Easy, healthy recipes with a southwestern flare
[Two recipes] Fried Grits with Peaches and Pecans is a hearty breakfast, but not heavy. It’s sweet and savory with lots of texture and flavor, and you can use just about any fruit you have on hand. You also learn how to fry grits for a variety of dishes.
Grits and chile is one of the most comforting, heart and soul warming breakfasts that one can eat. This version combines grits with roasted red chile.
Normally I make green chile and grits, but for a change, I also make Chipotle Grits with Feta Cheese. Just like green chile and cheddar, chipotle and feta raises a simple bowl of grits to a whole new level. These grits are absolutely delicious!
Time to start planning for Mardi Gras!
A Shrimp & Grits recipe that infuses a touch of the southwest into a southern favorite. In less than 45 minutes you’ll have a dinner bursting with flavor.
Grits and green chile is the ultimate fusion of southern and New Mexico cuisine. It’s creamy, spicy, and cheesy, and warms you up inside and out.
Mj’s Kitchen is being archived as a memorial to Mary Jane (1953-2023)
A sweet and slightly spicy fall soup made with roasted tomatoes and roasted New Mexico red chile.
Who doesn’t love a Louisiana style red beans & rice? It’s hearty, meaty, extremely flavorful and pretty darn healthy. A great way to get your beans at every meal.
October was filled with celebration, travels and lots of delicious dishes. Take a trip to the Jemez Mountains and enjoy what we ate this month.
Happy Holidays! This holiday season go all New Mexican with lots of red and green chile, stew, tamales and more. I hope you find something to include in your holiday menu.
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