Jalapeño
Hot Chutney
This recipe was created to accompany Crudités and Grilled Sausages with Sweet and Hot Chutneys.
Corn Chowder with Basil
The tofu in this chowder provides a richness surprisingly similar to that of cream but with much less fat.
Jalapeño-Glazed Chicken Breasts
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Corn bread and a black bean, green onion and red bell pepper salad with lime vinaigrette are good barbecue side dishes. End with lemon bar cookies from the bakery.
Louisiana Jambalaya
By Stacy L. Callahan
Southwestern Black Bean and Hominy Salad
For an attractive presentation, mound the salad on shredded lettuce and garnish with tortilla chips. Warm corn muffins and thickly sliced beefsteak tomatoes round out this substantial menu, and sliced fresh peaches and brown sugar wafers make a nice light dessert.
Grilled Tuna Steaks with Cantaloupe Salsa
If you prefer, use honeydew melon for an equally good salsa. Offer buttered new potatoes and sautéed spinach with the fish. Afterward, serve slices of pound cake with rum-soaked raisins and store-bought caramel sauce.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chilled Tomato Soup with Chipotle Cream
A drizzle of chipotle-accented cream boosts the flavors in this refreshing summer soup.
Rajas
This classic accompaniment to grilled meats also makes a great taco filling.
Grilled chiles, peppers, and onion.
By Reed Hearon
Chili-Glazed Shrimp with Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce
Accompany the shrimp with grilled zucchini and yellow squash.
Sour Cherry Salsa
This spicy-sweet salsa makes a delicious accompaniment to grilled pork, chicken, or duck.
Curried Coleslaw with Green Onions and Currants
This slaw would pair nicely with grilled chicken breasts or roasted chicken.