lizinsa Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I bought a chilli plant a few months ago because Sainsburys had run out of their loose chillis, I expected that it would die within weeks, however I've finally found my green fingers and now have a glut of chillis with about 20 on the plant with loads more flowers! I'm now looking for inspirational recipes to try and knew the 1st place to turn was the omlet forum! Please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 No instant recipes but wanted to say they will freeze really easily as a complete chilli. I always have some in the freezer then use them straight from the freezer in the recipe that calls for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Didn't realise you could freeze them, thanks that's a great idea especially as I'll be craving heat and spice as the days get colder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Funny you should post this . I've just today picked all my chillies (they had terrible whitefly ). I thought it was a pepper plant so it was quite a surprise when chillies started appearing . I'm planning on freezing them (as recommended by a forum member in this thread). Here they all are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Been picking mine all summer - we too have had heaps. I have dried a fair few (left them in a lock & lock on a windowsill,no lid on) & froze some more. I also made a FAB Chilli Jelly with cooking & crab apples VERY impressive photo,ANH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Fantastic photo ANH , but what I I told you about playing with your food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 You can also preserve them in olive oil. They keep ages this way and the oil is great when you want to add a little kick to a dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 but what I I told you about playing with your food Sorry, mum . Good tips on what to do with them, thanks guys . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 WOW they look amazing! Thanks to everyone for the tips think I'll be freezing, drying and making lots of chilli oil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks for the tip I didn't know about freezing. It is so easy to dry them....we put them in the airing cupboard, I was told to make sure they don't touch each other whilst drying as that could make them go mouldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Wow - RED chillies - mine are still all green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I thought I was growing cayenne chillis, but they turned out to be orange habaneros! My OH wasn't too impressed when I put them in the dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
