Ingredients:

• 1 avocado – peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 mango – peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• salt to taste

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• 6 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 12 slices bacon

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• 1 1/2 cups rotelle pasta
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 3 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons chili powder

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1 (12 ounce) package bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 onion, diced
2 pounds large cooked shrimp – peeled, deveined, and cut in half
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
12 corn tortillas
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
salt to taste (optional)

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• 8 chicken leg quarters
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• salt to taste

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• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
• 3/4 cup light olive oil

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Save some time in the kitchen and make your own chili infused olive oil.  This is great to use in soups, stews and other foods that you are preparing. It would also add a wonderful flavor to meats that need a bit of oil coating before barbecuing.   It is super simple and the taste is amazing.

There are two different methods that you can try out.  The first one uses roasted chilis of any kind.  Wash and dry two chili peppers and then cut off the stem and remove the seeds and membranes. Brush the entire chili pepper with some olive … Continue Reading

Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 2 green chile peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste

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• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 cup oyster sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1/4 cup gin
• 2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
• 1/4 cup honey

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• 2 pounds ground beef sirloin
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1/2 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese

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It is really a fun idea to incorporate your home grown bell peppers in to wonderful serving pieces for your appetizers when hosting a party or BBQ. Your decorations can be minimal when using the fresh bells out of your garden.  The beautiful colors of the bells, orange, red, yellow and green, will liven up any table setting.  Here is how to use fresh bell peppers for your next get together.

Preparation: You will want to purchase or harvest large green, red or yellow sweet bell peppers that are fresh and have no blemishes. Wash them under cool running water to … Continue Reading

Summer is in full swing and soon those pepper plants will be bursting with delicious fruit.  We have shared lots of ways to dry and preserve your excess peppers so you can enjoy your peppers as long as you can during the out of season time frame.

If you enjoy a sweet and spicy flavor combo, this recipe is wonderful for homemade pepper jelly.  You can use it on your toast in the mornings and it also makes a wonderful appetizer if poured over a block of cream cheese and served with crackers.  Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

• 2 (6 ounce) containers plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 16 chicken thighs
• olive oil spray
• hot sauce to taste

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• 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
• 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup real bacon bits
• 4 hamburger buns

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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 cup BBQ sauce
skewers

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• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing
• 3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 inch cubes
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon salad seasoning mix
• 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped

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• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/4 cup beer
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) Jack Daniels whiskey
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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• 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons green curry paste
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

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• 12 large dill-style pickles
• 13 large fresh ripe green peppers
• 5 large white onions
• 3 tablespoons table salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons celery seed
• 5 cups granulated white sugar
• 4 cups white vinegar

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• 2 cups chopped semi-sweet chocolate
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 habanero chili, seeded and finely chopped

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• 8 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinless
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 onions, peeled and quartered
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 tablespoon hot (Madras) curry powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk
• 4 whole cloves
• 4 pods cardamom
• 1 cinnamon stick
• salt to taste

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• 12 eggs
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons finely shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon mustard

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• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 6 (12 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• hot sauce to taste

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Ingredients:

• 12 sweet peppers (green and red)
• 12 hot red peppers
• 12 med. onions
• 2 c. sugar (according to taste)
• 1 pt. vinegar
• 2 tsp. salt

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