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.
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.
Smoked Black Bean Dip
This smoked black bean dip recipe is part of a multi-part series devoted to chipotles–those many varieties of smoked chiles.
Sweet n’ Spicy Caribbean Hot Sauce
This sauce is wonderful on grilled chicken and firm fish like salmon. Use it as they would in Trinidad to spice up a fried shark sandwich.