Introduction to Habaneros

Get acquainted with one of the most distinctive flavors the chile world has to offer: the fruity, hot habanero.

This die-cut little book offers approximately thirty recipes, from the basics (Essential Habanero Hot Sauce) to the unexpected (Creole Peanut Soup—a West African-influenced treat with habaneros, peanut butter, tomatoes, and coconut milk).

Legend and Lore

There’s legend and lore about the colorful history of these peppers (a West Indies folktale describes how a mother inadvertently killed her children by using too much habanero in her broth!).

Additional Resources

Thorough listings of mail-order sources are included.

Perfect for Cooks and Aficionados

As chock-full of inspiration as a well-stocked pantry, The Pepper Pantry: Habaneros is perfect for either beginning cooks or die-hard chile aficionados.