Homegrown Chile Relleno RecipeIf you grow our Hatch Chile, Poblano, or Anaheim Chile varieties, one of the best ways to enjoy them is in the form of a chile relleno! A delicious serving suggestion is to plate your rellenos and then drizzle warm Ranchero Salsa over the top of them (see the recipe below). Rellenos are usually topped with red or green chile sauce, other additions include guacamole, sour cream, or salsa. There's no wrong way to enjoy them! Here's an authentic recipe to make your own Chile Rellenos f...
Homegrown Sriracha Sauce RecipeHomegrown Sriracha Sauce 1.5 pounds Sriracha Peppers, or other red hot peppers such as cayenne, goat horn, fresno, bishop crown, thai hot, or jalapeno peppers ⅓ cup water 6 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ cup white vinegar Cut off stems of peppers, add to a food processor or blender and add water, garlic, brown sugar, and salt.Pulse, then blend until smooth. Add puree into a large glass jar or pitcher, and keep covered in a cool dark location for 3 ...
Spicy Vegetarian Chili RecipeSPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 6-8 Cups of fresh diced tomatoes (or 1 large (28oz) can of diced tomatoes) 2-4+ diced hot peppers such as Serranos 4 chopped sweet red peppers or bell peppers 2 onions, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cans (15 oz) of kidney beans, drained 2 cans (15 oz) of black beans, drained (or use other beans like pinto beans) 1-2 cups of water (or broth of choice) 1 Cup of Corn, optional 2 tablespoons of chile powder 1 teaspoons of ground cumin Salt &...
Red Chile Powder RecipeRed Chile Powder - Homemade This red chile powder recipe is quick and easy to make from scratch. It has an incredibly robust and vibrant flavor when compared to store bought powders. INGREDIENTS 4-6 cups Dried Red Chile peppers or 4-6 ounces (We recommend a combination of hatch red chiles, ancho, guajillo and any other variety you like, and if you want heat add some arbol or cayenne.) 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder or freshly dehydrated garlic 2 tablespoons Onion Powder or freshly dehydrate...
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles RecipeThis is a simple recipe that you can make in smaller batches to use up your cucumbers and some peppers in the summer months. Quick and easy, you don't have to water bath these delicious spicy pickles, just store them in your fridge. We find that these refrigerator pickles are much crispier than their preserved cousins, you have to eat them a little faster as they don't last as long, but don't worry, they're so good that won't likely be a problem. :) Spicy Refrigerator Pic...
Cilantro Pesto RecipeCilantro tends to come in all at once (it's good to keep sowing it throughout the season as it bolts quickly once the summer warmth arrives, no matter what you do!) So, preserve your precious Cilantro harvest and make Cilantro Pesto! Cilantro pesto with almonds, olive oil, lime juice, fresh garlic or garlic scapes, and spicy green chiles like Jalapenos or serranos is awesome. :) Great with chips, or tossed with pasta or vegetables. Simple Spicy Cilantro Pesto Recipe: Ingredients: ...
Chili Oil RecipeHere is a simple chili oil recipe that is sure to please your tastebuds! Make this chili oil with any fresh or dried hot peppers of your choosing! Traditional hot peppers like Cayenne and Thai Hot Peppers are great for this recipe, but you can also try habanero peppers, or try super hot peppers like the Carolina Reaper or a Trinidad Moruga Scorpion for a super fiery chili oil! You could also try Hatch Red Chiles in oil for a New Mexican twist. The possibilities are endless. Chili Oil Recipe ...
Ghost Pepper Salt RecipeGhost Pepper Salt Recipe This wonderful ghost pepper salt recipe is sure to please any spice-lover! Great to have in your spice cabinet for adding flavor to any dish. Ingredients: Sea Salt (or any salt will do) Dried Ghost Peppers, crushed (be sure to grow all six of our Ghost Pepper seeds! Or, you can use ANY hot peppers or super hot peppers in this recipe) Optional Dried Spices: Add any dried spices desired such as black pepper, cumin, turmeric, curry, garlic, onion or other spices to...
