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...
Homegrown Chile Relleno RecipeIf you grow our Hatch Chile 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 from scratc...
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 ...
No-Peel Tomato Sauce RecipeYes, you can leave skin on tomatoes when making sauce! Just use a food processor to transform whole tomatoes into sauce. This saves lots of time from having to boil the tomatoes first to loosen the skin enough to peel. We also figure keeping the skins on retains all the vitamins and minerals that the skin contains. The main reason people peel tomatoes for sauce is that if not processed, then you get little curled up skins in your sauce. But a food processor grinds them all up and even makes a...
Homegrown Sambal Oelek RecipeHomegrown Sambal Oelek Recipe This delicious spicy condiment is delicious on everything from stir fries to soups to sandwiches or even just with some crackers or chips. Kick it up a notch with hotter peppers, and feel free to mix and match hot peppers for a deeper range of flavor. We like to use whatever hot peppers we have on hand! INGREDIENTS 1 pound of homegrown red chile, washed & de-stemmed(use any kind of red chile you are growing, such as Cayenne peppers, Goat Horn peppers, ripe ...
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...
Pasilla Mole RecipePasilla Mole Recipe Ingredients 4 to 6 dried pasilla pepper pods (you can also use a combination of various types of dried red chilies - check out our Mexican Pepper Seed Gift Bundle - The Holy Trinity with Guajillo, Pasilla & Poblano seeds) 1 cup chopped tomatoes 6 cloves garlic, minced1 cup chopped onion 1 cup veggie or chicken broth ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds (or use tahini) 2 tablespoons raisins ½ tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground pepper ½ tsp ground coriander 2 oz d...
Tomatillo Hot Sauce RecipeTry this amazing roasted Tomatillo hot sauce with green jalapenos. 😊💚🔥TOMATILLO HOT SAUCE RECIPE:6-12+ Tomatillos4-6+ Green Jalapenos (we used unripe Orange Jalapenos but you can use any green hot pepper!)4+ Cloves of GarlicVinegar to taste/consistencySalt & Pepper to tasteCut tomatillos and jalapenos in half and roast in a cast iron pan or on the grill to blister the skins a bit, let cool in glass dish. Blend all the ingredients including the garlic and salt and pepper in a food processo...
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 red 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, in...
Spicy Beet Greens RecipeWe love growing beets!! They are so delicious and so easy to grow. Did you know you can also eat the greens? Recipe posted below! Spicy Beet Greens Recipe: Ingredients: Olive oil Beet greens, washed and cut into 2-inch pieces 3+ cloves garlic, minced Crushed hot pepper flakes to taste Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: Heat up the oil in a heavy sautée pan. Sautée the beet greens and garlic until the greens are wilted and tender, 5 to 8...
Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp RecipeThis recipe was inspired by a similar dish we enjoy at La Vaquita Marina Restaurant, San Felipe, Baja California. It has amazing flavor and is easy to make. The Poblano peppers have mild to medium heat and make this meal a crowd pleaser. Poblano pepper heat is at 500 to 1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 4 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion 1 lb. medium fresh shr...
Spicy Zucchini Fritters RecipeSpicy Zucchini Fritters Recipe When you have a giant zucchini or lots of summer squash, make a big batch of these spicy fritters and enjoy all week! 4-8 Cups of shredded Giant Zucchini or any summer squash2 teaspoons salt, pepper to taste2-3 eggs* (add extra egg or 2 if the zuke is a GIANT!)1/2-1 Cup+ chopped Green Onions, or any onion and/or shallots1/2-1 Cup diced red or Green Chiles or Hot Peppers to taste(use any hot peppers you desire, roasted chiles are great in this recipe!) 2-3+ Ga...
No-Peel Salsa Recipe from Homegrown TomatoesCan you leave skin on tomatoes when making salsa? You sure can! This is the easiest way to make salsa Making this food processor salsa for canning your tomatoes and peppers is the perfect way to save some time! No-Peel Tomato Salsa Recipe: • Tomatoes• Hot Peppers• Garlic Cloves, diced • Onion, chopped• Cilantro, chopped• Lime, juiced• Salt, Pepper, tiny bit of sugar to taste• Dash of Cumin (optional) DIRECTIONS: Core your tomatoes and peppers, slice in half. We like to use all types of hot ...
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...
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...
