When I spooned up a bowl of this authentic chicken pozole for my husband last week, the first thing he said was “this tastes like New Mexico”. I cannot think of a better compliment than this. This is a simple soup that takes some time to make, but I promise it’s worth it. There are many kinds of posole, so to celebrate the full arrival of Spring, I decided to make one loaded … [Read more...] about Spring Chicken Posole Verde
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Red Chile & Caramelized Onion Dip
In the last few weeks, I have found myself at birthday parties, block parties, and picnics at the park. So this week I wanted to make a homemade dip/spread that would be perfect for crackers, sandwiches, crusty bread, charcuterie, and all the vegetables you can think of. This creamy, red-chile spiked caramelized onion dip is even good with apples, and yesterday, I found myself … [Read more...] about Red Chile & Caramelized Onion Dip
High Altitude Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
High-altitude baking can be a challenge. If I had a video camera in my kitchen since moving to Santa Fe, there have been a few times when the footage could be used to make a sitcom or reality show. I mean, this is some real popcorn-worthy material—a cake overflowing out of the pan, the little bubbling bits catching fire on a sheet tray in the oven, and the hilarity that ensues … [Read more...] about High Altitude Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cochinita Pibil Chile Tacos
This is a taco recipe that comes from our constant craving for the unequivocal Cochinita Pibil sandwich and our never-ending love for tacos. Cochinita Pibil is a traditional slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán Peninsula. Its genius lies in the marinade highs and lows; earthy achiote paste or annatto seed, bright orange and/or grapefruit juice, and rich and roasted flavors … [Read more...] about Cochinita Pibil Chile Tacos
High Desert Everything Marinade
This is a marinade that celebrates flavors of New Mexico and at the same time is highly versatile and can be used on all kinds of foods with equally delightful results: asparagus, bell peppers, mushrooms, cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant, tofu, shrimp, salmon, chicken, beef flank steak, hanger steak, skirt steak, sirloin steak, brisket, pork chops, buffalo, elk, etc. The … [Read more...] about High Desert Everything Marinade