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- S’mores Blondie Bars
  
  Posted at 11:12 am by NativeNM, on July 3, 2020
  If you love S’mores, you have to try these S’mores blondie bars. They are so decadent, loaded with big chunks of chocolate bars, marshmallow creme and cookie dough. And if that’s not enough, how about some roughly chopped pecans and graham crackers sprinkled over top. S’mores are great for all occasions but they seem to be especially popular for the 4th of July. While the celebrations this year won’t be quite the same, Joe and I still plan to grill some hamburgers and go for a hike somewhere. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and enjoy some S’mores or maybe a S’mores blondie bar. Stay safe and have a great weekend!
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  Posted in Cookies, Dessert, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Graham Crackers, Hershey's Chocolate Bars, Marshmallow Creme, Pecans, S'mores Bars, S'mores Blondie Bars, S'mores Cookie Bars, Special Dark Chocolate, Toll House Cookie Dough
- Strawberry Pie
  
  Posted at 11:11 am by NativeNM, on June 23, 2020
  Strawberry pie has been around for ages but what keeps it popular is the fresh and natural sweetness of ripened strawberries with a jello glaze that is so delectable. I have always thought it one of the most vibrant pies both in color and in taste and a little dollop of whip cream on top never hurts. This summer’s crop of strawberries have been so perfect and sweet, I just couldn’t pass up making a pie. And it was the opportunity to try out my new camera. When I made wheat rolls last post, I dropped my Nikon camera for the last time which is a story for another day. I now have a Sony A6000 which I am learning to use. I thought the pics made this strawberry pie look quite tempting. What do you think?
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  Posted in Pies and Cobblers, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Fresh Strawberry Pie, Graham Cracker Crust, Strawberry Jello Pie, Strawberry Pie, Vintage Strawberry Pie, Whipped Cream
- Whole Wheat Rolls with a Honey Butter Glaze
  
  Posted at 2:20 pm by NativeNM, on June 16, 2020
  One of my fondest memories of my Mother is her teaching me the techniques of making homemade rolls. She gave me her old Fleischmann’s Yeast Bread book which she used as her guide for making rolls. I can’t find a date on it but based on the pictures it must be from the 1950’s or 60’s. It’s a wonderful time capsule of bread making that we don’t often see these days. Although I’ve made wheat bread in the past I had not tried whole wheat rolls. I always thought they would have a dense texture but these are so light and taste so good, especially with some melted butter and honey glazed over top and dripping down the sides. No need for a special occasion to make these rolls, they are good any day with a meal or just by themselves.
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  Posted in Bread, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Dinner Rolls, Honey Butter, Honey Butter Glaze, Honey Wheat Rolls, Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls, Whole Wheat Rolls, Whole Wheat Rolls with a Honey Butter Glaze
- Seasoned Beef Taquitos
  
  Posted at 12:22 pm by NativeNM, on June 5, 2020
  When I first discovered taquitos they were made with ground beef. These days you will find them filled with shredded chicken or beef and pulled pork. While they are all delicious, I find the ground beef taquitos a classic. And the salsa to dip them in is what makes them taste so good. You have to be choosy when picking corn tortillas for wrapping taquitos. They need to be thin and stone ground. If you have soft tortillas they are more likely to tear when rolling and won’t crisp they way they should. Bueno is my brand of choice here in NM. They are stone ground and a larger tortilla which is always a plus in making taquitos. Pan frying the tortillas in oil before rolling them is also key. Never blot the oil from the tortilla, this is what helps create that crisp texture when baking. Taquitos also freeze well, just double or triple the filling and tortillas and have them whenever you want.
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  Posted in Recipes, Tacos, Taquitos and Flautas | 4 Comments | Tagged Bueno Corn Tortillas, El Pato Hot Tomato Sauce, Seasoned Beef Taquitos, Seasoned Ground Beef Taqitos, Taquitos
- Tuscan Chicken Lasagna
  
  Posted at 12:53 pm by NativeNM, on May 26, 2020
  If you’ve ever had Tuscan chicken pasta or pizza you might like to try Tuscan Chicken Lasagna. It’s packed with grilled chicken, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and loads of mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Most Tuscan chicken recipes are made with a cream sauce but I opted for a traditional red sauce instead and it was quite delicious. Instead of making a big pan of lasagna, I made two smaller ones and placed one in the freezer for later. We enjoyed a side salad and fresh sliced bread to make this meal complete. It easily made 4 meals for the two of us.
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  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Grilled Chicken, Spinach Mix, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Tuscan Chicken Lasagna
- Mongolian Beef
  
