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    • Ancho Pulled Chicken Nachos with Green Chile Cheddar Sauce

      Posted at 10:18 am by NativeNM, on March 1, 2016
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      Joe took me out recently to a new place called Red Door Grill.  We were seated in the dining room right in front of a huge glass window looking into the kitchen area where the staff were preparing delectable wood fired dishes.  They were grilling burgers, chicken, steak, and fish. Everything looked so tempting with wood smoke rising  and open flames shooting through the huge grilling area.  I was so conflicted when it came to ordering but in the end I decided on these Rojo Nachos with a green chile cheese sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, queso fresco and sour cream.  You could also add Ancho Pulled Chicken for a couple dollars more. Yes, please!!   Our server brought out a massive mound of fresh corn chips topped with all the afore mentioned favorites.  I couldn’t decide where to start it was so gorgeous.  It appeared that they pooled some of the cheese sauce on the bottom so that the nachos wouldn’t get soggy so quickly. Everything else was evenly piled on with so many complimenting flavors. There was no way to eat it all even with Joe helping me out.  A week went by and I was still craving these nachos so I decided it was time to make my own.  So what do you think . . .

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      Posted in Entree, Recipes, Red or Green, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips | 7 Comments | Tagged Ancho Pulled Chicken, Ancho Pulled Chicken Nachos with Green Chile Cheddar Sauce, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce, Cotija Cheese, Detroit Coney with Cheese Sauce, Green Chile Cheddar Sauce, Guacamole, Pickled Jalapenos, Pico De Gallo, Pulled Chicken Nachos, Queso Fresco Cheese, Red Door Grill, Sour Cream
    • Chicken Parmesan with Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce

      Posted at 9:31 am by NativeNM, on November 16, 2015
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      When I need some comfort food and a quick meal I think of Chicken Parmesan.  You can’t beat the taste of crispy panko breaded chicken with melted mozzarella alongside spaghetti topped with the tastiest marinara sauce.  Most marinara sauces are made from canned tomatoes but I like to use fresh tomatoes when I can.  There’s just something special about fresh tomato sauce with fresh herbs.  This is also a frugal meal as I can make a meal for 4 using just one chicken breast.  Don’t worry, no one goes away hungry.  A hunk of french bread and a salad makes this a complete meal.

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      Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Chicken Parmesan, Fresh Herbs, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce, Panko Bread Crumbs
    • New Mexico Frito Pie

      Posted at 11:11 am by NativeNM, on October 15, 2015
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      This year Joe and I have gone to several fall festivals around town.  We’ve been to Irish Fest, the Plaza Art Fair and Old Settlers Day.  It’s a great way to spend a day at any of these events.  We’ve had some great festival food which got me craving a NM favorite Frito Pie.  Frito Pie is a staple at most festivals in NM.  We eat it straight from the bag and the chili has to be New Mexican. It’s traditionally served with grated cheese and onions upon request.  When I make it for myself, I like to add some shredded lettuce and diced tomato to the mix.  It’s Muy Bueno!  I’d like to give a shout out to the ladies at the Desert Rose Center in downtown Tucumcari, thank you for the beautiful Route 66 swatch of material.  It goes perfect with my NM Frito Pie!

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      Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes, Red or Green, Soups, Stews and Chili | 4 Comments | Tagged Frito Pie Chile, Frito's, New Mexico Frito Pie, New Mexico Red Chile Sauce
    • Spicy Gumbo

      Posted at 9:08 am by NativeNM, on October 2, 2015
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      Recently I cleaned out my freezer and found a little bit of this and a little bit of that.  I had a small amount of shrimp, lagostino tails and an odd package of chicken thighs.  So I decided to put it all together in a spicy gumbo which is one of my favorite one pot wonders.  It makes a complete meal ladled over sticky rice with a crusty slice of french bread on the side.  Traditional gumbo includes a holy trinity consisting of chopped onion, celery and green pepper, however I make mine with a duo of onion and red bell pepper.  I’m just not into celery and green bells. However if you like them, throw them in too and just cut back on the onion and red bell.  It’s hard to find the Southern tastes of New Orleans here in KC but having a bowl of gumbo takes me there!

