DINNER

Lamb Tagine with Almonds & Olives

I actually make this Tagine in a Dutch Oven. So maybe calling it a Tagine isn't technically correct but calling it Lamb Stew doesn't ...

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Jan 19, 20221 min read

Creamy Red Pepper Chicken

This Creamy Red Pepper Sauce comes together quickly for a succulent chicken dinner, with caramelized roast cauliflower and a green salad...

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Jan 14, 20221 min read

Garam Masala Red Lentil & Carrot Curry Soup

Garam Masala is the perfect spice blend for this hearty vegetarian curry soup. Top it with a little Chimayo Red Chile Harissa to give it...

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Apr 12, 20211 min read

Classic New Mexico Green Chile Stew

This is my hearty winter version of Green Chile Stew with an ample amount of green chile, meat & potatoes. I even added some zucchini so...

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Jan 26, 20212 min read

Coconut Turmeric Ramen with Roasted Butternut Squash

This noodle bowl is so satisfying with its silky smooth broth filled with turmeric, ginger, citrus, a hint of peanut and lots of veggies....

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Jan 24, 20211 min read

Scalloped Sweet Corn

I always save some of summer’s sweetest corn for this dish. I cut it from the cob & store it in the freezer for a taste of summer in the...

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Jan 3, 20211 min read

Thanksgiving Dinner

Roast Brined Turkey with Cornbread, Rye, Sage, Apple & Sausage Stuffing, Sour Cranberry Sauce & all the trimmings. I love Thanksgiving....

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Nov 20, 20203 min read

Calabacitas Casserole

In New Mexico, Calabacitas is a common side dish to any meal, typically squash, corn & green chile are combined & sautéed in a skillet...

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Sep 15, 20201 min read

Pork Tenderloin with Molé Spice Rub

Served with roast winter squash and a green salad. The spices in Mexican Molé sauce turned into a rub will get your taste buds ready for...

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Sep 10, 20201 min read

A Tale of Two Tomato Tarts

Nothing compares to vine ripened tomatoes. I absolutely love them!!! Mostly I like to eat perfectly ripe tomatoes by the slice with a...

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Sep 3, 20201 min read

Peaches & Sweet Corn

It's a labor of love when Summer's bounty is ripe for the picking. This summer I've made 9 quarts of apricot jam. I've peeled two cases...

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Sep 2, 20202 min read

Tahini Ginger Roast Chicken & Veggies on Sautéed Kale

The nutty flavor of Tahini combined with fresh ginger and citrus juices, Tamari, & Dijon mustard make this Chicken dish burst with flavor!...

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Mar 29, 20202 min read

Green Chile Mac & Cheese

In New Mexico it is rare to eat Mac & Cheese without Green Chile in it. It was kind of a love at first taste when I arrived in New Mexico...

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Mar 26, 20202 min read

Eggplant Parmesan & Ricotta Bake

This dish of roasted eggplant with three cheeses and fresh tomato sauce easily falls into the category of comfort food. The twice baked...

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Mar 5, 20201 min read

Spicy Roast Cauliflower Tacos

Nothing like wrapping your "Meatless Monday" and your "Taco Tuesday" into one package. I love roasted cauliflower, and I love just about...

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Feb 12, 20201 min read

Silky Thai Coconut Soup

This is a veggie version of the popular Tom Kha Gai Soup (Chicken Coconut Soup). I love the Thai flavor combination of lemongrass,...

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Jan 14, 20201 min read

Korean Style BBQ Ribs

I don't know about you, but sometimes I get in a rut of preparing the same old tried and true recipes, carnitas tacos, green chile...

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Jan 10, 20201 min read

Banh Mi(meatloaf) Sandwich

A delicious Vietnamese sandwich served on a baguette with fresh herbs, sliced peppers and cucumbers and Sriracha Mayo. There's fantastic...

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Jan 10, 20201 min read

Lemon Risotto with Mint & Pea Pistou

Top the risotto with crispy pancetta and the flavor palette is complete. Spring has sprung and I am ready for lighter zestier tastes. I...

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Aug 3, 20191 min read