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Green Chile Pecan Cheese Spread

by mj on April 11, 2013

If you enjoyed the Roasted Bell Pepper Cheese Spread from a few days ago but wanted something with more of a kick, you’re going to love this Green Chile Cheese Spread. It is as easy to make, if not easier, and it’s just as delicious. So for all of you lovers of spicy foods, this one is for you! No fancy ingredients except for maybe the green chile which may not be available to some of you, but never fear – in the Kitchen Notes I provide some suggestions for alternative chiles. The cheese is cream cheese so nothing fancy there.

Just like the bell pepper cheese spread this green chile cheese spread can be served with bagel chips, pita chips, or any chips for that matter. You could also spread it on a flour tortilla, roll the tortilla, and cut into little bite size snacks. Just be sure to refrigerate for an hour before cutting. It will make the cutting process much easier. This morning I just spread it on half a bagel and had it for breakfast with a cup of tea. No matter how you dish it up, you’re going to love it!

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Salted Pecan Chocolate Ice Cream

by mj on June 22, 2012

Do you remember my Salted Pecan Bark from a few weeks ago? It was SO good, but even I can get too much of a good thing. So to change things up a bit, I converted the bark recipe into an ice cream recipe. Oh my! Another big mistake! Bobby kept telling me that I had to make one more batch before he was sure that the recipe was perfect. As a result I’ve made four batches of this ice cream in the past 2 weeks! He finished off the fourth batch last night and asked “More please?”.

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Salted Pecan Bark

by mj on May 8, 2012

I love nuts of all kinds, but I have to say that pecans are my absolutely favorite. Up until 3 years ago when my mother sold the family home, all my pecans came from the pecan tree in the backyard of the house in which I grew up. When I moved to New Mexico, my mother would ship me bags of shelled pecans for Christmas. Yes, I said “shelled” pecans! On my visits back home, I would raid her freezer which normally had more pecans that she could eat. It always gave me a thrill to think that I was still eating pecans from the same tree after all of these years!

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Banana Buttermilk Waffles with Strawberries and Pecans

by mj on April 15, 2012

Given the choice between pancakes, waffles or crepes, I’ll take waffles any day! I love a waffle that’s crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, then topped with fresh fruit, nuts and warm maple syrup. This banana buttermilk waffle recipe has been my “go to” recipe for years, but recently I have made a change in the flours that has taken something quite good and made it even better. The recipe uses an overripe banana in place of any oil or butter. I also use buttermilk to add more flavor and texture. A variety of toppings can be used so be sure to read the Kitchen Notes for suggestions.

My first waffle iron was one I inherited from my great aunt back in ’76. It was one of those heavy electric cast-iron waffle irons that produced a PERFECT waffle every single time. Unfortunately, I only had it for 15 years before it bit the dust. Not bad for a kitchen appliance that was probably purchased in the 50′s! It took me about 5 years and 3 different waffle irons to find another one that came close to the waffles that my aunt’s made, but I finally found one that works. I use a Krups, 4-square Belgian waffle maker and love it! (No, I was not paid to say that. )

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Thanksgiving Granola

by mj on November 26, 2011

When I started making my own granola a couple of years ago this was the first granola I made. It came together because it was late in the year and I had a freezer full of pecans and huge bag of craisins. I have to admit that I haven’t made another granola that I enjoy as much as this one.

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Asparagus with Pecans

by mj on April 19, 2011

There are many ways to cook asparagus, but as with most fresh vegetables, simple is best. In this recipe I combine one of my favorite vegetables – the asparagus – with my favorite nut – the pecan – and add just a touch of seasoning. Simple and oh so tasty.

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