste
- 4 (3/4-inch thick) slices country-style sourdough bread
- lemon wedges (for serving)
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Chiles en Nogada - Chiles in...
- FILLING:
- 12 poblano chiles, roasted, seeded, and deveined
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- 6 eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Corn oil
- 3 pomegranates, seeded
- Parsley
- 2 pounds ground pork (1kg)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves
- 8 tablespoons butter (125g or 1 stick)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups tomato puree (1 L)
- 1 apple, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 peaches, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 plantains, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup candied citron, finely chopped (60g)
- 1/4 cup raisins (30g)
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds, coarsely chopped (70g)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Walnut sauce
- 2 cups walnut halves (225g)
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds (70g)
- 1 cup queso fresco (or feta cheese) (125g)
- 1/2 cup half-and–half (125ml)
- 1/4 cup sherry (60ml)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
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3-3-3 Chili
- 5 slices bacon cut into pieces
- 1 pound beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/2 pieces
- 1 (8-ounce) package hot Italian sausage casings removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon pickled jalapeno juice (optional)
- 1 chile de Arbol pepper, crushed or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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