> On a more serious note. > > -------------------------------------- > | More Serious Note | > | | > | This side up. | > -------------------------------------- > > I wish to weigh in on the negative side on the subject of the taste of > jalapenos. > The green ones. > The heat bugs me. > For some unknown reason they taste hotter than a serrano to me. > The flavor is grassy and green. > The ripe jalapeno is much better. > And the value added jalapeno is the best (Chilpotle) > > For a salsa cruda, Serranos are good, in general. > Better than jalapenos. > I MHO. > That said, I offer this recipe from www.foodtv.com > A nice mix of flavors. > > Black Bean and Green Chile Salad > > 1/2 pound cooked black beans > 1 cup roasted poblano peppers, peeled, seeded and diced > 1 medium red onion, diced > 1/4 cup cilantro > 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno > 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice > 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice > 1 tablespoon chipotle puree > 2 tablespoons olive oil > Salt and freshly ground pepper > > In a large bowl, combine all ingredients well, season with salt and > pepper. > > Joe