Hi Dave:Can pasilla and pablano chilies be substituted for each other … and is there a difference? My grocery store had only “pasilla” chilies but the picture looks the same.I have a recipe to make “green rice.” It calls for 2 poblano chile peppers (to be combined in a blender with warm chicken stock and cilantro) and then simmered with …
Deep-Fried Cajun Turkey for Christmas
By Mike Stines, Ph.B. Despite the three-day process, it’s well worth the effort to cook turkey this way. Created in the South, this method of cooking a turkey is gaining popularity all across the country. This process produces a succulent turkey and if the oil is at the correct temperature, a crisp, not greasy skin. Turkey fryers—a heavy-duty stand with …
Heavenly Holiday Heat: Traditional Desserts with a Tangy Twist
By Denice Skrepcinski Recipes: Chimayo Chile Pecan Pie Habanero and Lime Cheesecake Chimayo Chile and Chocolate Mousse Cranberry & Chipotle Tiramasu Red and Green Empanadas Peppered Strawberries in Champagne As a devout chilehead, I constantly look for a little bit of heat in my food. I’ve found my favorite recipes for fiery appetizers, sizzling soups, and exciting entrees. The only …
A Chile-Blessed Christmas Around the World
By Nancy Gerlach, Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central Food Editor Emeritus Editor’s Note: Nancy Gerlach and her husband Jeff retired a few years ago and now live in Yucatan, Mexico. The illustration at left is by Cyd Riley. Recipes: Posole (Pork and Posole Corn) Glazed Gammon (South African Glazed Ham) Jamaican Rice and Peas Linguine con le Vongole (Linguine with …
Making Thailand’s “Chile Water”
Making Thailand’s “Chile Water” Story and Photos by Austin Bush Recipes Nam Plaa Phrik Nam Phrik Ong Nam Phrink Kapi with Fresh and Fried Vegetables Nam Phrik Num A Variety of Nam Phriks and Other Ingredientsin the Market in Satun, Southern Thailand The first Thai dish I ever learned to make is probably the simplest Thai …