Here's an easy recipe for the fiery, smoky Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa. I like it borderline volcanic, but you can always dial back on the heat.

This is a great Salsa to get you familiar with the flavor of Pasilla Chiles -- earthy, fruity, with mild heat.

This Tortilla Soup spiced with Pasilla Chile is simple, warming and delicious. Best garnished of course with crispy tortilla!

Drunk salsa made with earthy pasilla peppers and dark Mexican lager. Layers upon layers of deliciousness. Topped with salty Cotija.

Enchiladas Rojas

Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Spicy Cilantro Sauce- spectacular.

Cherries and chiles may not seem a likely combo, but dried pasillas add a complex and intriguing flavor to our cherry preserves

Crunchy Tacos de Papa for Taco Tuesday!

Roasted Corn and Poblano Chowder

Roasted Poblano Soup with leeks and sweet corn. Ground beef and a touch of cream round out this satisfying meal.

Get easy step by step directions on how to make one of the most delicious Mexican dishes: chile rellenos, poblano peppers stuffed w/ cheese.

Cubed pork shoulder smothered in a garlicky, boozy, chile sauce. One taste of this regional West Texas dish, and you'll be hooked!

Spicy Chipotle and Pasilla Chili con Carne - homemade and easy to make

Carne Adovada is a southwestern red chili pork stew. I like to add some black beans just to stretch it out and pretend it's a bit healthier.

Beef and Pineapple in Colima Style Mole cooked in Slow Cooker--great with rice or in corn tortillas!

Spicy Chicken and Rice Bowl - a great way to use up leftover rice.

A healthy, beer infused breakfast packed full of flavor!

Pasilla and serrano chiles with the addition of cream cheese gives this turkey soup a unique twist!

Roasted Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili with White Beans and Sage. Seasonal eating is the new black.

Stuffed vegetables are a wonderful meatless main dish, and these peppers were no disappointment!