Notice that we have not limited this recipe to the “southeastern corner of Western North Carolina,” but rather have made a universal Carolina recipe.
Mirichi ka Salan (Mild Chiles in a Nutty Sauce)
Chef Sundeep Bhagat from Lucknow, La Porte’s specialist in vegetarian cuisine, created this marvelous recipe for chile lovers that combines the fresh pods with coconuts and other nuts.
Pepper Growing Season 101
Having transplanted your chile pepper plants into an actual garden, it’s time to think about the warmer months ahead.
A Bunch of Ideas for Cinco de Mayo
Each year, we in the US celebrate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas and tacos. It’s a lot like how we commemorate the death of St Patrick in March with corned beef, Lucky Charms, and Shamrock shakes.
Argentine Empanada
And beef is a traditional filling for empanadas that are a very popular appetizer, snack and/or picnic fare in Argentina.
Stuffed Rocoto Peppers
The heat factor in these stuffed rocoto peppers can be very high, but the other ingredients will temper it somewhat. Serve it with hot slices of fresh corn and rounds of sweet potatoes.
Drying Chile Peppers the Old School Way
Here is the way green chile was preserved before the invention of canning and freezers.