It’s a humbling and majestic thing to live in New Mexico as an Italian chef from the Midwest. It’s like landing on a different culinary planet. A planet where flavors transcend, reach deeply into the land and sky, and then reappear in a simmering pot of green chile sauce. Enchanted lavender A good example of this is lavender. I mostly had experienced lavender in … [Read more...] about Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas
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Rotisserie Chicken Stock
This Rotisserie Chicken Stock is a savory and versatile base for soups, stews, and sauces. It’s so easy and simple, there’s not a lot to say. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Rotisserie Chicken Stock
Heartwarming Turkey Noodle Soup
Recently one of my dearest friends has been sick. I’ve spent more time at the hospital in the last few weeks than ever before and at various points wrestled with feelings of helplessness when all I want is for her to be healed and feeling well. And with all that’s going on in the world, I know I’m not alone. When times like this rise up, I find myself pulled to the kitchen … [Read more...] about Heartwarming Turkey Noodle Soup
Slow Cooker Beef & Chile Stew
The last few weeks I’ve been feeling the pace of life speed up. Between school, work, and shorter days, I knew it was time to pull out my crock pot and make a big pot of something warm that would feed us throughout the week. This Slow Cooker Beef & Chile Stew is a nourishing, hearty, and deeply flavorful recipe that brought a hefty dose of warmth and ease to our meal times … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Beef & Chile Stew
Mouthwatering Marinated Chicken Tacos: Discover the Secret to Taco Night
Taco night in our house happens pretty much every week. Sometimes it feels like a miracle dinner because it’s a night when an array of toppings on the table work for everyone. We have a stack of white ramekins on the shelf. Usually, I fill all of them with small things that fit into tacos with ease—shredded cheese, avocado, onion, cilantro, sour cream, cucumbers, and … [Read more...] about Mouthwatering Marinated Chicken Tacos: Discover the Secret to Taco Night