New Mexico is a mosaic where various cultural ingredients intermingle and complement each other, while each retains its basic identity. The mosaic has been collecting pieces since Coronado's expedition.

Perhaps the most essential ingredient for any New Mexico recipe is the famous chile, or chili pepper that grows in 2,000 different varieties.  The Capsicum species, encompassing a wide range of colors, sizes,  shapes and spiciness, are roasted, stewed, fried, cooked or simply added fresh off the plant. Chile, or chili generally comes in either a red or green sauce.

No doubt, there is a big difference in New Mexico's delicious Southwestern style cuisine than that of of Texas' Tex Mex, or California's Mexican food and the vast reason for the difference in taste is New Mexico grown chile.  Here at this site, you can purchase 100% New Mexican and get it your way.. "fresh" when in season, frozen, dried and canned.  

Of course here in the Land of Enchantment the inevitable question is always, "RED, or GREEN?