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China and the World – of Chile Peppers

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By Gerald Schmidt At left: Bigger definitely is better – another company presented peppers grown from its (hybrid) seed in these impressive rows. Chinese tomatoes in Italian pasta sauces, Chinese peppers on the Mexican market—the whole world is connected, and it seems that China is at the center of it all. Coming out of more than a century in which …

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Southwestern Vegetarian Fiesta

Lois Manno Cooking with Chiles at the Holidays Leave a Comment

By Nanette Blanchard       Recipes Zucchini and Hominy Soup Carrot Salsa Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas Green Chile Enchiladas Green Beans with Piñon Nuts Corn Olé Apricot-Almond Empanaditas Orange Sherbet Mexican Coffee Editor’s Note: these recipes appear in Nanette’s book ‘Tis the Season: A Vegetarian Christmas Cookbook. Christmas in the southwest is a wonderful time. Farolitos (paper bags filled …

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Sizzling Snacks for Holiday Entertaining

Sara Bergthold Cooking with Chiles at the Holidays Leave a Comment

    By Dave DeWitt Recipes Poblano Pepper Rings Peppered Walnuts Mexican Hot Nuts Chile-Spiced Popcorn Brilliant Bayou Pumpkin Seed Snack Sweet Potato Chips Dusted With Chimayo Red Chile Habanero Sauce Party Mix Pakoras Shikarbadi-Style Ah, the holidays…when friends can drop in unexpectedly and expect to be fed. Don’t be caught unprepared! Here in New Mexico, a really great party …