Pepper Pantry: Chipotles

Get acquainted with one of the most distinctive flavors the chile world has to offer: the smoky chipotle. This die-cut little book offers approximately thirty recipes, from the basics (Guacamole con Chipotle) to the unexpected (Chipotle Hot Wings). Interested in smoking your own chipotles? In THE PEPPER PANTRY: CHIPOTLES you'll learn what kind of wood to use, how to build the fire, and how best to store your freshly dried stock. There's legend and lore about the colorful history of these peppers, and thorough listings of mail-order sources. As chock-full of inspiration as a well-stocked pantry, THE PEPPER PANTRY: CHIPOTLES is perfect for either beginning cooks or die-hard chile aficionados.

Dave Dewitt is an internationally known chile pepper expert and the author of more than fifteen books about chiles. The founder of the National Fiery Foods Show, Dave is the editor and publisher of Fiery Foods magazine.