This is a recipe I’ve used for years and years and it always works and is always wonderful. Traditionally these are prepared with cheese fillings, but a cooked meat mixture, or a combination of meat, dried fruits and nuts also works well. When I’m processing a large bag of chile, I always set aside the largest, whole chiles for this dish.

This all-purpose sauce recipe is from the southern part of New Mexico, 
where green chile is the one of the state's top food crops and is used 
more commonly than the red form. It is a great topping for enchiladas 
and is often served over scrambled eggs. Variations: To thicken the 
sauce, make a roux by sauteing 1 tablespoon flour in 1 tablespoon 
vegetable oil, taking care not to let it burn. Slowly stir the roux into 
the sauce and cook to the desired thickness. Coriander and Mexican 
oregano may be added to taste. For added heat, add more New Mexican 
chiles or a serrano or two.

This slightly crazy, alcohol-charged tropical drink is perfect for a Hot 
Luck party. Remember to serve only one of these per guest per hour.

Here is the classic chutney that is served with Fiji’s curries. It can also be a side dish for various rice recipes. It will last in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.

The use of chipotle chiles in this recipe from Sinaloa adds a smoky depth of taste to the crab. We recommend the meat from freshly cooked crab legs, but if they are unavailable, good quality canned crab meat can be substituted. But, nothing beats the fresh crab! For other wonderful rellenos recipes, go here.