85 serrano recipes

Creamy cheese grits spiked with serrano chiles, red bell pepper, and scallions. A Tex-Mex twist on a Southern classic that's on the table in 30 minutes.

China Moon serrano-lemongrass vinegar, a fragrant infused rice vinegar simmered with fresh ginger, lemongrass and serrano chiles. A bright, spicy condiment to splash into dressings, dipping sauces, stir-fries and noodle bowls.

Fresh tomatillo salsa verde roasted in a dry cast iron pan with serranos, jalapenos, pequin chiles, and garlic. Smoky, tangy, and seriously spicy with three types of peppers.

It's an easy way to make a simply tasty yet refreshing carrot slaw.

Quick, easy and delicious. No need to run to the store. This homemade version tastes so much better, and it's good for you.

A delicious salsa made with juicy tomatoes and a variety of peppers which make it perfect for homemade tacos or tortilla chips.

California-style chilled gazpacho built from peak summer tomatoes, English cucumber, red bell peppers, jalapeno, serrano, and a chiffonade of fresh herbs. Vegan, low-fat, and made for blistering Sonoma afternoons.

An easy to make coleslaw with south Asian flavors and a bit of a kick.

Guacamole with serrano heat, white onion, and a surprise hit of pureed zucchini for body. Mexican-style avocado dip finished with tomato, green onion, and cilantro garnish.

Thai-style pickled vegetables with cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, and serrano chiles in a sweet vinegar brine. A tangy, crunchy condiment ready after one day of marinating.

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in cilantro and serrano chile, served with a buttery cucumber-white wine beurre blanc for a cool-meets-heat backyard dinner.

Guacamole de la Mixteca: an authentic Oaxaca-region guacamole with ripe avocado, white onion, serrano chile, and cilantro. Mashed chunky in a molcajete, no lime, no fuss.

Papaya mango relish with serrano chiles, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. A fresh, no-cook tropical condiment with serious heat that pairs with grilled fish and tacos.

Pico de gallo, the classic Mexican rooster's beak salsa, made with diced tomato, white onion, cilantro, serrano chiles, lime, and salt. Crisp, fresh, never mushy. The 10-minute taqueria staple.

Salsa verde with boiled tomatillos and serrano chile pureed smooth, then mixed with raw onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil. Bright, tangy, and quick to make.

Creamy avocado hot sauce blends serrano chiles, garlic, and onion into a fiery, silky Mexican-style salsa. Five minutes, no cooking, pure heat with a smooth finish.