Chilies

Spice Up Your Life!

Are you sad? Is your food bland? Does your mealtime lack excitement? Do you find yourself lost in the mundane routine of your meals? Then you should try peppers!

Peppers are one of the staples of the Mexican diet, and give the cuisine its distinctive flavor that is enhanced with other herbs like cilantro, thyme, and spices. In Mexican food, different varieties of chilies are used in to create different dishes, depending on the level of spice required. Use this post as a guide to find which pepper fits your dish!

Bell Peppers:These peppers are perfect for adding a mild spice to your dish. Not only do they add a colorful pop to your dish, but also added health benefits from the vitamin C, phytochemicals, and carotenoids they contain.

Jalapeno Peppers: If you’re looking for a spicier topping, add jalapeno peppers, which can enhance your ordinary tacos.

Poblano Peppers: The perfect pepper to use for stuffed peppers (chili rellenos).

Hatch Chili Peppers: If you’re a daring person, hatch chili peppers evoke an intense spice that is unparalleled.

Cayenne Peppers: These are the perfect spicy peppers that are suitable to salsas and sauces, adding a pleasant spice to any dish.

Habanero Peppers: These peppers are used in traditional spicy Mexican cook, and have a distinct flavor and level of spiciness.

Don't add to much chilies to your dish...a very in your mouth is very hard to extinguish! :) 

-Hallie