| When it comes to feeding family, I generally | | | | and cut into one inch cubes. Remove the stem |
| keep things mild. Children can be harmed be | | | | & seeds from the peppers and chop into |
| feeding them foods that they are not | | | | ¼ inch pieces (please wear gloves when |
| accustomed to. When it comes to exploring | | | | handling peppers), as well as the tomatoes |
| opportunities for a total burn out of your | | | | and the onion. Remove skin from garlic cloves |
| taste sensations, I invite over friends. Of | | | | and slice thinly. Peel the potatoes & |
| course, those friends are willing to take a | | | | carrots and cut into one inch pieces. Combine |
| risk, and with some recipes such as this five | | | | all the ingredients in a large, thick pot and |
| pepper chicken stew, that risk can blow you | | | | cook on medium low for three hours. |
| away! | | | | |
| | | | Beware: this will clean your sinuses!! |
| Peppers are an interesting ingredient in many | | | | |
| dishes. Of course, I am not one to overdo | | | | Tip: If the local market does not have the |
| things often, but when I want a true mingling | | | | varieties of peppers listed above, experiment |
| of pepper sensation, this recipe is going to | | | | with variations available to you. This recipe |
| known your socks off. Ranging from a mild | | | | uses very hot peppers. |
| pepper to an intense pepper capable of | | | | |
| melting wallpaper, the five pepper chicken | | | | Poblano peppers are one of the largest and |
| stew is not only delicious, it will clean | | | | mildest tasting green peppers in the |
| your sinuses. | | | | category, meaty, juicy and large enough to |
| | | | use for stuffing, great for roasting & |
| Take a look at this simple recipe, and if you | | | | baking. |
| are brave, make it tonight. | | | | |
| | | | Mulato peppers are the dried Poblano pepper, |
| Five Pepper Chicken Stew | | | | flattened and wrinkled. It tastes a little |
| | | | like licorice, with undertones of cherry and |
| Ingredients: | | | | tobacco. |
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| 4 chicken breasts | | | | Ancho peppers are the dried version of |
| | | | Poblano, or "people" peppers. Their flavor is |
| 4 fresh jalapeno peppers | | | | somewhat sweet and somewhat raisin-like, with |
| | | | medium heat. The outer skin has a rich, |
| 4 fresh mulato peppers | | | | sweet, raisin-like flavor, which is most |
| | | | commonly associated with the flavor of chili. |
| 4 fresh ancho peppers | | | | |
| | | | Jalapeno peppers are usually green, but |
| 1 fresh poblano pepper | | | | sometimes red. Moderately hot, with an |
| | | | immediate bite. |
| 4 fresh habanero peppers | | | | |
| | | | Habanero peppers are also known as Scotch |
| 4 medium tomatoes | | | | Bonnet, they are the hottest commercially |
| | | | grown pepper. They are generally green, red, |
| 1 large yellow onion | | | | orange, or yellow in color. |
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| 4 garlic cloves | | | | As you can see, there are some interesting |
| | | | sensations available with just this one dish. |
| 4 medium baking potatoes | | | | While getting fresh peppers is best, not all |
| | | | merchants will carry each pepper listed in |
| 2 large carrots | | | | this recipe. Toy with the peppers available |
| | | | in your local area to find the right mixture |
| ½ cup hulled pepitas (pumpkin seeds) | | | | for you, and remember, peppers do taste |
| | | | differently as an ingredient of a mixture |
| Directions: | | | | than as a solo food. Mix and match well to |
| | | | get the perfect sensational taste for you! |
| Remove skin and bones from chicken breasts | | | | |