Q: Greetings Sir Dave:I bought four of your books recently, and they are very informative and great fun. I made cuttings from several plants from last season’s garden: poblano, Fresno, Joe Parker New Mexico, hot wax, jalapeño, serrano, and cayenne. Sadly, all my cayenne cuttings died, the last two during week 7 and 8. It has been 9 weeks since …
Recipes for Arrivivi Gusano chiles?
Q: Dave,I bought some Arrivivi Gusano pepper plants this year and I got a huge crop (bought from the Chile Woman and boy did I get my money’s worth), but I have no clue as to what to cook or make from them. I could make some hot sauces, etc. (the usual) but I am looking for specific recipes for …
Drying Peppers & Salsa Fresca
Q: Good Morning Dave! I have only just discovered this site & it is wonderful! I’m new at growing peppers & I need help. When I bought my plants they were labeled habaneros, but I have since been told they are serranos. I didn’t expect them to really make it…but all 6 plants are producing wonderful little peppers. My question …
Cayennes: Ripening, Recipes for Fresh Cayennes
Q: Hi Dave,I’ve just started out with chile gardening, with cayennes. Can you tell me if the cayennes will turn red after picked, if harvested when still green? Also, I’m having a hard time finding recipes for using fresh cayenne, as most call for ground or dried. Can you direct me to the best source?Thanks, Holly A: Hello Holly:Generally speaking, chiles …
Freezing Peppers
Q: Hey Dave:I buy a lot of peppers (jalapeno, piquin, serrano, and habanero). Can I freeze these peppers without losing any of the original flavor or heat? If so, does it matter for how long? What does it mean when the pepper turns translucent in appearance? Thanks!–Danny Cash A: Hello Danny:You can double bag and freeze them and they’ll be …