Homegrown Chile Relleno Recipe
If you grow our Hatch Chile 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 from scratc...
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 ...
No-Peel Tomato Sauce Recipe
Yes, you can leave skin on tomatoes when making sauce! Just use a food processor to transform whole tomatoes into sauce. This saves lots of time from having to boil the tomatoes first to loosen the skin enough to peel. We also figure keeping the skins on retains all the vitamins and minerals that the skin contains. The main reason people peel tomatoes for sauce is that if not processed, then you get little curled up skins in your sauce. But a food processor grinds them all up and even makes a...
Homegrown Sambal Oelek Recipe
Homegrown Sambal Oelek Recipe This delicious spicy condiment is delicious on everything from stir fries to soups to sandwiches or even just with some crackers or chips. Kick it up a notch with hotter peppers, and feel free to mix and match hot peppers for a deeper range of flavor. We like to use whatever hot peppers we have on hand! INGREDIENTS 1 pound of homegrown red chile, washed & de-stemmed(use any kind of red chile you are growing, such as Cayenne peppers, Goat Horn peppers, ripe ...
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...
Pasilla Mole Recipe
Pasilla Mole Recipe Ingredients 4 to 6 dried pasilla pepper pods (you can also use a combination of various types of dried red chilies - check out our Mexican Pepper Seed Gift Bundle - The Holy Trinity with Guajillo, Pasilla & Poblano seeds) 1 cup chopped tomatoes 6 cloves garlic, minced1 cup chopped onion 1 cup veggie or chicken broth ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds (or use tahini) 2 tablespoons raisins ½ tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground pepper ½ tsp ground coriander 2 oz d...
Tomatillo Hot Sauce Recipe
Try this amazing roasted Tomatillo hot sauce with green jalapenos. 😊💚🔥TOMATILLO HOT SAUCE RECIPE:6-12+ Tomatillos4-6+ Green Jalapenos (we used unripe Orange Jalapenos but you can use any green hot pepper!)4+ Cloves of GarlicVinegar to taste/consistencySalt & Pepper to tasteCut tomatillos and jalapenos in half and roast in a cast iron pan or on the grill to blister the skins a bit, let cool in glass dish. Blend all the ingredients including the garlic and salt and pepper in a food processo...
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 red 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, in...
Spicy Beet Greens Recipe
We love growing beets!! They are so delicious and so easy to grow. Did you know you can also eat the greens? Recipe posted below! Spicy Beet Greens Recipe: Ingredients: Olive oil Beet greens, washed and cut into 2-inch pieces 3+ cloves garlic, minced Crushed hot pepper flakes to taste Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: Heat up the oil in a heavy sautée pan. Sautée the beet greens and garlic until the greens are wilted and tender, 5 to 8...
Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp Recipe
This recipe was inspired by a similar dish we enjoy at La Vaquita Marina Restaurant, San Felipe, Baja California. It has amazing flavor and is easy to make. The Poblano peppers have mild to medium heat and make this meal a crowd pleaser. Poblano pepper heat is at 500 to 1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 4 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion 1 lb. medium fresh shr...
Spicy Zucchini Fritters Recipe
Spicy Zucchini Fritters Recipe When you have a giant zucchini or lots of summer squash, make a big batch of these spicy fritters and enjoy all week! 4-8 Cups of shredded Giant Zucchini or any summer squash2 teaspoons salt, pepper to taste2-3 eggs* (add extra egg or 2 if the zuke is a GIANT!)1/2-1 Cup+ chopped Green Onions, or any onion and/or shallots1/2-1 Cup diced red or Green Chiles or Hot Peppers to taste(use any hot peppers you desire, roasted chiles are great in this recipe!) 2-3+ Ga...
No-Peel Salsa Recipe from Homegrown Tomatoes
Can you leave skin on tomatoes when making salsa? You sure can! This is the easiest way to make salsa Making this food processor salsa for canning your tomatoes and peppers is the perfect way to save some time! No-Peel Tomato Salsa Recipe: • Tomatoes• Hot Peppers• Garlic Cloves, diced • Onion, chopped• Cilantro, chopped• Lime, juiced• Salt, Pepper, tiny bit of sugar to taste• Dash of Cumin (optional) DIRECTIONS: Core your tomatoes and peppers, slice in half. We like to use all types of hot ...
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...
