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New Mexico Chiles: History Legend, and Lore

In Book Reviews, Chile Peppers, History, Reviews, Stories by Mark MaskerLeave a Comment

With most firsthand account books, someone dies or at the very least you get a graphic description of some horrible event, complete with gory photos. This is typically followed by a round of talk show appearances, and up until a few years ago, crying on TV in front of Oprah. You wont’ find any of that crap in this upbeat chile love letter. Unlike many eyewitness-esque works, Kelly Urig’s New Mexico Chiles: History, Legend, and Lore is a positive tribute to an icon from the writer’s childhood. Here’s what I mean…

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Breadless Jalapeno Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

In Appetizers, BBQ - Grilling - Smoking, Burgers, Sandwiches & Dogs, Chile Peppers, Product Reviews, Recipes, Reviews by Mark MaskerLeave a Comment

Years ago, Jack-in-the-Box ran an ad with the lines, “But why a bun? A bun’s neither meat nor cheese.” They were joking. I wasn’t when I stole the idea and used Yanni Jalapeno Grilling Cheese as the bread for this sandwich. The company makes two types of grilling cheese and my cheese-only grilled cheese sandwich idea seemed like a great test flight for their products.

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Grilled Garlic: Appetizer Crack

In Appetizers, BBQ - Grilling - Smoking, Recipes by Mark MaskerLeave a Comment

Leftover garlic is a crime. Or, in my case, a myth. It’s my catnip. Whenever I have some lying around after grilling or barbecuing, I’ll make whatever excuse I need to cook it up and eat it. Like any honest addict, I eventually gave up the pretense and started mainlining it. Instead of a spoon and lighter, though, I use a grill and a spatula for mainlining my drug of choice. Grilled garlic is one of the easiest appetizers ever.

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Red Boats – Spicy stuffed peppers

In Chile Peppers, Recipes by Harald ZoschkeLeave a Comment

Stuffed chiles and peppers are among our favorites and new recipes with us often arise from ingredients that are right there – must still away – like last week before a trip. Sometimes this really great creations coming out, like here in our “Red boats” – long pepper with an upbeat potato and cheese filling. Highly recommended for your enjoyment!