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    • Grilled Steak or Chicken Burrito Bowl

      Posted at 8:42 am by NativeNM, on July 22, 2015

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      I love big ole burritos stuffed with everything.  Sometimes I take the time to make a big batch of them that will last us for several days.  And sometimes I wrap them up to freeze for an easy meal later on.  I’ve been wanting to try a burrito bowl which is so popular these days.  I must admit it is much easier to just layer a bowl with my favorite meat and toppings but I missed the tortilla so I toasted one to have on the side.  This is literally a bowl of my favorite things starting with grilled steak and chicken that is spicy and flavorful.  More goodness comes with a scoop of fresh guacamole, salsa verde, roasted corn salsa, seasoned black beans, sour cream, Oaxaca cheese and cilantro lime rice.  Most everything was made from scratch but there are short cuts you can take to make the prep a little easier.  There is a visual appeal of a burrito bowl that you don’t get with a traditional burrito that is smashed together once you roll it up.  So the question is, do you prefer steak or chicken or both?
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      Posted in Entree, Recipes, Red or Green, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips | 0 Comments | Tagged Burrito Rub, Cilantro Lime Rice, Fresh Guacamole, Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl, Grilled Steak Burrito Bowl, Grilled Steak or Chicken Burrito Bowl, Oaxaca Cheese, Roasted Corn Salsa, Salsa Verde, Seasoned Black Beans, Sour Cream
    • Sweet Roasted Tomato Brushetta with Bacon Bits

      Posted at 11:02 am by NativeNM, on July 17, 2015

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      In June, Joe and I spent a few days vacationing in Florida.  We spent the majority of our time near Cocoa Beach where we enjoyed long walks along the beach.  Also, we spent a day at the Kennedy Space Center which gave us chills at times taking in all the history of the space program.  They house the Atlantis Space Shuttle there and it’s an amazing sight to see in person. One day we drove inland for a day trip to Orlando and spent a few hours at Downtown Disney. We weren’t there to go to the theme parks, just a day to spend walking around and enjoying the atmosphere, shop and enjoy some good food.  We stopped by Wolfgang Puck’s Cafe and enjoyed a light lunch.  I wasn’t particularly hungry so I ordered the Bruschetta with roasted tomatoes, pesto, topped with fresh arugula and shaved parmesan.  The first thing I tasted was the tomatoes.  The texture was thicker than roasted tomatoes and had a caramelized sweetness that tantalized my taste buds.  Every bite was an experience in sweet tomato flavors with a hint of saltiness in the background.  The pesto was fresh with olive oil dripping over the side of the toasted bread and it was all topped with fresh arugula and shaved parmesan. I made a note to self to make this when I got home.  My version is close but I added some bacon bits and brushed my Arugula pesto over the bread with some chiffonade basil leaves.  I made a little sugary blend to sprinkle on top to try and recreate that sweet caramelized flavor.  I came pretty close, see what you think!
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      Posted in Recipes, Side Dishes, Snack | 3 Comments | Tagged Arugula Pesto, Bruschetta, Bruschetta Sugar, Sweet Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Bacon Bits, Wolfgang Puck's Bruschetta
    • Fried Green Tomato Salad with Aussie Shrimp and Remoulade Dressing

      Posted at 8:59 am by NativeNM, on July 14, 2015

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      It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy a platter of fried green tomatoes.  Every summer I can’t wait to try them in some new recipe.  This year I made a salad loaded with quartered fried green tomatoes, Aussie shrimp, bits of fried bacon and the most delicious remoulade dressing I’ve tasted since the old days at the Cafe Oceano in Albuquerque.  The Cafe is long gone now but I still remember the days of chalkboard seafood specials and the house remoulade dressing which was so good in my memory.  This salad is like a serving of Southern hospitality with warm tomatoes, spicy shrimp and bacon on top.  But don’t worry if you have any leftovers. Even chilled, this salad tastes great!
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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Aussie Shrimp, Bacon, FGT Seasoning, Fried Green Tomato Salad, Fried Green Tomatoes, Green Tomatoes, Remoulade Dressing
    • Praline Pecan Ice Cream

      Posted at 8:57 am by NativeNM, on July 3, 2015

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      I made this for Joe on Father’s Day and thought it would make a great 4th of July treat as well. It was one of the few things he has ever asked me to make.  He was real stingy with his ice cream but when Little Man Z crawled in his lap he found an extra spoon to share.  He’s our new kitty and so adorable.  You should see the two of them sit together and eat ice cream.  This version is really simple and tastes like you went to your favorite ice cream shop.  I made up a batch of my homemade vanilla ice cream and added caramel sauce, a little coarse sea salt and praline pecans.  Honestly, I think homemade ice cream is key but if making ice cream isn’t your thing, well just go out and pick up 1 1/2 quarts of vanilla ice cream.  If you are the ambitious type and want to make everything yourself, I have links to my homemade vanilla ice cream, salted caramel sauce, and vanilla sugar glazed walnuts (just sub in pecans) that will get you the same results.
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      Posted in Dessert, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged caramel sauce, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, ice cream, Little Z, Praline Pecan Ice Cream, Praline Pecans, Salted Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream, Vanilla Sugar Glazed Pecans
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