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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Hatch Green Chile Picnic Chicken Salad
When warm weather arrives, my family can’t wait to get outside. We take more walks, go adventuring around town and look for any and all excuses to light up the grill. This Picnic Chicken Salad is made for days like these. It’s easy to make ahead, easy to make into sandwiches, and versatile enough to bring along on a hike or stash in your picnic basket for tailgating at the … [Read more...] about Hatch Green Chile Picnic Chicken Salad
High Desert Green Chile Cheeseburger
There is so much about cooking and eating in the Southwest that is special, including green chile cheeseburgers which top the list for me, especially during the grilling season. I think about burgers made in other places and all the care and effort that goes into coming up with the most creative combination of toppings, or signature burger patties, but at the end of the day it … [Read more...] about High Desert Green Chile Cheeseburger
Spring Chicken Posole Verde
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