Sea bass fillets soaked in cumin-spiced milk, topped with a cilantro and green chile sauce, then baked in foil packets. Mexican-style fish that stays flaky and moist every time.
Paula's vegetable barley stew combines pearl barley with lentils, cabbage, tomatoes, and green chilies in a vegetable stock base. Hearty, high-fiber, and vegan with warm cumin-oregano spicing.
Slow cooker baked beans with bacon, Rotel tomatoes, green chiles, dark brown sugar, and garlic. Cooked 12 to 14 hours in a crock pot for deep, smoky-sweet flavor.
Fiery chili soup with seared lamb, white hominy, green and red chili peppers, and crushed juniper berries. A hearty, spicy Southwestern-style stew simmered until the lamb is fork-tender.
Garbanzo guacamole blends chickpeas with avocado, lemon juice, garlic, and green chilies for a high-protein twist on classic guac. Chunky, zesty, and ready with no cooking required.
Possee stew made from five cans: stewed tomatoes, chili beans, corn, hominy, and green chilies. A dump-and-heat pantry stew ready in 15 minutes flat.
Authentic Mexican sopa de tortilla with a tomato-chicken broth, crispy fried tortilla strips, fried pasilla chiles, and avocado, cheese, and crema garnishes. The classic comforting bowl of central Mexico.
A delicious accompaniment for any dish. Vary the number of chili peppers in the sauce according to personal taste.
Tex-Mex salsa verde thickened with toasted pumpkin seeds and a quick roux, built on green chilies, parsley and chicken broth. A cooked green sauce for enchiladas, eggs and chips inspired by the El Chico restaurant chain.
A spicy and scrumptious dish made with cabbage, potatoes and hot green peppers.
South Indian upma made with cream of wheat, mustard seeds, urad dal, cashews, green peas, and green chilies. A savory, spiced breakfast or snack that comes together quickly.
Tom yam het is the vegan Thai hot and sour mushroom soup with oyster mushrooms, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chili. Built on vegetable stock and Nam Prik Pow chili paste for a quick 30-minute bowl.
This dish is best at room temperature, although it is good hot or cold also. I have given just the basic recipe; you can add all kinds of things, like corn, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, blanched chayote squash, etc.
Pastel de pescado: a showstopping fish pie of cod and spiced Swiss chard wrapped in buttery pastry, twisted into a rustic topknot and baked golden. A centerpiece dish worth the time.
Slow cooker chicken chili with browned thighs, dried navy beans, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, and sharp cheddar. Set it in the morning, come home to a bowl of smoky, spicy comfort.
This simple but delicious dish is perfect for dinner and it will satisfy both your tastebuds and hunger!
Warm up your days with this savory and delicious corn soup that even Grandpa would enjoy!
South African samoosa filling with mixed vegetables, curry leaves, cumin, turmeric, and green chili. A fragrant, spiced vegetable mixture ready to stuff into pastry triangles for traditional Indian-style samosas.
Broiled snapper fillets and caramelized bananas topped with fresh orange juice, zesty chili peppers, and red onion. A tropical, low-fat dinner that's on the table in 20 minutes flat. Squeeze lime over everything.
This is pleasently warm but not mouth burning hot!
Make-ahead Mexican chicken casserole with corn tortillas, sour cream, green chiles, mushrooms, and sharp cheddar. Refrigerate overnight and bake for an easy crowd-pleaser.
Chicken thighs wrapped around cheese-stuffed green chilis, baked on a bed of toasted salsa rice with cumin and cilantro. A complete Southwestern one-dish dinner that's worth every minute.
Grilled filet mignon sliced thin and marinated in chili paste, fish sauce, and vinegar, then served over crisp lettuce with cucumber-papaya rolls and a zesty lime dressing.
Really enjoyed the dish, it was packed with flavors. I did add some fresh cilantro in the end, and it was delicious. I also made a cucumber rita (yogurt sauce) to balance the heat a bit.
