Late summer in New Mexico, every air wave carries the distinct, heavenly aroma of Hatch green chile roasting in back yards, grocery stores, even makeshift road-side stands… These green gems are found in chile stew (green chile stew), hamburgers (green chile-cheese burger), pork laden green chile, green chile-chicken enchiladas, relleno… I could go on and…
Month: July 2014
Eat your veggies
What did the lettuce say to the celery? – Are you stalking me? Recently, my friends have found themselves with zucchini galore! In an attempt to help them out, I am posting some beloved zucchini recipes. Hope you enjoy! Zucchini chips Cooking spray 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4…
For Tyler & Ryan
Hey folks – one of the funniest, sweetest young ladies I know has asked me to share my favorite salsa recipe – here you go Tyler – have a sweet n spicy night! Tomatillo Salsa 6-8 tomatillos, papers removed, washed & diced 1 onion, diced 1 jalapeño, finely diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/4…
Not your Momma’s meatloaf…
A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body. Benjamin Franklin In my family, we are pretty evenly split, as far as who is on the meatloaf love-band wagon, and those who cringe, gag and basically run at the mere mention… Meatloaf – did…
A slice of pie…
Salted caramel chocolate pie Makes 8 to 10 servings Crust: 2 cups crushed chocolate Wafer cookies 3/4 cups unsalted butter, melted Caramel filling: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/3 cup water 2/3 cup whipping cream 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Chocolate filling: 3/4 cup whipping cream 6 ounces bittersweet or…