It started innocently enough. A generous quantity of somewhat spicy salsa eaten regularly with hummus, bread, and whatever crunchy vegetable I can find. And a glass of red wine, of course.
With several moving parts, it's a meal template which can serve one well on a regular basis.
Then, one day, a friend had an over-abundance of Jalapeño peppers from the garden.
I hardly knew what to do with them. I tried one with this type of meal, and while it seemed quite spicy, I soon discovered they make a great addition.
This went on for months. Until one day, Serrano peppers were on sale at a local market.
HOT! A Seranno makes a Jalapeño seem like a Poblano.
Will I soon find the mere Jalapeño inadequate? Will I need hotter and hotter peppers?
If you've been down this road, share your wisdom. Where does this end??