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Crab Salad be Jammin’

1 lb lump crab ½ c finely diced red bell pepper ½ c finely diced yellow bell pepper ¾ c finely diced Granny Smith apple Juice of one lime (spritz on apple) ¾ c mayonnaise ½ c Hacienda Maize Fire-Roasted … Continue reading

Farm to Fork 2015: Chef Michael DeGiovanni wins with Hacienda Maize

Chef Michael DeGiovanni prepared “Blonde Bombshells” and “Colorado Chile Caramels” with Jammin’ Jelly at the 2015 ACF Competition at the Colorado State Capitol. Chef DeGiovanni also swept the dessert category in 2011 with “Fire-in-the-Hole” chocolates made with our Diablo variety. … Continue reading

Shrimp Pinwheels

1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and patted dry ¾ c Mira Sol Jammin’ Jelly (divided ½ and ¼ c.) 1 Tbsp butter 4 Raquelitas Pueblo Chile tortillas, 13” 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature 4 oz Cotija or feta … Continue reading

Spaghetti Diablo

Spaghetti Diablo This simple, simply delicious pasta/cheese/sauce recipe is adapted from one that was featured in a “National Recovery Act” cookbook, circa 1933, Colorado. Billie made it her own. 12 oz spaghetti, egg preferred, broken in half, prepared during sauce … Continue reading

Colorado Buckeye Bombs!™

A flavor explosion of nut butter, chile, and chocolate in a “cookie”! 3/4 c creamy nut butter, room temperature 1/3 c butter, room temperature 1/2 c Hacienda Maize Fire-Roasted Chile Jammin’ Jelly™ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 4 c. powdered sugar … Continue reading

Jammin’ Savory Palmiers

Simply fancy and delicious savory appetizers made with our hot pepper jelly 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 2 TBSP Hacienda Maize Fire Roasted Chile Jammin’ Jelly™ 1 TBSP whole grain Dijon mustard 1 c (3 oz) shredded aged Gruyere cheese … Continue reading

12/31/21 Chat with Gabby Gourmet

Here’s the link to the chat. I’m the one not-quite-ready-for-prime-time, but there is great interviewing and storytelling here: Chat with Gabby Gourmet Follow Gabby. She knows all about gourmet in Denver and beyond!

12/19/21 Tastifying at A Touch of Colorado

Happy to participate in merry-making, we’ll be offering tastes of our award-winning chile jam at this awesome gift store. Over 400 Colorado artisans are represented here. You’re sure to find treasures — along with Jammin’ Jelly! 1p-3p A Touch of … Continue reading

Tenderloin Steak with Jammin’ Jelly

4 tenderloin steaks (1″ thick)3/4 tsp garlic salt3/4 tsp chile powder1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper1/4 tsp ground cumin1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves1 TBSP olive oil1/2 c beef stock1/4 c balsamic or red wine vinegar2 TBSP Jammin’ Jelly Heat oil … Continue reading

Meatloaf be Jammin’

This meatloaf with pepper jelly is astoundingly flavorful and moist. Ingredients:1 lb ground beef1/2 lb ground pork or sausage2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 c grated onion1/3 c dried bread crumbs1/2 c Jammin’ Jelly, divided into 1/4 c amounts1/4 c ketchup, … Continue reading

Flourless Chocolate Torte be Jammin’

Flourless Chocolate Torte be Jammin’ Diablo makes this sinfully delicious! (Use any Jammin’ Jelly for this not-too-sweet chocolate torte.) Two possible directions: classic with Almonds, or Central American with Corn Meal — like a Mexican Hot Cocoa. 1/4 c. ground … Continue reading

Vinaigrette with Hot Pepper Jelly

Vinaigrette with Hot Pepper Jelly 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup pepper jelly 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon grated onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil Vinaigrette: In a small … Continue reading

Festive Dip with Hot Pepper Jelly

Festive Dip with Hot Pepper Jelly – TODAY Show   Non-stick cooking spray ½ c mayonnaise 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 c cheddar cheese, shredded 1 bunch green onions, chopped, some for garnish 12 Ritz crackers, crushed, plus more … Continue reading

Recipe Suite: Salads with Jammin’ Jelly

Hacienda Maize’s award-winning hot pepper jelly is the spark in your spectacular cooking! Click on this link for a printable collection of recipes: 2017 Recipes Salad Suite ! Savor !

Recipe Suite: Sweets with Jammin’ Jelly

Hacienda Maize’s award-winning hot pepper jelly is the spark in your spectacular cooking! Click on this link for a printable collection of recipes: 2017 Recipes Sweet Suite 1 ! Savor !