The ristra, or chile string, is the oldest and also the most attractive method for drying peppers, and it is still customary in many chile-producing countries.
Ensalada de Espinaca con Nopalitos
Nopales or nopalitos are the leaves or pads of the opuntia or prickly pear cactus and are very popular throughout Mexico. They have a tart taste with a texture rather like string beans and are used in stews, soups, salads, and with eggs.
Grill Interrupted
More and more portable grills are hitting the market these days but how portable is too portable? At what point does creativity becoming over-thinking?
Pumpkin Dip (Ajlouke et Potiron)
Tunisian Harissa and other spices transform the ordinary pumpkin into a characterful dish that is eaten cold with bread. Some African chefs even reserve the liquid from the pumpkin to use in soups or casseroles.
What’s the Best Barbecue Wood for Smoking?
We should point out that any of these woods can be used to smoke any meat–we are just commenting on what meats these woods are commonly linked with.
Spicy Lentil Stew with Killer Sausage
This stuff freezes well, it’s hearty, and you can adjust the heat level easily up or down, simply by adding more or less fresh habanero chile.
Two Weeks Left to Enter the 2021 Scovie Awards
The Scovie Awards deadline is 2 weeks away (August 25), but don’t wait until then, you might forget it.
