Flavour of the month – chillis
Chillis are the flavour of the month in the new asda magazine, you can get a few recipes from their website including some rather tasty looking choc chilli brownies you can see them by clicking the link below http://www.asdamagazine.co.uk/2010/01/chillies/ […]
Spicy hummus with crispy tortilla triangles
This one is a firm favourite for parties and get togethers, i’m not sure where i picked it up from but it makes a great alternative to shop bought stuff and is really quick and simple. Ingredients 1 pack of your favourite corn or flour tortillas/wraps 1 425g tin of chickpeas 1 lemon 2 chillis […]
Ways of using excess chillis – Number 5 : Dry your chillis
Drying chillis is a great way to preserve them for future use, my favourite way is to make a ristra, a guide to this is coming very soon. Once dried you can leave the chillis whole or grind them up into chilli flakes or chilli powder, they give a lovely deep flavour if used dried […]
Ways of using excess chillis – Number 4 : Save the seeds
Saving the seeds from your chillis not only lets you grow them next year it also means you can use the chillis without adding too much heat to dishes. I will post a full seed saving guide on the website as soon as i can but in the mean time the quickest way to do […]
Ways of using excess chillis – Number 3 : Cook with chillis
Yes, i know this is an obvious one but it really is amazing how many things you can use them in so i thought i would give you a couple of reminders of some of the recipes on here. Chilli Hot Chocolate – a delicious hot chocolate drink perfect for warming you at any time […]
Ways of using excess chillis – Number 2 : Freeze Them
This is a nice and simple way to save your chillis for up to a year, simply put them in a zip-lock back and place in the freezer, alternatively you can de-seed them and then freeze them. They keep really well but they might go a little mushy when you defrost them it just depends […]
Ways of using excess chillis – Number 1 : Share them
I know what you are thinking…Share them, why should i share them? I have spent the past 6 months watering, feeding and talking to (ok maybe not the last one) my plants why should i give the fruits of my labour away. The answer is simple, by giving a way a few chillis to friends […]
10 ways to use excess chillis
If like me you went a bit crazy at the start of the season and planted way too many chilli seeds, then like me you will now have way too many lovely fresh spicy chillis and be wondering what to do with them. Well i have your answer – for the next few days i […]
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