Easy, healthy recipes with a southwestern flare
[Two recipes] Fried Grits with Peaches and Pecans is a hearty breakfast, but not heavy. It’s sweet and savory with lots of texture and flavor, and you can use just about any fruit you have on hand. You also learn how to fry grits for a variety of dishes.
These Cranberry Orange steel cut oats were inspired by my favorite Tried and True Cranberry Bread recipe. Like the bread, three simple ingredients – dried cranberries, orange zest and nuts – transform a boring bowl of oatmeal into a creamy, healthy, nutty, and tasty breakfast.
Grits and chile is one of the most comforting, heart and soul warming breakfasts that one can eat. This version combines grits with roasted red chile.
A hearty breakfast or brunch of home fries cooked with leeks, carrots, and roasted green chile then topping with an egg (if desired)
Next time you get a craving for something sweet and healthy, and easy to make, give these Persimmon Cranberry Parfaits a try. Fresh persimmons and dried cranberries are heated in orange juice and a splash of liquor, then layered with yogurt, granola and nuts.
These Apple Pecan Crepes will remind you of apple pie, but a lighter, not so sweet pie. Seasoned stewed apples are placed on top of light crepes then topped with pecans and maple syrup.
Grits and green chile is the ultimate fusion of southern and New Mexico cuisine. It’s creamy, spicy, and cheesy, and warms you up inside and out.
This waffle recipe uses an overripe banana and buttermilk instead of butter. Top with fresh fruit and pecans and you have a deliciously healthy meal.
Huevos Rancheros or ranch-style eggs are very easy to make and can be made to your liking. My particular favorite includes sunny-side up eggs, cheese, raw onion and black olives smothered in New Mexico red chile.
A cranberry pecan granola with pumpkin seeds, pecans, cranberries and maple syrup. This is our Thanksgiving granola. Great in cereals or eaten as a snack.
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