This weekend my family went to a Chicago-themed holiday potluck at a friend’s house in Eldorado. We wanted to bring something fun and festive so we decided to make a version of our favorite windy city confection— Chicago Mix Popcorn, a sweet and savory mix of caramel and cheese popcorn. The classic treat reminds me of when my husband and I lived in Chicago and before embarking … [Read more...] about Red Chile Caramel Corn
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Red Chile Mezcal BBQ Pulled Pork
For years my go-to way of preparing pulled pork revolved around the idea of submerging caramelized meat in the oven with broth and aromatics (like onion, garlic, cilantro stems, and a jalapeno) over low heat for many hours, sometimes even overnight in the crock pot. I have always loved braising because eventually all of the toughness disappears, not only creating strands of … [Read more...] about Red Chile Mezcal BBQ Pulled Pork
Calabacitas Benedict
Calabacitas “little squash”, is a dish with many names, and variations and steeped in New Mexico history originating from Native American Pueblos dating back to the 16th century. As with most foods unique to this area, the finished dish is only the starting point for the many opportunities to learn about the foods, people, and history that make up the heart and soul of the … [Read more...] about Calabacitas Benedict