Marinated Barramundi on the Barbie with Spicy Sauce

Mark Masker December 8, 2015 Cooking with Chiles at the Holidays Leave a Comment

Christmas Down Under falls in the middle of summer and is often celebrated on the beach with the holiday feast cooked on the “barbie.” Prawns, steaks, chicken, and lobster, as well as fish, are all popular entree choices to be cooked on the grill. Barramundi is a white-fleshed fish popular in Australia but seldom found outside the country, but other fish such as cod or swordfish can be substituted.

Mexican Hot Nuts

Mark Masker August 1, 2015 Cooking with Chiles at the Holidays, Recipes Leave a Comment

Chopped finely, these nuts can be mixed with stuffing for roasted poultry. The nuts will keep for 2 to 3 weeks, refrigerated.

Ensalada de Espinaca con Nopalitos

Dave DeWitt July 31, 2015 Cooking with Chiles, Cooking with Chiles at the Holidays Leave a Comment

Nopales or nopalitos are the leaves or pads of the opuntia or prickly pear cactus and are very popular throughout Mexico. They have a tart taste with a texture rather like string beans and are used in stews, soups, salads, and with eggs.