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    • Grilled Steak Salad with Roasted Corn

      Posted at 9:25 am by NativeNM, on August 18, 2023

      We are just beginning to find fresh corn at some of the local farms. Every summer I can hardly wait to get my hands on some freshly picked corn and tomatoes. I’ve been craving a steak salad and finding the corn and tomatoes seemed like the perfect way to incorporate all my favorites into one bowl. Roasting corn brings out the sweetness that tastes so good. I also used some of my container grown parsley and chives to make a gremolata to sprinkle over top. It adds to the flavor of the salad and enhances the creamy balsamic dressing drizzled over top. With all my ingredients on hand this salad came together in 30 minutes. We enjoyed our salads with a slice of toasted French bread with dipping spices and olive oil.

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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 3 Comments | Tagged @Los Poblanos Lavender Farm, @santafeoliveoil, Creamy Balsamic Dressing, Fresh Herb Gremolata, Goat Cheese, Gremolata, Grilled Steak Salad with Roasted Corn, Grilled Steak Salad with Roasted Corn and Tomatoes and Avocados, Red and Green Seasoning

    • New Mexico Inspired Cuban Sandwich

      Posted at 9:58 am by NativeNM, on August 11, 2023

      When you look at this sandwich I realize it really doesn’t look nearly as good as it tastes. I hope you can get past the photo and imagine how this sandwich will taste with all the flavors that are packed within it. The story of this sandwich began in late spring when I got together with my sister Kat for a day out on the town. When we get together it doesn’t matter what we plan for the day, it always includes a lunch date. After some debate we decided on Range Cafe, a local favorite here in Albuquerque. They have a seasonal menu that they change, well . . . seasonally, so if you find something that sounds really good, you’d better order it because next time it might be gone. Their “Spring Features” menu included a Cuban Grilled Cheese that sounded intriguing. It was layered with Pork Carnitas with a Red Chile and Coffee Rub, Green Chile Mustard, Swiss and Cheddar Cheese with Ham and Pickles on a Crusty Baguette pressed panini style. All it took was one bite and I knew this was the one for Joe who loves a good Cuban sandwich. A year ago I made smoked carnitas that featured a red chile and coffee rub so the first order of business was to smoke another pork butt. The green chile mustard did not have roasted green chile but rather was spiked with dried ground green chile. This sandwich is so delicious, it’s been one of our favorite new sandwiches over the summer.

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      Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Recipes, Red or Green, Sandwiches & Paninis | 2 Comments | Tagged Cuban Sandwich, Green Chile Mustard, New Mexico Inspired Cuban Sandwich, Panini Pressed Cuban Sandwich, Red Chile and Coffee Rubbed Pork Cuban Sandwich

    • No Bake Mocha Cheesecake

      Posted at 9:38 am by NativeNM, on August 4, 2023

      If it’s too hot to bake . . . try this no bake mocha cheesecake that has a firm texture and the taste of a baked cheesecake. I made my own graham cracker crust which took about 7 minutes bake time. Try making the crust ahead of time, perhaps in the early morning or evening when it feels cooler. Sometimes I make a crust up to a week ahead and place it in the refrigerator until I’m ready to make the filling. This cheesecake has two layers, a thin chocolate ganache and a creamy mocha filling. I love toffee bits with any coffee dessert so I sprinkled some on top for a little crunch. It tastes creamy and decadent with a slight hint of coffee flavor. If you’re a coffee lover you’ll love this cool mocha cheesecake!

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      Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Dessert, Recipes | 3 Comments | Tagged Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake, Coffee Cheesecake, No Bake Cheesecake, No Bake Mocha Cheesecake, No Bake Mocha Cheesecake with Toffee Bits
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