Easy, healthy recipes with a southwestern flare
A very refreshing cold soup. Three types of onions cooked down and pureed with roasted green chile then chilled. A spicy soup with a unique depth of flavors. Serve chilled or even warm.
Personally, I find a grilled cheese sandwich with ONLY cheese to be rather boring. However, add some roasted urfa biber chile or any roasted red chile along with toasted pinon nuts for a delightful bite.
A green beans and potato dish seasoned with a deconstructed pesto – fresh basil, toasted pinon, and Pecorino Romano. Add some smoked ham or bacon for a complete meal.
Massaged kale with a little lemon juice and olive oil, a honey dressing, topped with roasted sweet potatoes, pinon nuts, and feta. Make it a meal or a side.
Greens, strawberries and pine nuts make a great salad. Add sweet onion for a little bite and toasted coconut to make it “exotic”.
Swiss chard calzone is made with a ready-made pie crust, fresh greens, pinon nuts, and raisins. A quick and easy, hearty vegetarian meal for two.
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