Mary Jane’s recipe is based on one by the Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten), but the shoeless TV cook wouldn’t dare to use red chile powder! You will need a springform pan for this cake since it would be difficult to get it out of a regular cake pan in one piece. If desired, you can use semisweet chocolate instead of bittersweet in the filling, and the cake will be slightly sweeter.
Mexican Hot Nuts
Chopped finely, these nuts can be mixed with stuffing for roasted poultry. The nuts will keep for 2 to 3 weeks, refrigerated.
Chili-Spiced Popcorn
This totally addictive snack is a great diversion when watching horror movies on TV or with beer when watching football.
Sweet Potato Chips Dusted with Chimayo Red Chile
This snack is a hot twist on party chips. I have had great success in substituting sweet potatoes for potatoes in many recipes.
Habanero Sauce Party Mix
An entire generation grew up munching on Chex® party mix. Adding the habanero takes it up a few notches on the Scovie Heat Scale!