In article >,
Lou Decruss > wrote:

> On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 14:26:33 -0500, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> > wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > Lou Decruss > wrote:
> >
> >> >They aren't easy to find, Andy. I live in a in N. California and you
> >> >really do have to hit the right market (we have lots of ethnic hispanic
> >> >markets here). I'm not even sure if I've seen one in recent years. My
> >> >brother grew them when he lived in San Diego, so maybe that's where I
> >> >saw them. Anyway, since it's a mild pepper, Anaheim should be a decent
> >> >substitute.
> >> >
> >> >sf
> >>
> >> Your brother had the right idea. They're actually not too bad sliced
> >> and frozen if you get a good crop and can't use them all. According
> >> to some googling, Anaheim's are hotter than Bananas. The hot banana
> >> is called "hungarian wax" I've grown them and they've got quite a
> >> kick
> >>
> >> Lou
> >
> >Anaheims are fantastic stuffed and roasted...
> >Mild enough for most neophytes to enjoy IMHO.
>
> Yes. Anaheim's are very good stuffed. But they are hotter than a
> banana. A sweet banana has negligible scovile heat units. (0) An
> Amaheim has 100-1000 depending on which website you look at. LOL.
> I've usually seen and used poblano's for stuffing. They're
> 2,500-5,000 units which is about the same as the hungarian wax.
>
> Lou

I generally just go straight for the armadillo eggs....

Jalapenos de-ribbed and seeded, stuffed with a mix of cheddar and cream
cheese. Close back up and wrap with a strip of bacon, secure with a
toothpick.

Grill until the bacon is done.

Wear gloves for preparation or you may regret it if you need to use the
restroom. <G>
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Om

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