Chocolate, White, Yellow and Red Hot Sauce RecipeHot Sauce Recipe: Cut peppers in half (use about 30 super hot peppers)1 1/2 Cups White vinegar1/2 tsp. Salt1 tsp. Minced Garlic Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Transfer ingredients to a blender and blend. Will make roughly two 8oz jars. Enjoy! Store in the fridge. Try this with Chocolate Habaneros, White Habaneros, any of of our Yellow Super Hots, or any other hot peppers like Jalapenos, Ghost Chiles, etc.
Apple Hot Sauce RecipeApple Hot Sauce Recipe Have a ton of apples from a tree that you don't know what to do with? Like savory? Check out this yummy apple hot sauce recipe that has some sweetness from your apples! 3-6 cups hot peppers (2-3 lbs) 1-2 white onions 1 cup of tomatoes 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, seeds removed, diced, about 2 cups) 1-2 cups apple cider vinegar or white vinegar 10-20 garlic cloves ⅓ cup / 2 oz mustard seed (optional) 1-2 tablespoons salt (use ...
Hot Pepper Sauce Recipe - Quick & Easy!Here is a quick and easy hot pepper sauce recipe: Hot Pepper Sauce Recipe 1.5 cups of Red Hot Peppers (try Fresno, Cayenne, Hot Portugal)5 cloves of Garlic1/4 cup chopped onions or shallots2 teaspoons of Salt1 cup VinegarRemove stems, cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and ribs IF desired to reduce heat, chop. Add all ingredients to a medium sauce pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover to simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool off for about 15 minutes, then add to a blender ...
Jalapeno Salsa RecipeA classic, this Jalapeno Salsa Recipe is sure to please all salsa connoisseurs! Jalapeno Salsa Recipe 2-3 cups of chopped Fresh Tomatoes(or a jar or large 28oz can of preserved tomatoes)1 Bunch of fresh Cilantro leaves(use as much as you'd like)1-3+ Jalapenos - any varietyNote: You can also use any fresh or dried hot peppers for this recipe (Santa Fe Grande Peppers, Cayenne Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Thai Hot Peppers, Red Cherry Hot Peppers, Ghost Peppers, you name it!1/2 Onion, Dic...
Louisiana Hot Sauce RecipeClassic Louisiana Hot Sauce relies on fermentation to develop tangy flavors that are sure to please any hot sauce lover. You can also do a quick version, see the second recipe lower below, if you don't want to wait a couple weeks! But if you have time, try the fermented version, you won't regret it! Louisiana Hot Sauce Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound of Red Hot Peppers: 1 pound, chopped(use cayenne, tabasco, red jalapeno or other red hot peppers) 1 quart - Unchlorinated Water 3 tablespoo...
Savory Apple RecipesHere are some of our favorite ways to use apples, beyond just apple pie. Check out our Savory Apple Recipes below... Savory Apple Recipe: Spicy Zucchini Fritters with Apples & Jalapenos - Shredded zucchini (1-3+ cups)- Flour (1/2cup-1.5+ cups)- 2-3 Jalapenos, chopped- 1/2-1 cup+ green onions, chopped- 1-2 apples skin removed, shredded- 1 egg- 1/2 cup of Peanut butter (or other nut butter, or tahini)- Fresh herbs (chives, oregano, thyme, sage, dill, your choice!)- Curry powder (optional)-...
Roasted Orange Habanero, Carrot & Tomato Hot Sauce RecipeRoasted Orange Habanero, Carrot & Tomato Hot Sauce Recipe:Could this be the best hot sauce ever?! Maybe. - Habaneros (as many as you have)- Orange Tomatoes (Chef's Choice or Pineapple Tomatoes)- Carrots- Garlic (3-6+ cloves)- Vinegar (we used Champagne vinegar)- Salt & PepperRoast some habaneros, carrots and chopped tomatoes in a cast iron skillet to brown a bit and condense. Let cool in a glass bowl, then put everything into a food processor with several cloves of garlic and proc...
Pico de Gallo RecipePico de Gallo Recipe: 1 cup diced white, red or green onions 2-3+ jalapeño or serrano peppers, ribs and seeds removed, finely choppedJuice of one lime2-3+ garlic cloves, minced 5-10+ ripe tomatoes, diced 1 bunch of cilantro, choppedSalt & pepper to taste Instructions: Combine all of the chopped/diced ingredients in a large bowl. Let it marinate for 15 minutes or more, serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos! Variations: You can use any hot peppers in this recipe, includ...
