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- New Mexico “Hatch” Green Chile
  
  Posted at 3:03 am by NativeNM, on August 15, 2016
  It’s been 5 years since I first posted our tradition of putting up green chile for the freezer. Time to update and revisit my favorite time of year. It’s the time when the big trucks drive up, the roasters come out and they start to unload those fresh Green Chiles from The Land of Enchantment. It’s Green Chile season and I’m in heaven. I’ve lived away from NM over 20 years and other than my family, chile season is the time I miss most with the aroma of roasted chile in the air. There’s nothing like it and the chile is so delicious right after it’s been roasted. Several years ago they started bringing in truckloads of Hatch Chile to one of the grocery stores here in the Kansas City area and roasting it outside on the weekends. Always before I had to ask my family back home to please put up some chile in the freezer for me. They always came through but it’s really special to be able to put up my own and experience the aroma and taste firsthand. This year they were especially meaty and hot.
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  Posted in Red or Green, Uncategorized | 8 Comments | Tagged Freezing Hatch Green Chile, Green Chile, Hatch Green Chile, New Mexico Hatch Green Chile, NM Green Chile, Packaging Hatch Green Chile, Roasting Hatch Green Chile
- Pan Fried Tacos with Ground Beef, Potato and Green Chile
  
  Posted at 9:32 am by NativeNM, on June 24, 2016
  Last fall Joe and I went to Old Settlers Day which is a local festival here in Olathe. The streets are blocked off for a few days as people gather for concerts, arts and crafts, an old car show and a parade. As we were walking through the streets checking out the arts and crafts, we saw a lot of folks eating tacos that caught our eye. I could tell that they were made with flour tortillas but they were crisp and browned on the outside. As we neared the food vendors we found a group of boy scouts selling “Pan Fried Tacos”. I watched as they prepared them with taco meat and then placed them in a skillet with a little bit of oil to crisp and brown them, first on one side, then the other. Before they handed them over they topped them with shredded lettuce, chopped onion, tomato and grated cheese. I had to try one and it was love at first bite! Flour tortillas aren’t usually my first choice for tacos however the pan fried method gives the tortillas a crisp and crunchy texture which also makes them taste so good.
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Red or Green, Tacos, Taquitos and Flautas | 4 Comments | Tagged Hatch Green Chile, Pan Fried Tacos with Ground Beef, Potato and Green Chile, Puffy Tacos
- Verde Chicken Taquitos with Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce
  
  Posted at 1:57 pm by NativeNM, on March 12, 2016
  With one rotisserie chicken you can make a variety of meals. I was able to make a mound of Ancho Chicken Nachos with the dark meat and still have leftover breast meat to use for another dish. I chopped the breast meat into little cubes and combined it with a green chile sauce to make a filling for Verde Chicken Taquitos. My love of taquitos has no bounds! I love biting into those crisp corn tortillas with savory fillings and oozing cheese. They’re the ultimate fun food you eat with your fingers, but when you dip them into a creamy queso, spicy salsa or fresh guacamole you add on a whole nother dimension. Whether you mix or match is up to you, but you can’t go wrong with any of these flavors. I had 3 cups of leftover chicken which made 2 dozen taquitos. Next time I may use the whole chicken to make a batch for the freezer.
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  Posted in Recipes, Red or Green, Tacos, Taquitos and Flautas | 2 Comments | Tagged Chicken Taquitos, Chile de Arbol Salsa, Green Chile Sauce, Guacamole, Oaxaca Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce, Verde Chicken Taquitos
- Ancho Pulled Chicken Nachos with Green Chile Cheddar Sauce
  
  Posted at 10:18 am by NativeNM, on March 1, 2016
  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
- Dion’s Pepperoni and Green Chile Pizza
  
  Posted at 8:43 am by NativeNM, on February 5, 2016
  My favorite pizza in the whole world is Dion’s Pepperoni and Green Chile pizza. Named the “505” this slice of heaven is New Mexico’s most popular pizza. Dion’s is a New Mexico favorite serving pizza, subs and salads for as long as I can remember. I’ve been craving it for the longest time and decided it was time to make my own because Dion’s wasn’t going to deliver all the way to Kansas! I can make pizza and I can make pepperoni pizza but I wasn’t so sure this pizza would look or taste like Dion’s unless I found the right green chile. I finally found what I was hunting for in a brick of frozen Hatch diced green chile at our local Sprouts store. When you thaw it, it is submerged in chile juice. It is meaty and a bit lighter in color than the chile that I have roasted and packaged at home. It was perfect and tasted so good with a little kick of heat. If you ever have the chance to visit a Dion’s, make sure to order a side of ranch dressing to go with your pizza. It’s tradition to dip or drizzle your pizza with ranch, until you’ve tried it you can’t know how good it is!
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  Posted in Pizza and Calzones, Recipes, Red or Green | 2 Comments | Tagged Dion's "The 505", Dion's Pepperoni and Green Chile Pizza, Dion's Pizza, Frozen Hatch Green Chile, Pepperoni, Pizza Dough
- New Mexico Frito Pie
  
  Posted at 11:11 am by NativeNM, on October 15, 2015
  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
- Mexican Street Corn
  
  Posted at 9:01 am by NativeNM, on August 21, 2015
  A few weeks ago I spent a few days with one of my oldest and dearest friends, Paula. We’ve been friends since 7th grade but lost contact for a few years when we got married, had our families and lived so far apart. We have since reconnected and found that old friends never lose touch, they just start up where they left off and keep on going. And now we have new memories to build on. During Paula’s visit we cooked some fun meals and ate out to taste some of the local favorites. We didn’t go hungry, that’s for sure! When we were chatting about food she mentioned her favorite roasted corn with a mayo based sauce that is out of this world. It sounded so scrumptious that I started looking up recipes. I found several different variations and came up with a combination that sounded tempting. Thanks Paula for the tip, my family may never go back to butter again!
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  Posted in Recipes, Red or Green, Side Dishes | 0 Comments | Tagged Grilled Corn, Guajillo Chile Flakes, Hellmann's Mayonnaise, Mexican Street Corn, Queso Fresco Cheese
- Grilled Steak or Chicken Burrito Bowl
  
  Posted at 8:42 am by NativeNM, on July 22, 2015
  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
- Ancho Chile Espresso Rubbed Ribeye Steak
  
  Posted at 8:42 am by NativeNM, on June 30, 2015
  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
- Zucchini or Green Chile Fries
  
  Posted at 9:34 am by NativeNM, on May 19, 2015
  Zucchini and/or green chile make a great summer side dish when you slice them into bite size strips to resemble french fries. Dipped in a buttermilk batter and rolled in panko bread crumbs give them a crispy outer texture that tastes so good. French fries and ketchup may go hand in hand, however zucchini and chile fries taste especially good dipped in salsa or green chile dip. You can’t go wrong there. Imagine these fries alongside a big juicy burger or a grilled chicken sandwich. I can assure you they truly taste scrumptious together!
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  Posted in Recipes, Red or Green, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips, Side Dishes | 0 Comments | Tagged Anaheim Chiles, Anaheim Peppers, Buttermilk Batter, Chile Fries, Green Chile Dip, Green Chile Fries, Green Chile Powder, Hatch Green Chile, Jan's Salsa, Panko Bread Crumbs, Zucchini, Zucchini Fries
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