Charlotte Wei (left) and Nancy Chen (right) of Bugatarian.

Our guests today are Nancy Chen and Charlotte Wei of Bugatarian. We’ll talk all about the delicious ento recipes they are continuously perfecting, plus the new product line they are revealing. Chef PV is in the Cricketlicious Cafe, and we get the European Buzz from our friend from France, Florian.

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Chirpstilla Casserole

Ingredients

1 RED ONION (chopped)

5 ozs CHEDDAR CHIRPS CHIPS

19 ozs ENCHILADA SAUCE

3 cloves GARLIC (minced)

1 RED BELL PEPPER (sliced thinly)

5 ozs BBQ CHIRPS

15 ozs BLACK BEANS (cooked)

11 ozs CORN (cooked)

2 cups MEXICAN BLEND CHEESE

1 JALAPENO (sliced)

2 ozs BLACK OLIVES (sliced)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Saute RED ONION in OLIVE OIL for 5 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Set aside.

Oil a baking dish with OLIVE OIL. Begin layering with a layer of CHEDDAR CHIRPS, then add sauteed RED ONIONS, ENCHILADA SAUCE, GARLIC, ¾ RED BELL PEPPER, a layer of BBQ CHIRPS, BLACK BEANS, CORN, CHEESE, remaining RED BELL PEPPER, JALAPENO and BLACK OLIVES. Place in oven and cook for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and serve.

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