chile relleno
noun
chile re·lle·no
-rā-ˈyā-(ˌ)nō 
plural chiles rellenos also chile rellenos
: a stuffed chili pepper that usually contains cheese or meat and is fried or grilled
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Each chile relleno croissant starts with a whole poblano chile pepper.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2024
The chile relleno croissant at Pan Artesanal tastes of sunset on a stretch of beach somewhere between Baja and Provence.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2024
The list of daily specials might include one of the best chiles rellenos in memory.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
Romero, a former chef, is quick to offer recipes and recommendations on how to best use your chiles—ask about his mouthwatering, classic chile relleno recipe.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2023
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2024
The chile relleno croissant at Pan Artesanal tastes of sunset on a stretch of beach somewhere between Baja and Provence.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2024
The list of daily specials might include one of the best chiles rellenos in memory.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
Romero, a former chef, is quick to offer recipes and recommendations on how to best use your chiles—ask about his mouthwatering, classic chile relleno recipe.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2023
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“Chile relleno.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chile%20relleno. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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