Roasting batch of pecans in the oven is a quick & easy process that saves you a lot of time in the future. When a dish calls for toasted pecans (as many of my dishes do), just pull a few from the freezer and toss in the dish.
Latest Recipes
Quick & Easy Green Chile Stew
Beef, Pork, Lamb, Green Chile, Soups & StewsQuick & Easy Green Chile Stew – for when you get the craving, but you don’t have a lot of time. A spicy and delicious New Mexico green chile stew made with ground beef and pinto beans.
Ten Favorite Meals from MJ’s Kitchen
Lists and Round UpsTen favorite meals from MJ’s Kitchen – all provide comfort, a feeling of home, are fun to make, and even more enjoyable to eat.
Molasses Ginger Cookies – Soft, Chewy and Crispy
Desserts, SnacksSoft and chewy molasses ginger cookies wrapped in a crispy sugary shell. The only ginger cookies you’ll ever want to eat. (with high elevation adjustments)
Beef and Red Chile Posole
Beef, Pork, Lamb, Red Chile, Soups & StewsBeef and red chile posole is an easy dish with just a few ingredients and lots of flavor. Make a small batch for the family or a large batch for guests.
Crispy Cheesy Fried Egg with Herbs (and Green Chile)
Breakfast, Green Chile, Vegetarian EntreesLooking for a really easy and delightfully delicious breakfast? Well, look no further. This Crispy Cheesy Fried Egg with herbs is a wonderful change from an egg with just salt and pepper. Instead of topping the egg with “added” ingredients, you actually fry the ingredients into the egg. It’s pretty […]
Chama River Valley in Northern New Mexico
New Mexico, Small Business Friends, TravelTake an autumn drive through the Chama River Valley of northern New Mexico and enjoy the breathtaking colors of old cottonwoods and the never ending vistas.
Scarlet Runners (Beans) with Simple Salsa
Beans, Small Business Friends, Vegetable SidesScarlet runners are a large, meaty beans with the texture of a baked potato and a nutty flavor. With their rich broth they make a delicious vegetarian meal. They can also be used in salads, soups and stews, chilis, or blended with garlic and oil for hummus.
Red Chile Powder – Grow, Dry, and Grind
Condiments & Spices, How To, Red ChileRed chile powder made from ripened jalapeno and jalafuego chile peppers. Having a couple of hot chile pepper plants in the garden is always nice. Aside from being extremely prolific plants, they are beautiful when the peppers start to ripen and turn red. A combination of red and green peppers […]
Blueberry Blue Corn Pancakes with Atole
Bread, Breakfast, Fruit - Sweet & Savory, GrainsThese pancakes are made with blue cornmeal (atole), toasted pecans, blueberries, buttermilk and a touch of coconut oil creating a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. For the cornmeal, I use atole which is a toasted blue cornmeal found at markets in New Mexico
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