Warning! Salmonella-contaminated jalapeño and serrano peppers might be in your refrigerator. Read the details here.
Avocado, Tomato, and Serrano Salsa
Just a great salsa! Serrano peppers give it a very steady heat level.
How Did Chile Peppers get to New Mexico?
According to many accounts, chile peppers were introduced into what is now the U.S. by Capitan General Juan de Oñate, the founder of Santa Fe, in 1598.
Pickling and Canning Peppers | A Primer
Chiles lend themselves well to pickling or preserving in a brine or solution of vinegar and other seasonings.
What to Grow with Chile Peppers
What grows well with chile peppers in a garden? Jose’s stories of Milpas conjured forth that question into my mind last week.
Meet the Serrano Pepper
A very well-known and wise hot sauce maker once told me he prefers serranos over jalapenos because they’re more consistent in their level of heat.
Candied Peppers: How-to
Harald Zoschke’s excellent article on candied chiles is another great way for preserving your little garden hotties and it makes them sweet to boot. Here’s the process he wrote up for us in Candied Capsicums. You can also check his original story for recipe inspiration.