Homegrown Chile Relleno Recipe
If you grow our Hatch Chile, Poblano, or Anaheim Chile varieties, one of the best ways to enjoy them is in the form of a chile relleno! A delicious serving suggestion is to plate your rellenos and then drizzle warm Ranchero Salsa over the top of them (see the recipe below). Rellenos are usually topped with red or green chile sauce, other additions include guacamole, sour cream, or salsa. There's no wrong way to enjoy them! Here's an authentic recipe to make your own Chile Rellenos f...
Homegrown Sriracha Sauce Recipe
Homegrown Sriracha Sauce 1.5 pounds Sriracha Peppers, or other red hot peppers such as cayenne, goat horn, fresno, bishop crown, thai hot, or jalapeno peppers ⅓ cup water 6 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ cup white vinegar Cut off stems of peppers, add to a food processor or blender and add water, garlic, brown sugar, and salt.Pulse, then blend until smooth. Add puree into a large glass jar or pitcher, and keep covered in a cool dark location for 3 ...
Spicy Vegetarian Chili Recipe
SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 6-8 Cups of fresh diced tomatoes (or 1 large (28oz) can of diced tomatoes) 2-4+ diced hot peppers such as Serranos 4 chopped sweet red peppers or bell peppers 2 onions, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cans (15 oz) of kidney beans, drained 2 cans (15 oz) of black beans, drained (or use other beans like pinto beans) 1-2 cups of water (or broth of choice) 1 Cup of Corn, optional 2 tablespoons of chile powder 1 teaspoons of ground cumin Salt &...
Red Chile Powder Recipe
Red Chile Powder - Homemade This red chile powder recipe is quick and easy to make from scratch. It has an incredibly robust and vibrant flavor when compared to store bought powders. INGREDIENTS 4-6 cups Dried Red Chile peppers or 4-6 ounces (We recommend a combination of hatch red chiles, ancho, guajillo and any other variety you like, and if you want heat add some arbol or cayenne.) 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder or freshly dehydrated garlic 2 tablespoons Onion Powder or freshly dehydrate...
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe
This is a simple recipe that you can make in smaller batches to use up your cucumbers and some peppers in the summer months. Quick and easy, you don't have to water bath these delicious spicy pickles, just store them in your fridge. We find that these refrigerator pickles are much crispier than their preserved cousins, you have to eat them a little faster as they don't last as long, but don't worry, they're so good that won't likely be a problem. :) Spicy Refrigerator Pic...
Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Cilantro tends to come in all at once (it's good to keep sowing it throughout the season as it bolts quickly once the summer warmth arrives, no matter what you do!) So, preserve your precious Cilantro harvest and make Cilantro Pesto! Cilantro pesto with almonds, olive oil, lime juice, fresh garlic or garlic scapes, and spicy green chiles like Jalapenos or serranos is awesome. :) Great with chips, or tossed with pasta or vegetables. Simple Spicy Cilantro Pesto Recipe: Ingredients: ...
Chili Oil Recipe
Here is a simple chili oil recipe that is sure to please your tastebuds! Make this chili oil with any fresh or dried hot peppers of your choosing! Traditional hot peppers like Cayenne and Thai Hot Peppers are great for this recipe, but you can also try habanero peppers, or try super hot peppers like the Carolina Reaper or a Trinidad Moruga Scorpion for a super fiery chili oil! You could also try Hatch Red Chiles in oil for a New Mexican twist. The possibilities are endless. Chili Oil Recipe ...
Ghost Pepper Salt Recipe
Ghost Pepper Salt Recipe This wonderful ghost pepper salt recipe is sure to please any spice-lover! Great to have in your spice cabinet for adding flavor to any dish. Ingredients: Sea Salt (or any salt will do) Dried Ghost Peppers, crushed (be sure to grow all six of our Ghost Pepper seeds! Or, you can use ANY hot peppers or super hot peppers in this recipe) Optional Dried Spices: Add any dried spices desired such as black pepper, cumin, turmeric, curry, garlic, onion or other spices to...
