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I bought about a pound and a half of fresh Hatch chillies from my local grocery store. I live in North Carolina and they were sold in the same grocery store about this time last year.

I've just finished roasting and peeling my fresh chillies. Found this thread when looking for ideas about how to use them.

This probably sounds a bit crazy but I make nachos with anchovies (in olive oil). Actually, I made this for dinner tonight. Otherwise, the nachos are pretty normal.

I like okra in all its forms. I also like raw oysters and uni (but it has to be really fresh). I can't really think of any foods that I consider slimy. I'm not that crazy about trying natto but that's more to do with the smell.

This may be relevant because I'm ethnically Japanese but I wasn't raised eathing Japanese food.

Wherever I travel, even to other states, I go to grocery stores. I find it fascinating. Obviously, I buy stuff, usually local brands or local specialties.

I also go to farmers markets when I travel. i.e. in Paris, France or other states.

roast chicken
cheese based salad (usually goat cheese)
homemade soup including beans of some kind
Indian style curry with Indian rice
stir fry, usually with tofu
a salmon (fresh) based dish
baked potato and salad
quiche
Thai style curry made with coconut milk
soup (made with beans), especially in the colder months
tacos (with pork or possibly chicken)
my style nachos (with anchovies on)
vegetarian chilli
ratatouille with rice or over pasta plus a protein
homemade burgers (usually lamb or possibly bison)
fillets of fish (haddock, catfish, etc.) baked in the oven over rice (brown) and veggies

The first picture, of an individual Bakewell tart is pretty awful. It's a storebought tart (I'm guessing it's a Mr. K). She needs to eat a proper one, homemade. Those tarts are large (at least 9" in diameter) and far, far better than anything you could buy in a grocery store. I say that because my Mum makes super Bakewell tarts. Oh, I'm originally British but living in the US.

No meat or meat derived products are allowed into the US from overseas. I bring back tea, chocolate, cookies and non-perishible food from Europe.

I for one, declare all food on the Customs form. For the persons that think they can get away without declaring foods, I have to say that I've seen dogs sniffing around luggage after passengers have collected it from the carousels so one can get caught.

If you're looking for authentic Italian pizza, I can highly recommend Luisa's Brick Oven. From the outside, the restaurant doesn't look much but the pizzas are baked in an oven that was imported from Italy and having been to Italy, the thin crust pizzas are really authentic. I don't remember the exact location but your favorite search engine will bring you the results.

Ooh.That looks tasty. I'd prefer it without cheese and put some mustard on instead. Maybe I'll try making this soon. Thanks for the idea.