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    • Fall Off The Bone Ribs with Rotel Barbecue Sauce

      Posted at 8:43 am by NativeNM, on July 13, 2012

      The most succulent tender ribs come from slow roasting.  At least that’s my conclusion based on many attempts to get that tender fall off the bone ribs.  I started with a dry rub inspired by Bobby Flay then sealed the ribs in a foil wrap and slow roasted for several hours.  I placed the wrap on a broiler pan and filled the bottom pan with water which worked as a steam bath.  I made a sauce using the new Rotel tomato sauce and rub seasonings.  The sauce had a kick that complimented the ribs perfectly.  We had a meal of ribs, roasted corn and tomato salad so there was plenty to eat but I swear we just couldn’t get enough of these ribs.  Every time we picked up a rib the tender meat would just fall apart.

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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes | 1 Comment | Tagged Fall Off The Bone Ribs, Pork Loin Ribs, Rib Rub Seasoning, Rotel Barbecue Sauce
    • Green Chile Quesadillas

      Posted at 8:45 am by NativeNM, on June 22, 2012

      These yummy green chile quesadillas come straight from Kat’s kitchen.  I was enlightened when one day she pulled out her comal and layered green chile and cheese between tortillas and grilled them.  I kept thinking why hadn’t I thought of that!  It was so simple but one of the tastiest things on earth.  I topped them with some chunky guacamole with sweet corn and flamethrower sauce.  You may want to serve these on the side but we had them as our entire meal.  Once you start you just can’t stop!

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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Red or Green, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips, Side Dishes | 0 Comments | Tagged Chunky Guacamole with Sweet Corn, Flamethrower Sauce, Green Chile Quesadillas, NM Hatch Green Chile
    • Candied Jalapenos

      Posted at 8:46 am by NativeNM, on June 1, 2012

      One of my favorite snacks is a cracker topped with cream cheese and Candied Jalapenos.  I make enough to fill a mason jar to tuck away in the fridge because I always want more.  These tasty little rings also known as “Cowboy Candy” are great as toppers for your favorite burger, brat or sandwich.  And the syrup has a unique taste that I sometimes add to a vinaigrette for a salad when I want a hint of sweet heat in the background.  No matter the occasion these candied jalapenos will be a big hit!

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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Red or Green, Snack | 1 Comment | Tagged Candied Jalapenos, Cowboy Candy
    • Baja Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

      Posted at 8:39 am by NativeNM, on March 20, 2012

      These fish tacos are filled with a beer battered fish and topped with a mango salsa and baja sauce.  Cameron loves these tacos and frequently asks for them.  The fish recipe is borrowed from Cooking Light and seemed perfect for a fish taco.  I tend to pick up whatever fish looks good and at a reasonable price.  This time it was cod, but I have used tilapia and swai fillets and they worked well in the beer batter as well.

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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips, Tacos, Taquitos and Flautas | 4 Comments | Tagged Baja Fish Tacos, Baja Sauce, Fish Tacos, Mango Salsa
    • Cilantro Pesto Linguine with Grilled Chicken

      Posted at 9:12 am by NativeNM, on March 16, 2012

      While on Kauai, Joe and I went out for pasta one night and shared a tasty pesto pasta.  It was described as cilantro pesto with macadamia nuts and we thought it was terrific.  Being a pesto fanatic I had to come home and make my own version of this delicious dish. I added some fresh tomato and grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.  Continue reading →

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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes | 7 Comments | Tagged Cilantro Pesto, Cilantro Pesto Linguine, Grilled Chicken with Hawaiian Sea Salt
    • Four Cheese Ravioli with Spicy Italian Sauce

      Posted at 9:12 am by NativeNM, on February 7, 2012

      One of my favorite things to make is ravioli.  And you would be surprised at how easy they are to make if you have a little time.  I had a day when everyone was gone, the sun was shining, and I had hours to kill.  So I made  a quick trip to the store, picked up won ton wrappers, 4 different cheeses, some spinach and I was ready to go.  I knew these would go fast so I doubled the recipe so that I could put some aside for another meal.  I thought a spicy sauce would go great with the ravioli and decided on Italian sausage and crushed red pepper to spice it up.  The guys were so hungry when they got home and the ravioli disappeared quickly, but I had the best day. It was so much fun putting these together, sort of like a craft project.  It tasted so good and was pretty on the plate.  I love it when that happens!
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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Four Cheese Ravioli, Home Made Ravioli, Spicy Italian Sauce
    • Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce

      Posted at 10:05 am by NativeNM, on January 27, 2012

      Breakfast again . . . actually it’s pancake night at the Cook house.  It’s been a long week and I needed quick go to meal that was easy but filling.  What’s not to like about a big stack of buttermilk pancakes with some warm blueberry sauce drizzled over the top.   I have Kat to thank for the buttermilk pancake recipe, it’s the best!  And the blueberry sauce is lightly sweetened with a hint of lemon in the background.  Continue reading →

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      Posted in Breakfast, Condiments and Sauces, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Blueberry Sauce, Buttermilk Pancakes
    • Lingonberry Crepes

      Posted at 9:29 am by NativeNM, on January 17, 2012

      Have you ever had the Swedish Crepes at IHOP?  I was hooked from the first bite of those delicate crepes topped with a lingonberry butter and lingonberry sauce.   I learned they are a tart berry grown on low evergreen shrubs throughout Scandinavia’s forests.  The only time I’ve ever come across Lingonberry Sauce was at World Market aka Cost Plus and I had to pick up a jar.   They are dark red in color and tart like a cranberry but smaller.  I would have to say these belong on a dessert menu and unlike IHOP, I chose to fill the crepes with a lemony cream cheese filling.

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      Posted in Breakfast, Condiments and Sauces, Dessert, Recipes | 15 Comments | Tagged Lemony Cream Cheese Filling, Lingonberry Butter, Lingonberry Crepes, Swedish Crepes
    • Chile Pequin Salsa

      Posted at 9:49 am by NativeNM, on November 2, 2011

      The pequin chile is a small dried chile that packs quite a punch on the heat scale.  My mouth waters just thinking about it.  It’s so hot that you have to eat it fast and keep eating it because if you stop for just a second you will immediately start feeling the burn.   This pequin salsa is hotter than I’m used to but the flavor is so good I’ve become addicted to it.  Continue reading →

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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Red or Green, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips | 6 Comments | Tagged Chile Pequin Salsa, Pequin Chile, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips
    • Apple Butter

      Posted at 9:45 am by NativeNM, on October 25, 2011

      It’s apple season and since I have apples on hand I had to make apple butter.  I brought out the slow cooker for this one because it’s so easy to fill it and leave it.  I set it up to cook overnight and by morning the smell of apples and spices filled the kitchen.   If you happen to have an apple machine that peels, cores and slices your apples, it really makes the job faster and easier because it’s consuming when doing it by hand.  I made enough to put some in the freezer while keeping a couple jars in the fridge.  I love it on a piece of buttered toast or a biscuit fresh from the oven.

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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Dessert, Recipes, Snack | 1 Comment | Tagged Apple Butter, Northern Spy Apples
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