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There are hot peppers and then there are HOT peppers. This afternoon we were talking about the Scoville rating system and how some peppers are hotter than others. The Scoville scale measures how hot chili peppers are.
Definition: Habanero
Habanero A type of very hot chile with a distinct flavor. The small, lantern shaped chile is native to the Yucatan region of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the north coast of South America. With a delicate looking green, yellow, to orange color (in terms of ripeness) these chilies make excellent fresh salsa and sauces.
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Not Your Regular Nachos: Chili Con Queso Nachos
A couple of weeks ago, I featured audreystar's recipe for chili con queso. While she served her variation as a warm dip, I decided to experiment with the cheese as a nachos appetizer. I substituted chicken habanero sausages for the Jimmy Dean and used a combination of Velveeta and sharp cheddar cheeses.
An Evening with Bittman's Jambalaya
A few weeks ago, I met my friend April for a birthday dinner at Farmer Brown in San Francisco. They're known for down-home style soul food and a festive atmosphere — seriously, it's like going to a party at someone's house. Neither April nor I ordered the jambalaya, but another friend did, and we both ended up having food envy.We thought about planning another trip out but figured it would be more fun to make it ourselves.
You've Seen the Pics, Now See the Menu
The Oscars are just around the corner — fill in your ballot for a chance to win fab prizes! — and last week I tempted you guys with photos from the Governors Ball preview However, I didn't give a full rundown on what was going to be served. If you were wondering what was pictured in the sea of tastiness, get prepared.
Which BBQ Sauce Would You Choose?
A few weeks ago, my sister and I found ourselves at a Buffalo Wild Wings — how had I never heard of this chain before? — contemplating their multitude of bbq sauces. They have 14 different kinds to choose from and eventually we settled on Mango Habanero (which was absolutely delicious) and Spicy Garlic.
All the News That's Fit to Eat - July 11
- Don't miss this interesting article on how big chain restaurants have to evolve quickly in order to keep up with our growing foodie nation. Also, what I've been telling folks for years, British candy bars taste better than American ones, plus discover my favorite summertime treat: Vietnamese summer rolls. - New York Times
- Even in foggy San Francisco, solar ovens efficiently utilize nature's rays for everyday cooking.
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