Re: This year's black eyes
Sometimes the best recipes are those that follow no recipe.
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From: "james singer" <jsinger@igc.org>
To: "Chat" <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 3:08 PM
Subject: [CHAT] This year's black eyes
> This year's black eyes were sensational, he said, taking a bow.
>
> At the outset, I erred by adding two chopped serrano chiles to the mix
> [along with two jalapenos, neither of which were seeded]. I also added
> a large Mexican white onion, chopped; if you're not familiar with these
> onions, get to know them. Sweeter and milder than the yellow
> Vadilias]. Plus the usual half pint of homemade salsa and the butt of
> the christmas ham.
>
> Fortunately, I also added a bit too much chicken stock, so I let the
> stuff cook down [low heat, no lid] for maybe an hour before testing.
>
> Bingo! Even the short one, whose normal idea of "hot" foods are ones
> spiced with eastern European paprika, went back for thirds.
>
>
> Island Jim
> Southwest Florida
> Zone 10
>
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