Green chile cheese souffle with Monterey Jack, eggs, green chiles, buttermilk baking mix, and milk. A puffy, Southwestern-style baked egg dish with sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
Loaded Southwestern corn and cheese chowder with sweet potatoes, bacon, beer, green chiles, and melted Monterey Jack. Thick, creamy, and ready in 45 minutes.
Southwestern biscuits and gravy: fluffy masa buttermilk biscuits smothered in a smoky ham gravy loaded with fire-roasted green chiles. Classic Sunday brunch with a New Mexico accent.
Gateaux piments, Mauritian chilli cakes made from soaked chana dal, green chilies, turmeric, and fresh herbs. Deep-fried into crispy golden fritters.
One-bowl black bean casserole with cornmeal, sweet corn, tomatoes, and mild green chiles baked until set. Lacto-vegetarian, low-fat, and simple enough for a busy weeknight.
Fiesta quiche layers fat-free tortillas, cheddar, green chilies, and picante sauce under an egg-substitute custard. A lean Tex-Mex twist on the classic French quiche, ready in 60 minutes.
South American potato platter with cumin-poached chicken, lemon broth, jalapenos, and a fresh tomato-cilantro salsa. A one-pot meal plated family-style with bright, bold Latin flavors.
Tender zucchini baked over a layer of sharp cheddar spread with green chiles, cream of chicken soup, and crunchy buttered breadcrumbs. A cheesy, comforting casserole in 40 minutes.
Creamy Southwestern chicken and corn soup made with skim milk, green chiles, and pimentos. A lighter take on cheesy corn chowder that's ready in 40 minutes.
Mexican salsa fria is a no-cook cold salsa of ripe tomatoes, tomatillos, sweet Vidalia onion, and green chiles sharpened with olive oil and white wine vinegar. Bright, chunky, served icy cold.
A homestyle green chile stew with fire-roasted green chiles, tender beef, stewed tomatoes, and cumin simmered in beef gravy. The kind of recipe that gets passed down through generations.
West African peanut soup with chicken broth, peppers, and chunky peanut butter creates a rich, spicy bowl ready in 30 minutes for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Eggplant kottu with boiled eggplant and mashed chickpeas in a ground coconut-cumin-green chile paste, tempered with mustard seeds and bay leaves. A South Indian vegetarian comfort dish.
A light, refreshing and uber-healthy take on traditional Thai green curry. You can adjust the amount of chilli you add based on how hot you prefer the curry. Serve with black or brown rice (or mixture of the two).
Homemade Thai green curry paste with dry-roasted coriander and cumin, fresh green chilies, lemongrass, and shrimp paste. Stores in the fridge for months and beats store-bought every time.
Quick guacamole dip with mashed avocado, mayo, tomato, green chili, and lemon. 5-minute creamy version that stretches one avocado for a crowd.
Five-ingredient South Texas chuck wagon rub with crushed garlic, dried green chiles, cayenne, and seasoned pepper. A quick, bold paste for steaks, brisket, and grilled meats.
A fragrant South Indian curry sauce made from split peas pureed with green chilis, tempered with popping mustard seeds and curry leaves, then simmered in creamy coconut milk. Spicy, silky, and ready in an hour.
Chicken breasts stuffed with green chiles, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, rolled in crushed tortilla chips and baked until crunchy. Serve with sour cream and taco sauce for a Tex-Mex feast.
Layered Mexican beef casserole with tortillas, creamed corn, enchilada sauce, green chiles, and two cheeses. A crowd-feeding Tex-Mex bake that assembles in minutes.
Layered chicken tortilla bake with corn tortillas, shredded chicken, green chilies, and melted cheddar in a creamy broth sauce. Easy assembly, one dish, 30 minutes in the oven.
Southwestern white chicken chili with cannellini beans, green chiles, cumin, and oregano. A lighter no-tomato chili topped with melted Monterey Jack.
White chicken chili with great northern beans, poached chicken, green chiles, cumin, and a full pound of melted Monterey Jack. Served with sour cream and jalapenos for a hearty Southwest crowd-feeder.
Big-batch coarsely ground sirloin chili simmered low for 6 hours with bell peppers, celery, tomatoes, and green chiles. Beans optional. Serves 16 for chili night or game day.