Easy, healthy recipes with a southwestern flare
New Mexico red chile makes all of these dishes better
If you love burritos, you’re going to love these chimichangas. Crispy tortilla stuffed with eggs and chorizo or black beans for vegetarian version.
A spicy red beans dish that makes a complete meal with just a tortilla or cornbread, or served over rice or wrapped in a burrito and smothered with red chile.
A spicy yeast bread made with Hatch red and green chile and cheese.
A sweet and spicy barbecue sauce made with apricots, a blend of four red chile powders and several other BBQ sauce ingredients. Use this sauce and a simple cabbage slaw (recipe provided) for a great BBQ sandwich.
Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish made with fried corn tortillas chips, chile sauce or salsa, cheese, fried eggs, and a choice of toppings. My chilaquiles are smothered in a New Mexico red chile.
A extended roundup of Cinco de Mayo recipes that will have your guests dancing in the kitchen. From appetizers to desserts. They are all good!
This is my favorite breakfast! A red chile paste, cheese and fried egg cooked between corn or flour tortillas. This makes a quick and easy breakfast for any day of the week.
A spicy hot sauce to add to soups, stews, sandwiches or whatever your stomach desires. I love several dashes on top of fried eggs.
A very hearty and healthy vegetarian meal that will please even the biggest carnivore. This can be a complex dish because it has several components, each of which can be made from scratch or bought.
Uniquely spiced pickled peppers made with red chile peppers, onion, and a few other ingredients. Great in sandwiches, tacos, or just eaten as a snack.
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