364 warm with chile and Recipes

tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped medium-coarse (optional), salt, red onion, minced, garlic, minced and then crushed with the flat side of the knife, dried smoked hot chile such as chipotle or pasilla de oaxaca, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes to soften, drained, seeded, and finely chopped, fresh flavorful chile such as poblano , charred, peeled, and seeded and then chopped medium-fine, dried mild chiles such as ancho , mulato, guajillo, or chilhuacle negro, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes to soften, drained, seeded, and finely chopped, ripe avocados , preferably hass, chopped fresh cilantro , chopped at the last minute

ground lamb, cooked white rice, egg, beaten, cilantro, chopped, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling, hot green chiles , such as serranos or jalapenos, thinly sliced, mild green chiles , such as anaheim or yellow wax chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped, scallions, coarsely chopped, garlic , smashed, warm naan , chopped tomatoes and feta, for serving

dried ancho chiles, bacon, diced, onions, chopped (about 4 cups), flat-cut (also called first-cut ) beef brisket, cut into 2 1/2- to 3-inch cubes, coarse kosher salt, garlic cloves, peeled, chili powder, cumin seeds, dried oregano, ground coriander, coarse kosher salt, fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles (1 3/4 cups), mexican beer, diced roasted green chiles, chopped fresh cilantro stems, chunks seeded peeled butternut squash (from 3 1/2-lb squash), fresh cilantro leaves, chopped red onion, diced avocado, shredded monterey jack cheese, warm corn and/or flour tortillas

chili, dried ancho chiles, bacon, diced, onions, chopped (about 4 cups), flat-cut (also called first-cut ) beef brisket, cut into 2 1/2- to 3-inch cubes, coarse kosher salt, garlic cloves, peeled, chili powder, cumin seeds, dried oregano, ground coriander, coarse kosher salt, fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles (1 3/4 cups), mexican beer, diced roasted green chiles, chopped fresh cilantro stems, chunks seeded peeled butternut squash (from 3 1/2-lb squash), fresh cilantro leaves, chopped red onion, diced avocado, shredded monterey jack cheese, warm corn and/or flour tortillas

dressing and garnish, fish sauce, warm water, juice from 2 limes, sugar, fresh thai chiles , serrano, or jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, chiles minced (see note), garlic clove , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tsp), heads red or green lettuce , washed and dried, leaves separated and left whole, loosely packed fresh thai basil leaves (see note ), loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, crepes, water, rice flour (see note ), coconut milk, scallions , sliced thin, ground turmeric, salt, vegetable oil, ground pork, onion , halved and sliced thin, shrimp (31 to 40 per pound), peeled, deveined , and sliced in half lengthwise, bean sprouts

fish sauce, warm water, limes , juice of, sugar, fresh thai chiles , serrano or 2 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, chiles minced, garlic clove, minced (about 1 tsp), heads red leaf lettuce or 2 heads green lettuce, washed and dried, leaves separated and left whole, loosely packed fresh thai basil (or regular basil), loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, water, rice flour, coconut milk, scallions, sliced thin, ground turmeric, salt, vegetable oil, ground pork, onion, halved and sliced thin, shrimp, peeled, deveined , and sliced in half lengthwise (31 to 40 per lb), bean sprouts

chuck, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, canola oil, plus more for frying, yellow onions, peeled and sliced in 1-inch rounds, garlic, peeled and smashed, low-sodium beef stock, white vinegar, warm water, enchilada sauce , recipe follows, corn tortillas, grated cheddar, grated pepper jack cheese, sliced green onions, sliced black olives, sour cream, for garnish, boiling water, dried california chile pods, dried guajillo chile pods, dried pasilla chile pods, canola oil, yellow onion, peeled and chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, petite diced tomatoes , preferably fire roasted, dried mexican oregano, ground cumin, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

live dungeness crabs (or get a couple of iced ones from the sea food counter), each about 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 lb, fresh red chiles, stemmed, seeded and, chopped or 6 dried asian chiles (3 inches long), stemmed, seeded, chopped and soaked in warm water to cover for 10 minutes, drained, minced garlic , or to taste, minced shallots, grated gingerroot, vegetable oil , plus additional, ketchup, water, thai sweet chili sauce, fresh lime juice, cornstarch combined with 2 tbsp water, sliced scallion for garnish

tom wickham , portland, or, head napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 3 cups), sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup), fresh cilantro , leavesfinely chopped, lime, juiced, ground cumin, salt and pepper, dried ancho chile and 1 dried pasilla chile, seeded, stemmed, and soaked in warm water for at, least 30 minutes , or 4 tbsp good-quality ground chile powder, minced fresh jalapeno chile pepper, minced onion, garlic, minced, ground cumin, chipotle chile in adobo sauce, salt, tomato paste, hearty red wine (like zinfindel or cabernet sauvignon), plus more if needed, freshly ground beef (*see cook s note below ), chili rojo , recipe follows, salt and pepper, ripe avocados, peeled and pitted, sour cream, jalapeno chile pepper, finely minced , optional, minced red bell pepper, lime , zested, lime, juiced, ripe tomato or 2 roma tomatoes, diced, salt and pepper, sharp cheddar, good-quality soft hamburger buns, remaining chili rojo, recipe follows, mixed with 1/2 cup ketchup

boned pork shoulder (butt), most of fat trimmed, dried california or new mexico chiles (see quick tips below ), dried pasilla chiles, flour, garlic cloves, coriander seeds and dried oregano, cumin seeds, chopped tomato and onion, chopped green bell pepper and chopped seeded anaheim chiles, fresh lard, divided, instant beef bouillon, garlic salt, chopped cilantro sprigs and sliced green onions, fresh masa (masa fresca, dough made from ground dried corn kernels and no lard or salt); or 8 cups dehydrated masa (also sold as corn flour, masa harina, or instant corn masa mix), mixed until smooth with 5 1/4 cups warm water, baking powder, salt, russet potatoes, dried cornhusks (see quick tips below ), pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained, sliced pickled jalapeno chiles, drained

