Jalapeño

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Thai red chilies are used at Keo's, but a sliced jalapeño chili will work just as well.

Try the sauce with grilled fish or chicken, too. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Chili powder and chopped jalapeño add a touch of heat to this smooth appetizer. Try sprinkling it with chopped red onion for some crunch and color.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Begin with a ripe mango or ripen in a paper bag. First peel the skin off the mango. Slice it lengthwise on either side of the pit. This may be 4 slices. The pit may be oval. Use a serrated knife and proceed with the recipe.

Don't be nervous about making these rich and spicy soufflés — they're durable enough to be reheated. And it's normal for the puffy tops to fall when you remove the soufflés from the oven. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Tomates Rellenos Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min Long before guacamole, tortilla chips, and Margaritas became a popular light dinner, guacamole was often served in tomatoes, and we were charmed by this presentation.

The chilies add lots of flavor and a little heat.

For best results, make this stuffing with day-old Buttermilk Corn Bread.

The jalapeño-flavored butter is also good with chicken or fish, or even corn on the cob.

Serve this zesty salad alongside grilled chili-rubbed chicken or steak, or grilled fish tacos.

Japanese bread crumbs, called panko , give these cakes a light, crisp coating. Panko is sold at Asian markets and can often be found in the seafood section of large supermarkets. But if it's unavailable, plain dry bread crumbs are an acceptable substitute.