Native to Mexico, Mexican oregano has notes of mild licorice and citrus, but shares the basic pungent flavor of the more common Mediterranean oregano. Mexican oregano is a necessary ingredient in the preparation of many Southwestern dishes. “Just a pinch will do.”
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A tough choice but probably three of our favorite salsas. Our Salsa Roja, Salsa Santa Fe, and Chipotle Salsas are all great with chips but for something different, try them with eggs, baked potatoes, or steamed vegetables. -
Enjoy the taste of the Caribbean with our jerk mix. Generously rub on chicken or pork and grill or bake.
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Hatch, New Mexico at home! Chiles from the famous New Mexico Hatch Valley make this salsa extraordinary.
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A chile classic! Great with all grilled meats and vegetables.
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We use only the finest New Mexico green chiles for this one. An essential for Southwestern cooking. Also available roasted and then either dried or frozen – ask us for more details.
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How easy is this? We’ve combined all the spices, so you just add avocados and fresh lime juice (and chips of course!).
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Named after Jalapa state in Veracruz Mexico, the Jalapeño is one of the most popular chiles around. It’s widely available fresh but our powder is a quick and easy way to add flavor to almost every dish – including ice cream!
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Here is a meal that talks Southwest from the moment you put it on the stove. The rich aroma of Hatch Green Chile flavors each spoonful and awakens the taste buds with its mild but spicy infusion.
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A name that reminds you of Dr. Seuss, but a flavor that is pure Southwest. The great nutty taste of the blue corn combined with the zing of the green chile will compliment almost anything.
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A combination of our Blue corn, Crimson red, and White popcorn kernels. When popped, it all turns white, but it sure does taste good.
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Enjoy fajitas at home with our fajita marinade mix. Just mix with water to create a flavorful southwestern marinade for chicken or beef.
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Frequently used in Southern Mexico, this herb has an untamed flavor that goes very well in stews and with seafood. It is often cooked with beans of all types to reportedly reduce their gaseousness. Epazote is also used in making tea.
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Creamy and full of flavor, this soup combines the great flavors of green chile and chicken, with several delicious vegetables for a robust, comforting taste. The subtle spicy taste of New Mexico's Hatch Valley green chile in a chicken base makes a soup full of flavor contrasts. Easy to prepare, this soup will garner lots of compliments and be on everyone’s favorite list.
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You don’t have to wait for Christmas to enjoy this salsa. It’s a term we use out west when we combine red and green chiles, we also call this our Salsa Santa Fe. This is a super simple (and delicious) salsa – just add chopped tomatoes and onions or a can of chopped tomatoes, let it sit for 15 minutes and it’s ready to go.
