This is really good, especially if you have a bottle of Aquavit in your freezer that you want to use up.

This is my mom’s recipe, she always made it when I was growing up. No matter where I go, no restaurant can rival the flavor.

If you have seen and liked my recipe for Tomatillio Sauce, you will love this recipe for Chili Verde! Verde means “green” in Spanish. The verde in this meaty stew is supplied by both fresh bell pepper and canned California green chilies, plus chopped parsley. Make this dish ahead and reheat it at mealtime if you like. Serve it in bowls or as a sauce over rice.

Lemon Chile Shortbread is a spiced-up variation on a traditional recipe.

Some of the different things you can do with a hotdog besides just eating on a bun.

Delicious stuffed Chile Rellenos with a red Ancho chile sauce.

Making great salsa is oh-so-simple. Just a few key fresh ingredients and you’re on your way to salsa nirvana.