I love chorizo but chorizo didn’t always like me. Recently I found a local smoked meat market that makes their own chorizo. It is much lower in fat and doesn’t cook out an excessive amount of grease the way some do while maintaining the spicy flavor. First thing I wanted to make was soup. I imagined a healthy and tasty black bean soup loaded with beans, chiles and corn and now a chorizo sausage that was lighter with very little fat. It was terrific if I do say so myself! And the best thing of all was I didn’t have to share. Those who won’t touch beans don’t know what their missing!
May 24, 2013
Chorizo Black Bean Soup
Posted by NativeNM under Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | Tags: Chorizo Black Bean Soup, Chorizo Sausage, Roasted Corn, Roasted Peppers |Leave a Comment
May 21, 2013
Chipotle Pulled Pork Pizza with Coleslaw
Posted by NativeNM under Bread, Main Course, Recipes, Side Dishes | Tags: Chipotle Pulled Pork, Chipotle Pulled Pork Pizza, Coleslaw, Pulled Pork Pizza |1 Comment
I’ve found that you can make pizza with almost anything. Whereas pizza might have been considered Italian in the past, it’s now anything you can imagine. Some of our favorites are Greek pizza, Verde pizza, Flatbread pizza, Barbecued Chicken pizza and Breakfast pizza. If you’ve ever eaten at California Pizza Kitchen you know they sometimes add a scoop of coleslaw or black bean and corn salsa in the middle to enhance the flavor. I find it appealing and another layer to add to the flavor of the pizza. So when I had leftover Chipotle pulled pork and sauce, it was logical to make pizza and add a scoop of coleslaw to go on top. Josh ate it morning, noon and night until it was all gone!
May 14, 2013
Vanilla Ice Cream
Posted by NativeNM under Dessert, Recipes | Tags: Custard, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Ice Cream |[2] Comments
As a summertime treat, ice cream is hard to beat. And anytime you have a slice of fruit pie or cobbler, a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream can’t be far behind, at least I think so. I love this recipe, adapted from “David Lebovitz Living the Sweet Life in Paris”. With so many flavors of ice cream to choose from you might think vanilla to be plain. But using a real vanilla bean brings out the boldest of flavor that will make this ice cream seem anything but plain. It takes a bit of prep work but you will be rewarded in the end. This sweet cool treat can stand on it’s own as well as add a layer of deliciousness alongside your favorite dessert.
May 7, 2013
Espinaca Queso Dip
Posted by NativeNM under Recipes, Red or Green, Salsa and Dips | Tags: Chips and Queso, Espinaca Queso Dip, Pickled Jalapenos, Velveeta Queso Blanco |[4] Comments
One of my guilty pleasures is chips and Espinaca Queso dip. This creamy blend of cheese, spinach and jalapenos has become my favorite queso dip. It’s made with Velveeta Queso Blanco which I know isn’t the healthiest choice but you just can’t beat the way is melts to perfection. It tastes so good combined with fresh spinach, tomatoes, onions and jalapenos. I made Tex-Mex burrito bowls and spooned some of this creamy cheese over top. I got thumbs up all around!
May 3, 2013
Steak, Potato and Poblano Quesadilla
Posted by NativeNM under Recipes, Red or Green | Tags: Chile de Arbol Salsa with Roasted Corn, Cinco de Mayo, Guacamole, Potato and Poblano Quesadilla, Steak |[2] Comments
My favorite food holiday by far is Cinco de Mayo! This holiday celebrates the Mexican culture and heritage with festivals and parades but mostly with great Mexican food. While I don’t need an excuse to eat Mexican, I always look forward to making something special to celebrate the day. I’m making quesadillas filled with marinated steak, thin sliced potatoes and poblano chiles. It’s Muy Bueno! Paired with guacamole and salsa makes this quesadilla a party for your taste buds! Happy Cinco de Mayo all!








