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    • Creamy Egg Salad Sandwich with Roasted Red Chile

      Posted at 10:49 am by NativeNM, on February 25, 2022

      I haven’t had an egg salad sandwich in the longest time. I used to make a basic salad with boiled eggs, mayo, green onion, salt and pepper. Recently I came across a recipe online that sounded so good I had to give it a try. I altered the recipe just a bit to fit our taste buds and it turned out better than expected. The creaminess comes from whipped cream cheese mixed with mayonnaise. For years I’ve been adding whipped cream cheese to scrambled eggs and it made sense that it would taste good in egg salad. The grated cheese with roasted red chile provided another layer of flavor which reminded me a bit of my roasted red chile cheese spread, only with boiled eggs. We enjoyed it on toasted potato bread topped with crisp bacon and a side of hash browns. Perfect for a light lunch!

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      Posted in Recipes, Red or Green, Sandwiches & Paninis | 7 Comments | Tagged Creamy Egg Salad Sandwich with Roasted Red Chile, Creamy Egg Salad with Roasted Red Chile, Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad Sandwich with Bacon and Roasted Red Chile
    • Pork and Green Chile Empanadas

      Posted at 8:52 am by NativeNM, on February 18, 2022

      I have an admission to make, this is my first time making empanadas. They are traditional here in New Mexico that have evolved over time. Influenced by many cultures over the years you will find savory empanadas stuffed with beef, chicken or pork, sometimes with veggies and spices. And then there are the sweet empanadas filled with pumpkin, sweet potato or fruit like apples, cherries or raisins as well as other fresh or dried fruits. As I researched the history of empanadas, I discovered that there are many meat pies around the world by other names made in the tradition of their region. From our time in Kansas City we had Steak and Guiness pies at Irish Fest. Joe’s home state of Michigan is known for their Pasties. We found Peasant Pies in San Francisco while on vacation one year. Those are just a few of the meat pies that we’ve had a chance to taste, each having their own distinct flavor. I wanted my first homemade empanadas to reflect the taste of New Mexico with ground pork and green chile. They are easy to make ahead and freeze, pulling out a few to warm up and serve alongside a bowl of soup or beans. They are so tasty, I can’t wait to try a sweet version next!

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      Posted in Bread, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Red or Green, Side Dishes | 6 Comments | Tagged Bueno Green Chile, Empanada Dough, Empanadas, Hatch Green Chile, New Mexico Green Chile, Pork and Green Chile Empanadas, Savory Empanadas
    • Red and/or Green Chile Chex Mix

      Posted at 9:37 am by NativeNM, on February 11, 2022

      If you are looking for the perfect snack for the big game this weekend, look no further that Red and/or Green Chile Chex Mix. Chex mix has always been a family favorite at our house and this year I decided to spice it up by adding some ground red and green chile. I got the idea when I picked up some red and green chile peanuts at our local Sprouts Market. The peanuts were roasted, salted and dusted in red and green chile spices which had a bold and spicy flavor. Using ground red and green chile seemed like the perfect solution to spicing up our traditional chex mix. I made one pan with red chile spices and one pan with green but it would be easy to make a Christmas chex mix by mixing equal parts red and green chile. A big bowl of each would be a crowd pleasing snack while watching the Superbowl this weekend. Enjoy the game!

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      Posted in Recipes, Red or Green, Snack | 6 Comments | Tagged Green Chile Chex Mix, Red Chile Chex Mix, Spicy Chex Mix, Spicy Chile Lime Chex Mix
    • Fresh Squeezed Limeade

      Posted at 12:43 pm by NativeNM, on February 4, 2022

      You might think it’s not the right time of year for limeade but I think limeade should be enjoyed all year long. If I can’t find limes on sale I’ll settle for a frozen concentrate but freshly squeezed always tastes best. Our local grocery store has a bargain bin with fruit and veggies that are slightly bruised or been there too long to sell as fresh. Every week I check to see what’s available and this week I scored 2 bags of limes. They were small but juicy. I had enough to make a pitcher of limeade with plenty leftover to freeze for another time. Once I had enough lime juice the only thing I needed was some water and sugar to make a refreshing pitcher of limeade. Limeade isn’t just for a hot summer day, it should be enjoyed any day you please!

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      Posted in Favorite Drinks, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Fresh Limeade, Fresh Squeezed Limeade, Limeade
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