To protect the seedlings from insects, wind and cold temperatures, some gardeners set miniature greenhouses, known as hotcaps, over each seedling.
Red Chile Scallops with Cool Mango-Mint Salsa
First rubbed with Red Chile Rub, then topped with a sweet mango salsa, these scallops are like yin and yang, a perfect balance between cool and spicy.
Yelemecam Sadam (Lime Rice)
This is a popular Southern Indian lime rice recipe that is either served as a side dish to curries or on its own with mango pickle or chutney.
Increasing Pepper Yield in Your Garden
Fruit development is enhanced by increased sunlight. More fruit will set near the top of the plant than within the canopy of leaves.
Cajun-Style Roast Chicken
Cajun-style roast chicken is an elegant presentation but easy to prepare even in the dead of winter.
When Habaneros Ruled the World of Peppers Pt 2
The following is part II of an excerpt from The Habanero Cookbook, by Dave DeWitt and Nancy Gerlach. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1995.
When Habaneros Ruled the World of Peppers Pt 1
The following is an excerpt from The Habanero Cookbook, by Dave DeWitt and Nancy Gerlach. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1995.