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      Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 0 Comments | Tagged Gumbo with Chicken, Roux, Shrimp and Lagostino Tails, Spicy Gumbo
    • Chicken Madeira

      Posted at 9:15 am by NativeNM, on September 18, 2015
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      This tasty Chicken Madeira is a popular dish served at the Cheesecake Factory.  They have an extensive menu and I’ve tried several dishes but was unaware of this dish until my sweet friend Paula told me about it.  She knows me well and thought I would find it delicious.  She was right, I loved it at first bite!  The chicken is smothered in melted fresh mozzarella and drips into the sauce which is flavored with Madeira wine and beef stock.  The mushrooms are hearty and taste so good alongside a heaping dollop of mashed potatoes.  It’s comfort at its best and very simple to make.  There are many copykat recipes to choose from and I tried to take the basics and make it as close to the original as possible.  I think I came pretty close.  Hope you enjoy it!

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      Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Baby Portabella Mushrooms, Beef Stock, Cheesecake Factory's Chicken Madeira, Chicken Madeira, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Madeira sauce, Madeira Wine, Mashed Potatoes
    • 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
    • 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
    • Ancho Chile Espresso Rubbed Ribeye Steak

      Posted at 8:42 am by NativeNM, on June 30, 2015
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      A couple of years ago I purchased a Groupon for half off at Pierpont’s Union Station.  The restaurant is located inside Union Station Kansas City and if you are ever in the area I would highly recommend it.  Inside Union Station is historical architecture reminiscent of the days of the Harvey Houses.  Actually there is a Harvey’s Restaurant located in the center of Union Station with the decor and ambiance of a bygone era.  Walking through the halls takes you back to a time of elegance.  We celebrated our anniversary by having dinner at Pierpont’s.  I ordered the Ancho Chili Coffee Rubbed Steak and I must say it was one of the finest steaks I have ever tasted. I found an online site in Kansas City where independently owned restaurants will post some of their most popular recipes online and they just happened to share my favorite steak. The original recipe called for a Grand Marnier Butter which I skipped in my recipe.  In the future I might make my own Ancho Espresso butter, however with or without the butter, this steak screams flavor.  And just in case you didn’t already know, this might possibly be the best steak I’ve ever grilled at home!

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      Posted in Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 2 Comments | Tagged Ancho Chile Coffee Rubbed Ribeye Steak, Ancho Chile Espresso Butter, Ancho Chile Espresso Rub, Ancho Chile Espresso Rubbed Ribeye Steak, Pierpont's at Union Station
    • NM Inspired Steak Pinwheels

      Posted at 9:32 am by NativeNM, on March 24, 2015

       

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      Any New Mexican will tell you that we eat green chile with everything.   And those of us who no longer live in our Native home will go to great lengths to find it.  It’s one of those comforts that’s hard to live without.  I have always loved steak and green chile together.  I’ve wrapped tenderloin steaks with green chile strips just like you would bacon and the combination is hard to beat.  Here I took a skirt steak and brushed it liberally with a chimichurri, then layered some roasted Hatch green chile and Manchego cheese slices, rolled it up and sliced into pinwheels. This pinwheel just oozes flavor.   On the side I made a guacamole with roasted corn and my own green chile salsa to compliment the meal.

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      Posted in Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 0 Comments | Tagged Chunky Guacamole with Sweet Corn, Cilantro Chimichurri, Green Chile and Cheese Steak Pinwheels, Green Chile Salsa, Grilled Steak, Hatch Green Chile, NM Inspired Steak Pinwheels, Skirt Steak
    • Irish Nachos

      Posted at 8:41 am by NativeNM, on March 17, 2015
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      May the luck of the Irish be with you!  Here in Kansas City there are always celebrations taking place in honor of St. Patrick’s day.   You might see green water flowing through our “City of Fountains” or witness the largest St. Patrick’s parade anywhere.  Also one of my favorite bands,”The Elders” return home for their annual “Hoolie” concert.  It’s a festive time to be sure! While others cook a more traditional Irish feast, I’m going with something fun.  I’m pretty sure nachos are not something you would find on a true Irish menu but it’s something that is festive and fun to eat. It starts with thin sliced potatoes baked crisp in the oven.  These chips become the foundation topped with a tangy Irish cheese sauce and loaded with anything you want.  As you can see, I like a lot of toppings!

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      Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips | 0 Comments | Tagged Irish Cheese Sauce, Irish Nachos, Kerrygold Aged Irish Cheddar, Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese with Irish Stout, Pickled Jalapenos
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