Green Chile
Green chile is a favorite of the Southwest, and the protected warmth of a Growing Dome can help gardeners extend the season for these long-season peppers. This category brings together practical guidance on growing green chile and other peppers in a greenhouse, including heat levels, planting, spacing, pests, diseases, and harvest timing, along with recipes for roasting and enjoying the harvest. Explore green chile rellenos, tamales, chile verde, corn cakes, Southwest ratatouille, and other ways to bring fresh chile to the table.
Southwest Ratatouille: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish
September 19, 2025
Discover Southwest Ratatouille! This flavorful twist on a classic dish that uses green chiles and helps you enjoy abundant summer veggies. Find the recipe here!
Growing Peppers: Some Like It Hot, Some Not
August 26, 2024
Growing peppers is easy once you master some simple requirements: sunlight, spacing and water. Growing Peppers Growing peppers is a matter of taste…literally. Do you want hot peppers, medium, mild or sweet? No matter what kind they all require a long, warm growing season. Let’s dive into pepper science! There are many types of peppers…
Celebrate the Harvest Season with Green Chile Recipes for Every Occasion
August 19, 2024
Come September in New Mexico and parts of Colorado, the onset of Autumn is heralded by the smell of roasting chiles in the air. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or creating a special date night dinner for two, we’ve got a green chile recipe to celebrate the harvest season. In my family, Thanksgiving or Christmas…
The Ultimate Roasted Green Chili Corn Cakes with Fresh Corn Salsa
September 4, 2023
A sweet and spicy roasted green chili corn cake topped with fresh corn salsa is the perfect way to kick off the start of fall.
The Worlds Best Chili Verde AKA Colorado Green Chili
December 8, 2021
Everyone has their favorite version of chili. Some like it spicy, some like it mild, some like it red, some like it green. If you’re like me, you can eat chili all winter long and be happy as can be. It’s easy to make, stores well, and is the perfect match for many other dishes. Before I had a large family, I used to store it in the freezer and warm it up as needed. Now we never have any leftovers, ever! The kids beg for it, and if it gets approved by them, it’s approved by me. That makes life so much more straightforward, plus it is one of my top favorite things to eat. It also keeps us nice and toasty in these cold winter months in Colorado.
Tomatillo Green Chile Tamales
October 30, 2019
It’s prime green chile season! If you live in the western United States, then you know all about green chile peppers. If you are one of the few who does not let me give you a little insight. Pueblo Native Americans have cultivated chile peppers for centuries, but the modern renditions of the peppers we eat…