Produce Briefs...
Hot House Cucumbers
Similar to common cucumbers, hothouse cucumbers are much longer, contain fewer seeds and are most often called English cucumbers.
Green Swiss Chard
Swiss chard leaves grow on a pale whitish-green stalk. Shiny and dark green, the crinkly green leaves offer a taste that lies somewhere between asparagus and celery with possibly a hint of beet.
Seasons/Availability
Hatch chile's peak season begins mid- to late August.
Current Facts
Because of their short season, roast and peel them for storage in the freezer throughout the year.
Description/Taste
Hatch chiles are a broad marketing term for several varieties of New Mexico chiles, including Big Jim, Barker, and R-Naky. They have a similar meaty flesh and mild-medium heat.
Applications
Use in Chile Con Queso, Chiles Rellenos, and Chile Verde. Roast them for use in salads, soups, stews, dips, and sandwiches. Infuse in chocolate.
Geography/History
Located right in the middle of the Rio Grande agricultural territory, Hatch, New Mexico, declared itself to be the Chile Capital of the World. "Hatch chilies" refer to the five or six main cultivated varieties of New Mexico chiles. The most common is the NuMex 6-4 Heritge. It comes from a long line developed by New Mexico State University. Others are Barker, Big Jim, and R-Naky. They have similar growth and flavor profiles. New Mexican chiles have a short growing period. They're planted in April and harvested in August and September.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Hatch Chile Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Hatch chile's peak season begins mid- to late August.
Current Facts
Because of their short season, roast and peel them for storage in the freezer throughout the year.
Description/Taste
Hatch chiles are a broad marketing term for several varieties of New Mexico chiles, including Big Jim, Barker, and R-Naky. They have a similar meaty flesh and mild-medium heat.
Applications
Use in Chile Con Queso, Chiles Rellenos, and Chile Verde. Roast them for use in salads, soups, stews, dips, and sandwiches. Infuse in chocolate.
Geography/History
Located right in the middle of the Rio Grande agricultural territory, Hatch, New Mexico, declared itself to be the Chile Capital of the World. "Hatch chilies" refer to the five or six main cultivated varieties of New Mexico chiles. The most common is the NuMex 6-4 Heritge. It comes from a long line developed by New Mexico State University. Others are Barker, Big Jim, and R-Naky. They have similar growth and flavor profiles. New Mexican chiles have a short growing period. They're planted in April and harvested in August and September.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Hatch Chile Peppers. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Use Real Butter |
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Blue Cornmeal Crusted Green Chiles |
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Risotto Balls with Hatch Chiles, Fresh Corn, and Queso Oaxaca |
