A red chile paste made with New Mexico dried red chiles and chile de arbol peppers. This paste can be used in salsas, soups, breads, beans, and many other dishes.
New Mexico Red Chile Paste
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New Mexico red chile makes all of these dishes better
Red Chile Garlic Bread with Manchego Cheese
Bread, Red ChileFor this red chile garlic bread, a paste with 3 different chile powders, roasted garlic, and chile oil is incorporated into a dough, then the bread is topped with Manchego cheese before baking. The baked bread makes a great snack, appetizer, or sandwich bread.
Chile de Arbol Salsa
Appetizers & Starters, Red Chile, Small Business Friends, SnacksIn my pinto beans post I mentioned that I had received a great package of goodies from Diaz Farms in southern New Mexico. With the pinto beans, there was bag of dried chile de arbol peppers along with a request for a recipe for the Diaz Farms website. Having never used chile de arbol before, I was quite excited about the challenge…
Not My Mama’s Potato Salad
Red Chile, Salads, Vegetable SidesWho says potato salad has to be made with just one type of potato? I like a potato salad with variety. This one in particular has 3 types of potatoes (including a sweet potato), sweet relish, a few common vegetables and a nice mix of herbs and spices.
Time to Cook up a Pot of Pinto Beans
Beans, Green Chile, Red Chile, Small Business Friends, Vegetable SidesInstructions on how to cook up a hearty pot of pinto beans and several suggestions on how to use them as a meals, an ingredient, or a vegetable side.
Chipotle Grits with Feta Cheese
Breakfast, Grains, Red ChileNormally 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!
Bourbon Carrots – Four Ways
Red Chile, Vegetable SidesMy favorite way to cook carrots is to steam in a little bourbon. Once the bourbon evaporates, I add a little oil or butter then top off with an herb or a red chile powder. Here are two of my favorite carrot dishes.
Southwestern Breakfast Pileup
Breakfast, Green Chile, Red ChileA classic southwester breakfast pileup with potatoes, vegetables, a protein of choice, and an egg, smothered in red chile or green chile if you prefer.
Red Chile Infused Oil
Condiments & Spices, Red ChileA spicy olive oil infused with New Mexico red chile and a mix of seasonings. Use to saute’, as a finishing oil, or just a drizzle to add a little spicy to soups and salads.
Braised Red Chile Chicken and Vegetables
Poultry Entrees, Red ChileThis chicken and vegetable recipe uses New Mexico red chile powder and strained tomatoes to create a rich, sweet and spicy sauce. Serve over rice for a complete meal.
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