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    • Ribeye Steak Sandwich

      Posted at 10:06 am by NativeNM, on January 30, 2015

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      I’ve been craving steak and decided to stretch a ribeye into a meal for two with steak sandwiches.  Instead of waiting for a warm day to grill outdoors, I decided to try Josh’s method of cooking a steak on top of the stove using the constant flip method.  He has been trying all sorts of different foods and cooking techniques since he moved into his own place and he’s teaching this old cook some new tricks.  Instead of cooking a steak and only turning it once, you turn it every 30 seconds in a smoking hot cast iron skillet giving it a more even browning and crusting on the outside and a warm pink center that is so tender it practically melts in your mouth.  Once the steak was on it’s last 30 seconds I added some butter to the pan and some chimichurri and spooned it over the steak which added so much flavor.  Grill some onion and tomato in the remaining chimichurri butter and you’ve got the makings for one impressive sandwich!
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      Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Condiments and Sauces, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Chimichurri, Chimichurri Butter, Constant Flip Method, Ribeye Steak, Ribeye Steak Sandwich, Steak Sandwich
    • Cheeseburger Soup with Green Chile

      Posted at 8:38 am by NativeNM, on January 27, 2015

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      Another discovery from “Great Day Cafe” is their Cheeseburger Soup.  Their daily soup menu changes day to day but you can always be sure to find a tasty bowl listed on the blackboard.  My version has a few differences, however.  Great Day Cafe cooked diced potatoes in their soup where as I like crisp fries on the side.  Waffle fries are perfect to dunk in this soup and also as a side cruncher.  To give it some New Mexican flavor add some green chile, which is purely up to you.  Don’t tell Great Day Cafe, but I think I like my Cheeseburger Soup slightly better than theirs.  That won’t stop me from going back, I feel inspired every time I visit their cafe!
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      Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Red or Green, Soups, Stews and Chili | 0 Comments | Tagged Cheddar Cheese, Cheeseburger Soup, Cheeseburger Soup with Green Chile, Great Day Cafe, ground beef, Hatch Green Chile
    • Green Chile and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

      Posted at 9:51 am by NativeNM, on January 13, 2015

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      There’s nothing more comforting to this native New Mexican than a bowl of Green Chile and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes.  Especially like today when the temp will be no higher than 10 degrees for the day.  It’s frigid outside and I’m all about staying warm.  A bowl of comforting potatoes with spicy Hatch green chile and cheese is the perfect side dish or in my case main dish to serve on a blustery day like today!  These mashed potatoes with buttery creamy melting cheese and green chiles are something that I make quite often.  I love them soooo much!!  Ask any member of my family and they will vouch for me that I have an infinite love of potatoes that goes way back.  I had a hard time coming up with a recipe because I don’t measure when I make mashed potatoes, I just make them.  So this time I did my best to put together something on paper that would help recreate the bowl of comfort that I’ve enjoyed so many times.  I hope you will enjoy them as much as I have!
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      Posted in Recipes, Red or Green, Side Dishes | 2 Comments | Tagged Cheddar Cheese, Green Chile, Green Chile and Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Hatch Green Chile, Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes with Green Chile and Cheese
    • Mini Peanut Butter Cups Cheesecake

      Posted at 8:49 am by NativeNM, on January 6, 2015

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      Another year passed by, another birthday cheesecake for Josh!  For Josh it must be cheesecake and it must involve peanut butter cups.  I try different variations every year so it’s not the same ole cake.  Last year I made a layer of peanut butter cheesecake topped by a layer of chocolate cheesecake, swirled the two together and sprinkled peanut butter cups over top.  He liked it, however he prefers a plain cheesecake with peanut butter cups, chocolate, and peanut butter as layers so he can savor each individual flavor.  So I went back to the drawing board and came up with this.  It’s a smaller version, a 6 inch cheesecake with little mini peanut butter cups that are so cute!  I made a center layer of mini peanut butter cups with a drizzle of melted chocolate and a few peanut butter cups on top just for decor. I don’t know what’s in store for next year’s birthday treat but I’m sure it will include chocolate and peanut butter and cheesecake!
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      Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged 6 inch Cheesecake, Cheesecake, Mini Cheesecake, Mini Peanut Butter Cups Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cups, Reese's Cheesecake
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