  Posted at 9:49 am by NativeNM, on May 12, 2020
  Mongolian beef is one of my favorite take out dishes. There’s just something about that crispy beef covered in a delectable thick sauce that is packed with flavor and clings to every bite. Asian dishes can sometimes be challenging but since I started following “Woks of Life“, I am learning more about wok cooking and trying new techniques that make Asian food taste so good. This is one of their most popular dishes and I can see why. Ever since they posted instructions on how to prepare beef for stir fry I’ve been anxious to try it out. It cooks up with a crispy texture but so tender it almost melts in your mouth. It’s so good you might think it came from your favorite restaurant. If you love Mongolian Beef, I guarantee you will love this recipe!
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  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes | 9 Comments | Tagged Asian Dish, Best Mongolian Beef, Flat Iron Steak, Mongolian Beef, Mongolian Sauce, Wok Cooking, Woks of Life
- Nachos Supreme
  
  Posted at 7:35 am by NativeNM, on May 5, 2020
  Happy Cinco de Mayo! This year Joe and I are sharing a mountain of nachos with all our favorite toppings. These nachos have a little bit of everything to tempt your taste buds, starting with spicy ground beef and green chile cheese sauce. Then there’s the avocado corn pico with pickled jalapenos and a few black olives to top it off. Bring a fork because as you make your way through these nachos it’s like a towering Jenga, you pull out a chip and find the toppings shifting and sometimes topple. Nachos are just fun to eat and Cinco de Mayo is the best excuse to make up a platter. If you double the ground beef, you can make tacos on the side. Win Win!!
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  Posted in Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 4 Comments | Tagged Avocado Corn Pico, Burrito Seasoning, El Pato Salsa de Chile Fresco, Green Chile Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Mountain of Nachos, Nachos, Nachos Supreme, Pickled Jalapenos, Seasoned Ground Beef
- Dreamy Chocolate Pie with a Pecan Graham Cracker Crust
  
  Posted at 12:10 pm by NativeNM, on May 1, 2020
  Some of you who are close to my age group probably remember when our Mom’s made simple desserts using pudding mixes and cool whip. I’ve noticed on Pinterest that they are still as popular as ever. I can see why everyone would love them, they are so easy to make and require no baking except for a pie crust. Literally you can whip one up in no time! I like to savor every bite unlike Joe who will woof it down in a minute. With the days getting warmer it’s nice to enjoy a cool treat. I added some pecans to the graham cracker crust for a little extra crunch. It tasted so good, it might have been one of my best crusts yet. There’s a layer of sweetened cream cheese on the bottom with dark chocolate pudding in the center topped with cool whip. A few sprinkles of toffee bits are my favorite crunch to top this pie, although chocolate chips or bits of candy make a great topping too. You could always change the pudding flavor to make an entirely different taste. For example you could make a vanilla, banana or butterscotch pie, it’s all up to you! White Chocolate is my next pie, what do you think of an all white pie!!
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  Posted in Pies and Cobblers, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Cool Whip, Cream Cheese, Dark Chocolate Pudding, Dreamy Chocolate Pie, Pecan Graham Cracker Crust, Pudding and Cool Whip Pie, Pudding Pie
- Staying Home in the Land of Enchantment
  
  Posted at 2:33 pm by NativeNM, on April 27, 2020
  Who could have predicted that our world would change as we know it in only a matter of weeks. Do you ever wonder if the world will ever be the same again? Over the past few weeks I take little for granted and am grateful for the little things that keep me grounded and help me forget all the madness. While Joe and I are doing well, we recognize that so many families are sacrificing in ways I can’t even imagine. When our governor announced a “stay at home” order, everything got real for me. I have to admit I was nervous for days worrying about things I couldn’t control. Once the shock wore off I picked myself up and decided to find something productive to do. I got back to blogging but also started taking a diary of photos each day of our favorite meals and some views we spotted from our own backyard. With Spring’s arrival not only have the birds arrived but also other dessert wildlife making tracks through our yard. From sunrise to sunset I find beauty in things I took for granted only a few weeks ago. Life continues on as things look normal outside even though the world around us is not. May you all find something each day to give you peace and positive thoughts in the days ahead. We are all in this together! March 26, 2020, I woke up early to one of the darkest and richest sunrises I have ever witnessed. The sky was completely covered in clouds of dark blue. It was simply an amazing sight!
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  Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments | Tagged Cheli Cat, Land of Enchantment, Magic, New Mexico, Z The Wonder Kitty
- Cranberry Orange Muffins
  
  Posted at 9:50 am by NativeNM, on April 16, 2020
  Earlier this week we had a surprise snow day. After several days in the 70’s with warm breezes the winds changed to strong gusts and dropping temperatures. What started out as rain quickly changed over to snow which blanketed much of New Mexico. Days like these are perfect for baking. The warmth from the oven and aroma that fills the air is serenity. I have a bucket list of recipes that I save for days such as these. When the fresh cranberries were available I picked up an extra bag to put in the freezer. They freeze just like blueberries and are great to bake with. These cranberry orange muffins are so moist and flavorful. I love the burst of tart cranberry alongside the sweet orange flavor. This is my guilty pleasure of the week. Sometimes you just need something sweet to brighten your day.
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  Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Dessert, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Cranberry Orange Muffins, Cranberry Orange Muffins with an Orange Glaze, Orange Glaze
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