Chipotle Puree Recipes

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over high heat.
• Bring to the boil, decrease heat to medium low and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and cool completely.
• Puree the mixture in a blender until smooh.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• If you can buy cans of chipotles en adobo (chiles marinated in a saucy paste of vinegar and spices) you can just puree that as a substitute.

Steps:

• To make chipotle purée... Add a whole can of chipotle in adobo sauce in the jar of a blender and process until smooth. The next step is to measure 1 tablespoons and place it on a baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer until hard then put the frozen tablespoons in a re-sealable plastic bag and keep in the freezer. When needed, take a frozen tablespoon of chipotle in adobo sauce (or more as needed), place in a bowl and let sit until it becomes soft enough to mix. Proceed with your recipe.
• To make chipotle mayo... Add a tablespoon at a time of mayo (not Miracle Whip) to the puréed chipotle in adobo sauce until it suits your taste. Voilà! You've got yourself chipotle mayo anytime you want -- Enjoy!

Steps:

• Take the contents of the can and puree in a blender or food procesor. Be careful handling chipotles and remember that a little of this smoky chili puree will go a long way.
• Store in the refrigerator until needed in a jar with tight lid.
• The puree will keep almost indefinately when covered with a thin layer of oil(I prefer olive oil).

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Whisk together cream and chipotle puree until smooth.
• In a 9 by 9-inch casserole dish, arrange the potatoes in even layers. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the cream mixture and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, cream, and salt and pepper to form 10 layers.
• Cover and bake for 30 minutes, remove cover and continue baking for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the cream has been absorbed and the potatoes are cooked through and the top is browned.

Steps:

• CHIPOTLE PUREE: In a skillet coated lightly with oil, brown the onions and season. Add the juice, chipotles, sugar and sage. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes then transfer to a blender. Blend on high speed and drizzle in the oil. Check for seasoning.
• CHAYOTE SLAW: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the juices and mustard. Whisk in oil and season. Toss with chayote and chives. Season with salt and pepper.. This should be done 10 minutes prior to serving.
• PLATING On a plate, slice open tamale, and push open. Ladle on some short ribs and top with slaw. Drizzle sauce around.
• Drink Recommendations Rombauer, Merlot, Napa Valley, 1996 Domaine des Aubuisieres, Vouvray, 1998 Shanghai Beer

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared sheet pan and pierce each potato 4 times with a small knife. Roast for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until very tender inside when tested with a knife. Set aside until cool enough to handle. (Leave the oven on.) Peel the potatoes, discard the skins and place the potatoes in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
• Meanwhile, place the milk, cream, chipotle chile and adobo sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. (It might look curdled.)
• With the mixer on low speed, add the chipotle-milk mixture to the sweet potatoes. Add the maple syrup, butter and 1 tablespoon salt. Mix until the potatoes are coarsely pureed. Pour into a 9-by-12-by-2-inch oval oven-to-table baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, until heated through. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve hot.
• Make ahead: Prepare the sweet potato mixture, spoon it into the baking dish, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes, until hot.

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and garlic.
• Whisking constantly, gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue to cook, stirring frequently until thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in chipotle puree and salt to taste. Serve with Stuffed Mexican Chicken Medallions.

Steps:

• Chipotle pepper purée:
• Put the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce in a small food processor or blender and blend until the mixture turns into a smooth purée. Set aside. The chipotle purée can be made in advance, stored in an airtight container, and refrigerated for up to 2 months.
• Pimento cheese and assembly:
• On a cutting board, sprinkle the garlic with a large pinch of salt and gather it into a small mound. Holding the blunt side of the knife with both hands, press and scrape the knife's sharp end, holding it at a slight angle, across the garlic mound to flatten it. Repeat, dragging it across the garlic, until you have a smooth paste. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 1½ tsp. of the evaporated milk into a slurry. Pour the rest of the evaporated milk into a medium saucepan and stir in the slurry. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Turn the heat to low and add the Cheddar gradually by the handful, stirring until the Cheddar is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the cream cheese and whisk until it melts. Stir in the mayonnaise, pimento peppers, 1½ tsp. of the chipotle purée, and the garlic paste. Season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl or keep it warm in a slow cooker and serve immediately.
• To reheat the sauce, microwave it, stirring every 30 seconds, until fully melted.

Steps:

• Combine the tomato juice, chipotle puree, and lemon juice and stir well. Chill. When ready to serve, pour into a shot glass along-side the chilled shot of reposado tequila. Shoot the shot of tequila and follow it with the Sangrita shot.