this earthy-tasting , full-flavored pork and hominy stew originated in mexico, although it is now extremely popular in the american southwest. this stew is typically accompanied by an assortment of crunchy toppings (each in a small bowl) and warm tortillas. verde means green in spanish and green pozole, not surprisingly, is lighter and more refreshing than red pozole. green pozole is prepared with lots of cilantro, fresh jalapenos, and tomatillos. these ingredients are cooked for a very short time; the flavors are bigger, brighter, and fresher than pozole with red sauce. a slightly different set of garnishes accompanies green pozole as well: diced tomato, diced avocado, and minced jalapeno. in other words, forego the cilantro, oregano, and ancho chile puree garnishes suggested for pozole rojo., stew, bone-in pork picnic shoulder roast , (about 5 lb), salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, onions , chopped coarse (about 3 cups), garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 5 tsp), chopped fresh oregano leaves , or 1 tsp dried mexican oregano, low-sodium chicken broth, hominy , white or yellow, drained and rinsed, verde sauce, tomatillos , husked, washed, and quartered, jalapeno chiles (medium) , stemmed, seeded, and chopped coarse, onion , chopped coarse, water, fresh cilantro leaves and stems (about 5 cups), limes , cut into quarters, head romaine lettuce , sliced crosswise into thin strips, radishes , sliced thin, onion , minced, fresh cilantro leaves , roughly chopped, fresh oregano , or dried mexican oregano, chopped, corn or flour tortillas , warmed

masa harina, warm water, vegetable oil, chopped serrano chile or 2 tsp finely chopped jalapeno (seeds too for extra heat), very finely chopped garlic (about 2 medium cloves), white onion, finely chopped, two 7.6-oz cans huitlacoche, drained , or 8 oz mixed wild mushrooms, coarsely chopped, salt, chopped fresh cilantro, roasted tomato-chile de arbol salsa , recipe follows, crema fresca (preferably the cacique brand), or creme fraiche thinned with a little water, crumbled queso fresco (preferably the cacique brand), for garnish, tomatoes (about 4), chile de arbol , depending on how spicy you like it, olive oil, garlic, crushed, white onion, chopped, chopped fresh cilantro, salt, freshly ground black pepper

store-bought flour tortilla chips, unsalted, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, grated semisweet chocolate, grated white chocolate, creme fraiche , recipe follows, warm berry salsa , recipe follows, sour cream, heavy cream, sugar, orange-flavored liqueur , such as triple sec, granulated sugar, liqueur of choice , such as orange-flavored cognac, butter, at room temperature, white wine vinegar, blueberries, raspberries, hot sauce , chile-garlic sauce, diced peppers or chile seeds, optional

butter, broken spaghetti or orzo, garlic, peeled, onion, peeled, ripe tomato, grain rice, chicken stock, generous pinch saffron, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, dried guajillo chile peppers or dried red new mexico chile peppers, stemmed, chicken stock, olive or vegetable oil, garlic, finely chopped, onion, chopped, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, tomato sauce, almonds, toasted and ground, olive or vegetable oil, ground chicken, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, corn tortillas, warmed or charred, queso fresco, crumbled, handful fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

bone-in beef short ribs, kosher salt, dried california chile peppers, stemmed and seeded, dried pasilla chile peppers, stemmed and seeded, dried ancho chile peppers, stemmed and seeded, tomatoes, cored and quartered, white onion, quartered, garlic, black peppercorns, achiote paste (available at latin markets), cumin seeds, freshly ground pepper, corn tortillas, warmed, pickled red onions, for topping (below ), lime wedges, for serving

bbq rub, ancho chile powder, sweet paprika, dried oregano, ground coriander, dry mustard, ground cumin, ground black pepper, kosher salt, bbq sauce, canola oil, spanish onion, coarsely chopped, garlic, coarsely chopped, ancho chile powder, paprika, ketchup, water, heaping tbsp dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, dark brown sugar, honey, molasses, salt and freshly ground pepper, barbecued onions, bbq rub , recipe above, bbq sauce , recipe above, vidalia onions , cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, canola oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, pickled roasted peppers, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, thinly sliced, sugar, kosher salt, roasted red bell peppers, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced, roasted yellow bell peppers, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced, chopped fresh oregano leaves, avocado crema, ripe hass avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped, water, lime, juiced, rice vinegar, honey, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, red curry paste, canola oil, fresh lime juice, skirt steak, cut in half or thirds crosswise, salt and freshly ground black pepper, clover honey, fresh lime juice, flour tortillas , wrapped in foil and warmed on the grill for 5 minutes, bbq onions, pickled roasted peppers, avocado crema

olive oil, chicken legs and thighs, skin removed, salt, ancho chile powder, yellow onion, thinly sliced, garlic, thinly sliced, ancho chile, coarsely chopped, new mexican chiles, coarsely chopped, chicken stock, cilantro, plus more chopped, for garnish, flour tortillas, warmed, salsa verde , recipe follows

stew, bone-in pork picnic shoulder roast , (about 5 lb), salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, onions , chopped coarse (about 3 cups), garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 5 tsp), diced tomatoes, chopped fresh oregano leaves , or 1 tsp dried mexican oregano, low-sodium chicken broth, dried ancho chiles, hominy , white or yellow, drained and rinsed, limes , cut into quarters, head romaine lettuce , sliced crosswise into thin strips, radishes , sliced thin, onion , minced, roughly chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh oregano , or dried mexican oregano, ancho chiles , pureed and prepared with the stew, corn or flour tortillas , warmed