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    • Steak Gyros

      Posted at 11:17 am by NativeNM, on April 22, 2016

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      There’s nothing better than freshly made warm flatbreads.  For years I’ve been making batches of flatbreads that I could store in the fridge.  My boys loved them because they could make a quick pizza or stuff them with taco meat and cheese.  They can be cut into triangles and toasted for fresh pita chips that can be dipped or topped with all sorts of things.  What I had in mind this time was a gyro using skirt steak.  I marinated bite size pieces of steak and stir fried it in my mini wok.  Chicken or pork can be substituted for the steak as well.  Add some sliced onion, chopped tomato and a dollop of tzatziki sauce and you’ve got a fresh meal that tastes every bit as good as if you had gone out to a restaurant.
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      Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Entree, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Flatbreads, Skirt Steak, Steak Gyro, Tzatziki Sauce
    • Mom’s Buttermilk Pie (Meringue and Custard)

      Posted at 7:17 pm by NativeNM, on March 26, 2016

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      My Mom’s buttermilk pies are one of my favorite things on earth.  Every time I bake a buttermilk pie it brings back memories of Mom in the kitchen.  Mom is now 91 almost 92 and she doesn’t cook anymore.  Although she is doing well physically she doesn’t remember things like she used to.  A few years back when we went back to the farm to visit, Mom decided she was going to make a pie.  She didn’t have any buttermilk so she set some milk out on the counter and it ultimately spoiled.  In her mind if the milk went a little sour it would be just like buttermilk. As we all sat down at the table and took that first bite we all just about gagged.  We asked Mom if her milk was old and she told us what she had done.  We all just looked at each other and started giggling.  She didn’t know what we were giggling about, she looked at us like we were crazy and went on eating her slice of pie like it was the best thing. You see, she has lost her taste buds as well and she didn’t taste the spoiled milk like we did. When we get together we all have a good laugh about the spoiled milk pies, even though Mom can’t remember any of it.
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      Posted in Pies and Cobblers, Recipes | 6 Comments | Tagged Buttermilk Custard Pie, Buttermilk Meringue Pie, Buttermilk Pie, Mom's Buttermilk Pie
    • Irish Soda Bread

      Posted at 8:43 am by NativeNM, on March 17, 2016

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      If you want an easy bread to make for a crowd, Irish soda bread is hard to beat.  Since it uses soda as a leavening agent instead of yeast it takes less time to make.  A slice of this hearty bread tastes so good alongside a bowl of your favorite soup or stew.  I enjoy that first slice fresh out of the oven, warm and crusty.  Even toasted with butter and honey is a treat.  While looking around other blogs I stumbled across some inspiring ideas.  My favorite was a grilled cheese sandwich from justataste.com.  It looked amazing and although I didn’t make Kelly’s grilled cheese, I did toast a few slices and topped them with a spinach pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomato slices and bacon bits for a tasty bruschetta.
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      Posted in Bread, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Irish Soda Bread, Irish Soda Bread Bruschetta
    • Verde Chicken Taquitos with Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce

      Posted at 1:57 pm by NativeNM, on March 12, 2016

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      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

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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
    • Dion’s Pepperoni and Green Chile Pizza

      Posted at 8:43 am by NativeNM, on February 5, 2016

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      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
    • Philly Cheese Steak with Sweet Red Peppers

      Posted at 1:10 pm by NativeNM, on January 22, 2016

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      I’m taking a break from the winter soups and pastas.  Most of the time it’s just Joe and I at the kitchen table and we enjoy a good sandwich as much as anything.   I picked up a skirt steak and some veggies to make my version of the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. Stir frying the steak and veggies makes such a quick and easy meal.  I have a mini wok that I love to use for just the two of us.  It’s seasoned just like a cast iron skillet and everything tastes so good in it.   Philly cheese steaks are traditionally served with onions, mushrooms and green bell peppers but I personally love the taste of the sweet ornamental peppers.   I can say without a doubt that these peppers add a great new taste to an already famous sandwich.
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      Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Mini Sweet Peppers, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Philly Cheese Steak with Sweet Red Peppers, Skirt Steak, Stir Fry, Wok
    • Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Bites

      Posted at 9:51 am by NativeNM, on January 11, 2016

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      It’s that time of year to share Josh’s Birthday Cheesecake.  For the past dozen years I have made the infamous cheesecake for Josh.  He is one who stands by tradition and every birthday his cheesecake must have chocolate and it must have peanut butter cups.  Each year I try to change it up a bit .  .  . sometimes it comes out amazing  .  .  .  other times it doesn’t.  This year was a complete success! We all enjoyed having a bite or two of these little cheesecake squares without all the guilt. Celebrating several birthdays right after the holidays can make for sugar overload if you know what I mean. When I dipped each square in chocolate it was like each piece had it’s own personality. Some would drip down the sides while others would harden instantly. They have a decadent flavor followed by a melt in your mouth sweetness.  Your taste buds will definitely smile!!
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      Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Cheesecake Bites, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Graham Cracker Crust, Mini Peanut Butter Cups Cheesecake Bites
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Brown Sugar Bacon and Avocado Cilantro Mayo

      Posted at 1:42 pm by NativeNM, on December 4, 2015

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      I had this sandwich in mind when I made the Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon.  It may be the ultimate chicken sandwich with so many layers of flavors to tempt your taste buds.  The grilled chicken is seasoned with some chiles and spice.  Then I topped it with a thick slice of tomato that’s been warmed on the grill, 3 slices of brown sugar bacon and an avocado cilantro mayo that brings it all together.  And just one more thing, add some candied jalapenos on the side.  It gives this sandwich a little kick of sweet heat.  Here’s another idea, add olive oil to any leftover avocado cilantro mayo to make a salad dressing.  Drizzled over a grilled chicken salad with brown sugar bacon crumbled on top would taste so good!
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      Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Condiments and Sauces, Recipes | 6 Comments | Tagged Avocado Cilantro Mayo, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Brown Sugar Bacon and Avocado Cilantro Mayo, Grilled Tomato Slices, Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon, Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    • Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon

      Posted at 2:22 pm by NativeNM, on December 1, 2015

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      Some people believe everything tastes better with bacon.  I have to admit I have a weakness for bacon too.  Bacon is my go to breakfast meat but it also perks up a salad, adds flavor to soups and makes any sandwich taste better.  So when I heard about brown sugar bacon I was intrigued.  The sweetness was evident in the brown sugar but I wanted some spice too so I added some chile flakes.  It was an amazing combination.  Before it all disappeared I saved a few slices for my favorite pasta sauce, a grilled chicken sandwich and a spinach salad.
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      Posted in Breakfast, Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Side Dishes | 0 Comments | Tagged Bacon, Brown Sugar Bacon, New Mexico Red Chile Flakes, Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon
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