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    • Chilaquiles

      Posted at 12:16 pm by NativeNM, on January 29, 2021

      Chilaquiles is an easy dish made from fried tortillas tossed in red or green chile sauce and topped with a fried egg.  That’s it!  There are toppings involved that are optional for every individual taste.  Most recipes add a crumbled cheese such as queso fresco or cotija, cilantro and chopped red onion.  Some simmer the tortillas in the sauce which softens the tortillas, however I like the tortillas to have a little bit of texture and crunch.  In the past I usually make a red sauce with dried red chiles, a combination of NM Red, Guajillo and Ancho chiles.  This time I’m trying something new, a sauce by “The Fresh Chile Co.” which is made from Hatch fresh red chiles.  The sauce is a puree of red chiles, garlic, salt, and citrus which makes a beautiful red sauce that is fantastic!  If you are looking for a spicy breakfast or brunch, chilaquiles is the perfect choice.
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      Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Red or Green | 5 Comments | Tagged Bueno Corn Tortillas, Chilaquiles, Chilaquiles with Red Chile Sauce, corn tortillas, Fried Eggs, Queso Fresco, The Fresh Chile Co., The Fresh Chile Co. Red Chile Sauce
    • Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake

      Posted at 10:15 am by NativeNM, on January 27, 2021

      It’s National Chocolate Cake Day!!  And with Valentines day just around the corner I thought I’d share my favorite chocolate cake.  Joe loves dark chocolate so I made this cake especially for him.  The cake alone is very moist and loaded with dark chocolate flavors as well as coffee.  And you can’t beat a buttercream frosting for it’s creamy whipped texture.  The combination is so decadent leaving you to savor every bite.  And if that’s not enough I had some chocolate covered pecans from “Legacy Pecans” that I chopped and sprinkled over top.  Joe loves them and it was almost impossible to keep him from devouring them before they went on the cake.   He was all too happy to taste test this slice.  Hope you all have a wonderful Chocolate Cake Day and a Valentines day shared with the one you love! Continue reading →

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      Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 5 Comments | Tagged Buttermilk, Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, Dark Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Covered Pecans, Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake, Freshly Brewed Strong Coffee, Legacy Pecans, New Mexico Pinon Coffee
    • Grilled Pork Chops with Red Chile Pistachio Chimichurri

      Posted at 2:10 pm by NativeNM, on January 20, 2021

      One of my favorite ways to dress up a pork chop is to add chimichurri.  Pork chops don’t have to be dry and bland.  By adding a simple marinade and a flavorful topping, pork chops can be a most appealing meal.  The chimichurri is the star of this recipe, made with the flavors of red chile and lime.  This combination is second to none with fresh herbs, red chile pistachios and queso fresco cheese.  Once the pork has marinated this meal can be prepared in 15 minutes.  The chimichurri provided flavor, texture and spice which tasted so good with the grilled pork.  To complete this meal serve alongside a baked potato and garden salad.  Pork chops never tasted so good!
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      Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 3 Comments | Tagged #$5Challenge, #ElevateNMag, #tastethetradition, @NMDeptAg, @tastenewmexico, Chimichurri, Grilled Pork Chops, Grilled Pork Chops with Red Chile Pistachio Chimichurri, Heart of the Desert Red Chile Pistachios, New Mexico Gold Red Chile Olive Oil, Queso Fresco, Red Chile Pistachio Chimichurri
    • Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls

      Posted at 11:06 am by NativeNM, on January 5, 2021

      One of my favorite combinations is cranberry and orange.  Let’s face it, these two just belong together, whether it’s scones, muffins, cranberry sauce or cranberry relish.  Cranberries are in season now so if you love this tarty fruit you might want to pick up a bag or two and put in the freezer.  I started freezing them so that I had some to cook with all year long.  I prefer fresh or frozen berries to dried cranberries plus they don’t have the added sugar that dried cranberries do.  Along with antioxidants, they provide many vitamins and minerals that we all need in our daily diet.  I must confess, sweet rolls probably negate all the positives of eating cranberries but after the year we’ve had I’m going to give myself a break and indulge in a few rolls.  The rest can be frozen for up to a couple month’s.  I like to freeze 2 rolls per package and that way I can have a sweet roll now and then.   These rolls are messy and don’t look as perfect as some of my other sweet rolls but the taste is among the best.  For me it always starts with brioche dough, I never waver with any other dough, it’s just that good.  The cranberry orange jam was adapted from “Plated Cravings”.  I had an idea of what the filling should be and this recipe was about as perfect as I could have imagined.  And if that’s not enough I made an orange glaze that soaked into every crack and crevice of these rolls.  I hope you’ll keep these in mind next time you are craving sweet rolls.  They have a festive feel for the holidays but I think they would be perfect any time of year.
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      Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 12 Comments | Tagged Brioche Dough, Cranberry Jam, cranberry orange brioche rolls, cranberry orange brioche sweet rolls, cranberry orange sweet rolls, Orange Glaze, sweet rolls
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