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Cole’s Savory Figs

~ With amazing fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ Super thick cuts of bacon cooked slow, cut, skewered with a fig and drizzled in Port reduction sauce. YUM! Ingredients 4 thick-cut bacon strips 4 Tbsp Hacienda Maize Jammin’ … Continue reading

Cap’n Mike’s Meat Candy aka Sausage Devils

~ With amazing, award-winning fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ Zounds! This is an oh-so-bad-it’s-gotta-be-good appetizer of perfection for events of any kind.  Ingredients 1 pkg (14 oz) Lit’l Smokies (e.g., Hillshire Farms) 1 lb bacon, regular thickness, cut into thirds 1 c … Continue reading

Caramelized Bacon

~ With amazing fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ As if bacon needs any help! HOWEVER, kickin’ it up with fire-roasted-chile Jammin’ Jelly makes bacon bettah! See recipes for guacamole, Coby’s figs, and jalapeño poppers for suggested uses. … Continue reading

Mickey’s Blue Cheese Dressing

~ With amazing fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ Mickey, aka The Winejester, knows great tastes and flavors — as this recipe demonstrates! Ingredients 5 Tbsp blue cheese, crumbled 5 Tbsp black cherry balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp red … Continue reading

Hacienda Ham

~ With amazing, award-winning fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ You won’t believe how fire-roasted-chile Jammin’ Jelly complements ham! Here are a few ideas to get you going… Ingredients Butt-end bone-in ham Hacienda Maize Fire-Roasted Chile Jammin’ Jelly … Continue reading

John’s SwirlyCornBread

~ With amazing, award-winning fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ John has some yummy stuff goin’ on up in here: Jammin’ Jelly swirled in a yeast bread bursting with corn goodness. Great alone, and spectacular as a sandwich bread!  … Continue reading

Caramelized Herbed Corn

~ With amazing, award-winning fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ Here at the Hacienda we regard any culinary treatment of corn as a gilding of the lily.  Nevertheless, here’s a fresh take on corn for your upcoming feast(s). Ingredients … Continue reading

Jammin’ Cranberry Sauce

~ With amazing, award-winning fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ We love tradition at the Hacienda, as well as kickin’ it up a notch or two. Jazzed-up cranberries for the big feast, and for sammies and year-round meals … Continue reading

Slow-Cooked “OMG” Ribs

~ With amazing, award-winning fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ Easy-to-prepare hearty deliciousness with a chile flair!  Talkin’  “off da’ charts!” Ingredients 2 16oz cans pinto beans, drained 3 lbs country-style ribs, trimmed 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp … Continue reading

Kaleidoscope Slaw

Kaleidoscope Slaw ~ With amazing, award-winning fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ Beauty, nutrition and total deliciousness.  What’s not to love??? Salad: 16 oz shredded purple cabbage (about 8 scant cups) 1 can (11oz) mandarin oranges, reserving the juice … Continue reading

Thai Peanut Sauce

~ With amazing, award-winning fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ Take the best of Colorado chiles, Jammin’ Jellies with complex flavors of the world, add peanut butter and…voilá, a Thai-like Peanut Sauce to accompany veggies, meats, noodles… Ingredients 1 … Continue reading

Mojito Salad

~ With amazing fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ Fresh summertime flavors, colors and textures in a gorgeous salad you’ll enjoy serving at any meal! Ingredients 1/2 c red onion, quartered and thinly sliced 1 lime, juiced 1 jicama, … Continue reading

Pork Tenderloin Pièce de Résistance

~ With amazing fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ Easy and spectacular!  Note that we like “boating” Jammin’ Jelly condiments in grilled peaches or apples and slicing at table next to this pork tenderloin (or salmon, or ice … Continue reading

Curried Chicken Salad de Colorado

~ With amazing fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ A longtime favorite of ours, this combination of world flavors will delight you!  Jammin’ Jelly beautifully replaces chutney in any curry recipe.  Feel free to add your own mangos. … Continue reading

Southwestern Bean Salad

~ With amazing fire-roasted-chile hot pepper jelly from Hacienda Maize ~ Make ahead of time to allow the flavors blend.  This medley offers delightful flavors, great nutrition, and complements a world of tastes. Ingredients 1 can each, pinto and black beans, rinsed and … Continue reading