There is nothing like eating fresh homemade tortillas. This method of making tortillas works for me every time. It works so well, that I can’t bring myself to buy tortillas anymore
Latest Recipes
New Mexico Pork and Green Chile Posole
Beef, Pork, Lamb, Green Chile, New Mexico, Soups & StewsPosole is a traditional holiday dish here in New Mexico and can be made with red or green chile. There are many, many posole recipes. This is my version.
Home Fries and Their Many Possibilities
Breakfast, How To, Vegetable SidesA quick and easy method for cooking home fries on the stovetop. The result is a plate of cubes of potato, seasoned to perfection, creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Easy Salad with Dino Kale, Cara Cara Orange, and Pepitas
Fruit - Sweet & Savory, SaladsWe’ve been making massaged kale salads for several years now, using whatever fruit is in season – peaches, mango, apples, oranges. All are very tasty, but our favorite is this salad made with dino kale, Cara Cara orange, and pepitas with a light dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and […]
Chocolate Tamales with Port Infused Cherries
Desserts, Tacos, Tamales, TostadasSurprise your family and guests with these sweet, chocolate tamales stuffed with pecans and port infused cherries. Masa never tasted so good!
Green Chile Chicken Noodle Soup with Roasted Garlic
Green Chile, Poultry Entrees, Soups & StewsThe perfect soup for the cold and flu season. This recipe takes the classic chicken noodle soup, spices it up with roasted green chile and two heads of roasted garlic for even more flavor and healthy ingredients. All of this goodness is poured over cooked noodles – homemade or your favorite store bought.
Winter Fruit Salad (Pineapple, Persimmon and More)
Fruit - Sweet & Savory, SaladsA winter fruit salad made with pineapple, persimmon, citrus and pomegranate. Great for parties, potlucks, and large family gatherings. Keeps well in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
Easy DIY Gifts for Your Family and Friends
Lists and Round UpsNeed some ideas for homemade gifts. Here are some of my favorite DIY gifts to share my love with family and friends. They are all so easy to make and no kitchen should be without them.
Fried Green Tomato Tacos
Sandwiches, Tacos, Tamales, Tostadas, Vegetarian EntreesDon’t let those Fall green tomatoes go to waste. Make these crunchy, tart, spicy and delicious tacos – fried green tomatoes, a simple slaw and some really spicy pickled peppers.
The Easiest Turkey-Chicken Stock You’ll Ever Make
Condiments & Spices, How To, Soups & StewsThe process of making chicken/turkey stock is so simple and yields a minimum amount of waste without sacrificing flavor. Here is my method for making a delicious stock.
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