A four ingredient popsicle – fresh pineapple, coconut milk, maple syrup and fresh cherries. The kids love these and so do the adults.
Latest Recipes
Roasted Chile Cheese
Appetizers & Starters, Green Chile, Red Chile, SnacksRoasted Chile Cheese is a twist on the traditional pimento cheese. However, instead of roasted pimento peppers, roasted chile cheese is a mix of roasted New Mexico red and/or green chile, three cheeses, green olives, and a bit of this and a bit of that.
Quick Easy Jams (No pectin / Small Batch)
Lists and Round UpsAn extensive collection of small batch jams and jellies, many without pectin. Plus a How To guide on making small batch, no pectin jams.
Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) Deviled Eggs
Appetizers & Starters, Red Chile, Vegetable SidesSpicy deviled eggs with the unique flavor of the Korean paste – Gochujang and a touch of olive brine for a little acid. Warning – Addicting!
Smoked Chicken with Herb and Chile Rubs
Condiments & Spices, Grilled, Poultry EntreesA Pit Barrel Smoker has changed our lives. We can now smoke up to four chickens at a time and freeze for quick dinner later on. This post talks about smoking chickens and provides the recipe for our favorite Herb Dry Rub.
Pasta with Broccoli, Leeks and Preserved Lemon
Pasta dishes, Vegetarian EntreesThis pasta with broccoli, leeks and preserved lemon is so easy to make, but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. A great week day meal.
Spicy Smashed Potato Salad
Red Chile, Salads, Vegetable SidesThis smashed potato salad is not chunky like most potato salads. It’s creamy and slightly chunky from smashing the cooked potatoes. Other ingredients include minced onion and celery, pickles, and a seasoning.
Swiss Chard Pie in Phyllo (Filo) Pastry
Vegetarian EntreesThis recipe was inspired by a Swiss Chard Pie recipe in Gourmet, October 1986. The original recipe used pie pastry. I have replaced the “crust” with phyllo dough making for a lighter meal. Honestly, one of our favorite vegetarian meals.
How to Make Red Chile Corn Tortillas
Bread, How To, Red ChileThis recipe and process is similar to making regular corn tortillas. The main difference is that some of the water has been substituted with red chile sauce. For an exciting treat use hot chile and then serve these with a drizzle of honey. So good!
How To Make Honey Butter
Condiments & Spices, Small Business FriendsA honey sweetened compound butter for biscuits, cinnamon toast, yeast bread, cornbread, flour tortillas or whatever your heart desires. Change up the honey, change up the flavor.
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