9780940666931. New condition. Hard cover. UK ed. Language: English. Pages: 192. Trade paperback (US). Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 192 p. The long-awaited companion to The Green Chile Bible this vibrant collection of rich red chilli recipes celebrates the blending of historic Spanish Indian and western frontier traditions in southwestern cookery and explores some of the best European and Asian contributions to the latest Southwest fusion style. The Red Chile Bible caters to the desires of every chilli cook -- from the passion for finding new ways to cook with chilli to the ambition to achieve the ultimate classic salsa. It covers the gamut of Southwest styles from the traditional to contemporary from down-home rustic to unashamedly elegant from comfortably mellow to fiery hot. Reflecting the modern cook s commitment to natural flavours and healthy foods The Red Chile Bible emphasises fresh ingredients and dishes made from scratch but the authors have also suggested shortcuts and substitute ingredients to save preparation time without sacrificing quality or flavour.Providing important practical help for the novice chilli cook the authors give complete information on the major southwestern and Mexican red chillies along with tips on buying storing and handling fresh dried crushed and powdered red chillies. A glossary and a list of sources are included.