Instructions: Preheat oven to 400. Set aside 2 TBS Romano cheese. In a food processor or blender, combine remaining Romano, green & red chiles, garlic, pinon nuts, Parmesan, cilantro & nutmeg. Process until pureed. With motor running, add butter in a thin stream, processing until well blended. Line 4 pie plates or rimmed ovenproof plated with rock salt. Place 4 oysters atop salt in each plate; top each oyster with a spoonful of chile pesto. Bake 6-8 minutes or until pesto is bubly. Remove oysters from oven; sprinkle evenly with reserved 2 TBS Romano cheese. Broil just until cheese is melted.

Garnish each serving with 3 lime wedges, rubbing center of each wedge in caribe.

Makes 4 servings. (See Parched Peppers recipe to make them)

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