Chocolate, White, Yellow and Red Hot Sauce Recipe
Hot Sauce Recipe: Cut peppers in half (use about 30 super hot peppers)1 1/2 Cups White vinegar1/2 tsp. Salt1 tsp. Minced Garlic Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Transfer ingredients to a blender and blend. Will make roughly two 8oz jars. Enjoy! Store in the fridge. Try this with Chocolate Habaneros, White Habaneros, any of of our Yellow Super Hots, or any other hot peppers like Jalapenos, Ghost Chiles, etc.
Apple Hot Sauce Recipe
Apple Hot Sauce Recipe Have a ton of apples from a tree that you don't know what to do with? Like savory? Check out this yummy apple hot sauce recipe that has some sweetness from your apples! 3-6 cups hot peppers (2-3 lbs) 1-2 white onions 1 cup of tomatoes 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, seeds removed, diced, about 2 cups) 1-2 cups apple cider vinegar or white vinegar 10-20 garlic cloves ⅓ cup / 2 oz mustard seed (optional) 1-2 tablespoons salt (use ...
Hot Pepper Sauce Recipe - Quick & Easy!
Here is a quick and easy hot pepper sauce recipe: Hot Pepper Sauce Recipe 1.5 cups of Red Hot Peppers (try Fresno, Cayenne, Hot Portugal)5 cloves of Garlic1/4 cup chopped onions or shallots2 teaspoons of Salt1 cup VinegarRemove stems, cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and ribs IF desired to reduce heat, chop. Add all ingredients to a medium sauce pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover to simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool off for about 15 minutes, then add to a blender ...
Jalapeno Salsa Recipe
A classic, this Jalapeno Salsa Recipe is sure to please all salsa connoisseurs! Jalapeno Salsa Recipe 2-3 cups of chopped Fresh Tomatoes(or a jar or large 28oz can of preserved tomatoes)1 Bunch of fresh Cilantro leaves(use as much as you'd like)1-3+ Jalapenos - any varietyNote: You can also use any fresh or dried hot peppers for this recipe (Santa Fe Grande Peppers, Cayenne Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Thai Hot Peppers, Red Cherry Hot Peppers, Ghost Peppers, you name it!1/2 Onion, Dic...
Louisiana Hot Sauce Recipe
Classic Louisiana Hot Sauce relies on fermentation to develop tangy flavors that are sure to please any hot sauce lover. You can also do a quick version, see the second recipe lower below, if you don't want to wait a couple weeks! But if you have time, try the fermented version, you won't regret it! Louisiana Hot Sauce Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound of Red Hot Peppers: 1 pound, chopped(use cayenne, tabasco, red jalapeno or other red hot peppers) 1 quart - Unchlorinated Water 3 tablespoo...
Savory Apple Recipes
Here are some of our favorite ways to use apples, beyond just apple pie. Check out our Savory Apple Recipes below... Savory Apple Recipe: Spicy Zucchini Fritters with Apples & Jalapenos - Shredded zucchini (1-3+ cups)- Flour (1/2cup-1.5+ cups)- 2-3 Jalapenos, chopped- 1/2-1 cup+ green onions, chopped- 1-2 apples skin removed, shredded- 1 egg- 1/2 cup of Peanut butter (or other nut butter, or tahini)- Fresh herbs (chives, oregano, thyme, sage, dill, your choice!)- Curry powder (optional)-...
Roasted Orange Habanero, Carrot & Tomato Hot Sauce Recipe
Roasted Orange Habanero, Carrot & Tomato Hot Sauce Recipe:Could this be the best hot sauce ever?! Maybe. - Habaneros (as many as you have)- Orange Tomatoes (Chef's Choice or Pineapple Tomatoes)- Carrots- Garlic (3-6+ cloves)- Vinegar (we used Champagne vinegar)- Salt & PepperRoast some habaneros, carrots and chopped tomatoes in a cast iron skillet to brown a bit and condense. Let cool in a glass bowl, then put everything into a food processor with several cloves of garlic and proc...
Pico de Gallo Recipe
Pico de Gallo Recipe: 1 cup diced white, red or green onions 2-3+ jalapeño or serrano peppers, ribs and seeds removed, finely choppedJuice of one lime2-3+ garlic cloves, minced 5-10+ ripe tomatoes, diced 1 bunch of cilantro, choppedSalt & pepper to taste Instructions: Combine all of the chopped/diced ingredients in a large bowl. Let it marinate for 15 minutes or more, serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos! Variations: You can use any hot peppers in this recipe, includ...
