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REAL WOMEN
EAT
CHILES
a review by
Marty Martindale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Real women who love to eat chiles for their health and to spice up their lives, are celebrated in this distinctive cookbook," states the book jacket. Jane Butel goes into the origins of chiles and their curative properties. Naturally the food shows imagination and enjoyable zing! Simplicity is Butel's key to the innovative for those in a hurry:

      Pinto Pate: Combine olive oil, onion, garlic, pinto beans and green chiles – serve on Tortilla Toasts, also in the book.

      Nacho Crisps with Goat Cheese, Fruit and Lime Salsa

      Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks on Spinach a la Baja

      Hot Pasta with Broccoli (use Red Caribe Chiles)

      Quickie Tamale Pie uses prepared polenta, black beans, whole kernel corn, salsa and two cheeses

      Baked Veggie Chimachangas made with black beans and shredded cabbage

      Pumpkin Pinto Bisque

      Green Child Corn Chowder

      Texas Veggie Hash Burritos combines zucchini, green chiles and cheeses

      Chipotle Cantaloupe Salsa

Butel is internationally recognized for her American Southwest regional cooking. Learn more about Jane Butel. She has written seventeen cookbooks, and you may browse her website: JANE BUTEL.