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| Using Anaheim Chile Peppers (New Mexican Chiles)
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 Anaheim peppers also known as New Mexican chiles, can range in heat level depending on where they are cultivated, maturity level, and how they are prepared. These chiles range in color from light green to red. These peppers are commonly used in decorative chile hangings called ristras.
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| Posted on: 03/31/2008 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Akee (Ackee)
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 A tropical fruit, shaped like a pear, that is served throughout the Caribbean. The fruit has a bright red flesh that surrounds white creamy inner meat containing 3 large black seeds. Akee is the national fruit of Jamaica and is traditionally served with salt fish in countries like Jamaica. It was introduced to Jamaica in the 18th century from Africa. This fruit is also known as achee and ackee.
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| Posted on: 03/24/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Ancho Pepper (Dried Polano Pepper)
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 The flavor of ancho peppers are some what sweet and raisin like, Mildly spicy. These are the sweetest of the dried chilies.
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| Posted on: 03/21/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Allspice
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 Allspice is a dried berry. It is very important in many cuisines around the world including Caribbean and Middle Eastern foods. In the west, it is usually used in desserts but is also a main ingredient in barbecue sauce and chili and an important spice for making sausage.
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| Posted on: 03/20/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Link: Nutritional Data
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Nutritional Data for all foods:
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| Posted on: 03/14/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Artichokes
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 Artichokes are in the thistle group, native to the Mediterranean. First brought to the Americas in 1600 but not popular until the 1920's. Often known as globe artichokes, not to be confused with Jerusalem artichokes. Artichokes are high in Vitamin B, C and don't contain fat.
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| Posted on: 03/13/2008 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Annatto Seed
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 Annatto seed is used as a red food coloring and for flavoring. Annatto is used for coloring cheeses such as cheddar and also for butter. Most often found in Caribbean, Latin American and Filipino cuisine.
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| Posted on: 03/12/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Apricots
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 Apricots are a small light orange colored fruit, with a velvety skin. High in beta carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber. These fruits are in the same family as peaches. Apricots are not very juicy in nature yet they are sweet with a hint of tartness.
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| Posted on: 03/10/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Beets
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 There are many varieties of beets, red, sugar, pink and cream colored beets. They are high in calcium, potassium and phosphorus. The greens are also edible and high in nutrients.
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| Posted on: 03/06/2008 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Almonds
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 Almonds have been praised for many health benefits, such as, cancer prevention. If eaten daily can help lower cholesterol, and boost the immune system.
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| Posted on: 03/04/2008 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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