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.
Latest Recipes
Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Fruit - Sweet & Savory, Pasta dishes, Vegetarian EntreesOne of my tried and true pasta recipes – Farfalle with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil. A summer dish with fresh picked, quality, ripe tomatoes and fresh picked basil. You’re going to love it!
Calabacitas (Summer Squash, Corn, Green Chile)
Green Chile, Vegetable Sides“Calabacitas” is the Spanish word for “little squash”, but in late summer / early fall calabacitas is a traditional New Mexico dish. It’s made with local, fresh ingredients: roasted green chile, summer squash, and corn. Normally served as a side, but can be turned into a vegetarian meal by topping it with an egg and some cheese.
Roasting Chile and Bell Peppers on the Grill
Green Chile, Grilled, How To, New MexicoThis post is an instructional post on how to roast fresh chile and peppers on the grill, peel, prep for freezing, pack for freezing,and freeze.
Yellow Squash with Basil and Pine Nuts
Vegetable SidesSquash with Basil and Pine Nuts (Pinon) is a wonderful way to enjoy summer squash and fresh basil. It is a very simple little recipe that takes about 20 minutes to make. It has a lot of flavor and goes with just about anything.
New Mexico Red Chile Paste
Condiments & Spices, Red ChileA 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.
No Cook Peach Pecan Ice Cream
DessertsWhen you can get some really, really good peaches, make a batch of Peach Pecan Ice Cream. It’s a no cook ice cream with eggs or added sugar. The sweetness comes from the peaches and sweetened condensed milk.
An Old Raspberry Vinegar and Sparkling Raspberry Soda
Beverages, Condiments & Spices, Fruit - Sweet & SavoryA remake of a raspberry vinegar recipe from 1900. Pour the vinegar over ice cream, use in salad dressings or make a refreshing, cold raspberry soda.
Calabacitas Chowder (Summer Squash, Corn, and Green Chile)
Green Chile, Soups & StewsA calabacitas chowder that uses cooked and pureed summer squash as the base, cooked with leeks, corn, and green chile. A delightful way to enjoy fall produce.
A Cold Curry Vegetable Soup
Soups & Stews, Vegetarian EntreesA cold curry soup made with a variety of vegetables (mostly green and white). I usually use leftovers or those small pieces in the crisper with an unknown purpose. Avocado is used as a flavorful thickener.
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