The Latin Kitchen — Season 1, Episode 14: Chilies, Chilies, Chilies!

Episode synopsis

If there's one thing Mexican cuisine is known for, it's spicing things up with chiles. To kick things off, Chef Luis Valenzuela turns to jalapenos to make rajas con suero, a chili and rice casserole that mixes the heat of the chilies with perfectly melted cheese. Next up, Luis makes Chile Rellenos, the original jalapeno popper. Stuffed with gooey cheese and fried to perfection, these stuffed poblanos will quickly become your go-to snack. Then it's on to chili, but not your average chili. Luis shows us how to make a thick, chunky Mexican chili with hearty potatoes topped with crispy tortilla chips. You'll never want to make chili any other way. Finally, a tender rack of lamb, in a sweet honey and spicy chili sauce.

About The Latin Kitchen

The Latin Kitchen is an upbeat half-hour of culinary favourites from Mexico, Spain, and Venezuela. In their very own rustic Latin Kitchen, Juan Pablo (Venezuela), Luis (Mexico) and Tigretón (Spain) give us fresh takes on traditional Latin meals. Our hosts introduce us to simple techniques and new ingredients sure to spice up any dinner party or weeknight meal. In each fast-paced episode, we’ll explore Spanish, Mexican, or Venezuelan cooking, with hosts focusing on an ingredient or regional flavour for four mouth-watering recipes. The hosts bring their own unique culinary style to the table, sharing stories of growing up in Latin kitchens with recipes passed down through the generations to inspire and entertain audiences.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Venezuelan Corn Recipes
• E2Arepas: Venezuela's National Bread
• E3Plantain Recipes
• E4Traditional Venezuelan Recipes
• E5Dinner, Venezuelan Style
• E6Spanish Tapas
• E7Ajillo (Garlic)
• E8Spain's Specialty: Pork
• E9Spanish Coastal Recipes
• E10Seafood with a Spanish Twist
• E11Traditional Mexican Beans with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• E12Baja Dishes