Easy, healthy recipes with a southwestern flare
Food you normally eat before noon, and sometimes on Sunday night
Enjoy a Sunday brunch of sweet potato hash browns topped with green chile, cheese, and an egg – my version of Albuquerque’s Frontier Restaurant’s Western-Style hash browns.
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!
These Apple Pecan Crepes will remind you of apple pie, but a lighter, not so sweet pie. Seasoned stewed apples are placed on top of light crepes then topped with pecans and maple syrup.
A classic southwester breakfast pileup with potatoes, vegetables, a protein of choice, and an egg, smothered in red chile or green chile if you prefer.
Thai Tea Apricot Smoothies are made with fresh or frozen apricots and Thai tea. Best when all of the ingredients are chilled or frozen before making. A great way to get your vitamins and morning caffeine in one drink.
Steel cut oats normally take 40 minutes to cook; however there are ways to reduce the cooking time. Add some fruit and nuts while cooking for a delicious breakfast. This post include two different steel cut recipes to enjoy any day of the week.
A muffin recipe was adapted to make this moist and delicious Orange Marmalade Quick bread. along with a little Cointreau, lemon, and buttermilk.
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.
A hearty and spicy tostada with scrambled eggs, sausage, chile, and few other simple ingredients. What a great way to start the day.
This waffle recipe uses an overripe banana and buttermilk instead of butter. Top with fresh fruit and pecans and you have a deliciously healthy meal.
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