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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

Homemade Granola with Walnuts, Raisins, Chia Seeds...

And coconut, cinnamon, & ginger. Granola inspired by raiding the pantry. With everyone spending more time at home, I find myself spending...

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Mar 23, 20201 min read

Savory Dutch Baby with Herbed Ricotta..

Filling this savory Dutch Baby with Herbed Ricotta, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Sautéed Mushrooms, and Ham is like having a brunch pizza....

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Mar 22, 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

Spelt & Golden Flaxseed Pancakes

The addition of Golden Flaxseed meal gives your morning pancakes a little extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, not to mention it adds a...

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Feb 24, 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

Shakshuka Verde (Green Eggs & Yam)

This is my take on Shakshuka using tomatillos instead of tomatoes. It's basically eggs poached in a green tomatillo sauce. This is a ...

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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 Almond Tart

Italian style lemon almond tart is delicious served with whipped cream and fresh berries or just a dusting of powdered sugar. A good...

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Aug 6, 20191 min read

Tart Cherry Vanilla Bundt Cake

It's cherry season, and if you don't have cherry trees hopefully you know someone who does. Tart cherries are my absolute favorite for...

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Aug 4, 20191 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

Asparagus & Caramelized Onion Tart

It's Spring and asparagus is on sale everywhere. What better way to enjoy it than in this savory buttery cheesy tart? I start by...

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Jul 31, 20192 min read

Soup & Salad, infinite possibilities...

Golden Sweet Bell Peppers connect the soup and panzanella in this filling combo. What more can you ask for at lunch? Soup? Salad? Bread?...

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Mar 6, 20192 min read