This article begins a series on New Mexico chiles, how to roasted them, how to make red and green chile sauces, and a variety of chile recipes.
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Jamaican Cooler – A Rum Ginger Cocktail
BeveragesRecipe for a refreshing drink, perfect for a hot summer evening or anytime you feel like a simple cocktail. Made with a ginger syrup that can also be used for a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage.
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How to Make Preserved Lemons
Condiments & Spices, How ToLearn how to make preserved lemons using two methods. One method is the traditional method of packing and waiting, the other methods yields preserved lemon peel in 24 hours. An instructional video included.
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Grilled Soy Ginger Chicken – An Old Standby
Grilled, Poultry EntreesIt can’t get much easier or tastier than this. Whisk together 5 ingredients, toss in the chicken, let marinate for a little while, then grill. Our tried and true grilled chicken.
Last Week’s Bounty – This Week’s Meals
Vegetable SidesThanks to all the local farmers that, in spite of the drought, still manage to provide us with wonderful fruits and vegetables.
Mango Jicama Salad with Pickled Cucumber
Fruit - Sweet & Savory, SaladsA sweet and tangy summer salad with mango, pickled cucumbers and jicama. A great side for any meal.
Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Condiments & Spices, Vegetable SidesWhile my mother canned the best sweet pickles I’ve ever had, she also threw together these pickled cucumbers as a condiment for the dinner table and as a snack. I love adding them to salads, tacos and noodle and rice bowls.
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