Tag: Cooking with chiles

According to the Chile Pepper Institute, a single medium green chile pod contains as much vitamin C as six oranges. This fact is just one of many reasons why the question, 'Are Hatch chiles healthy to eat?' can be answered with a resounding 'yes.'

According to ancient texts, the Aztecs developed the technique of smoking and drying jalapeño peppers to preserve them, a method that inadvertently created the wonderfully complex flavor that makes chipotle peppers so good today. This rich history is just one part of their irresistible appeal.