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    • Margarita Popsicles with Berries

      Posted at 9:01 am by NativeNM, on June 23, 2015

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      I don’t know anything better on a hot summer day than a cool slushy popsicle.  Making your own popsicles are fun because you can try so many different flavor combinations and add any kind of fruit.  In the old days we used to make popsicles with Kool Aid and sometimes add Jello. It was all about keeping it simple, inexpensive, fun to make and fun to eat.  I’ve kept those same qualities with these popsicles.  I find them to be the most luscious frozen treats that taste like hand held frozen margaritas using only a single can of frozen limeade or lemonade, a few berries and a little pre-made margarita mix.  So simple yet so tasty.  For a kid friendly version, leave out the alcohol.  Kids will love the frozen berries tucked inside their frozen limeade or lemonade.
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      Posted in Dessert, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Blackberry Lemonade Popsicles, Cherry Limeade Popsicles, Frozen Juice Concentrate, Lemonade Margarita Popsicles, Lime Margarita Popsicles with Berries, Limeade Margarita Popsicles, Margarita Popsicles with Berries, Raspberry Limeade Popsicles
    • Zucchini or Green Chile Fries

      Posted at 9:34 am by NativeNM, on May 19, 2015

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      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
    • Dutch Baby Pancake with Buttermilk Syrup

      Posted at 11:17 am by NativeNM, on May 9, 2015

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      With Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s the perfect occasion to make Dutch Baby pancakes.  These puffy pancakes, sometimes referred to as German pancakes are traditionally served with melted butter, lemon juice and powdered sugar.  I opted for raspberries and a buttermilk syrup that sounded like the perfect touch to sweeten my pancake which has very little sugar. When it comes out of the oven it is puffed up over the lip of you skillet as if it could float away at any moment.  When it eventually deflates, drizzle some melted butter over the top and listen as it virtually sizzles. Then top it with your choice of lemon juice or raspberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.  Some like maple syrup over top but I found the buttermilk syrup to be the perfect touch.  The dutch baby pancake has the slight taste and texture of custard and a drizzle of buttermilk syrup made me think of my Mom’s buttermilk pie, only sweeter.  So many times when I think of food it brings me back to my Mom who inspired me to make meals special and create memories. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s who make each and every day special!
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      Posted in Breakfast, Condiments and Sauces, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Buttermilk Syrup, Cast Iron Skillet, Dutch Baby Pancakes, German Pancakes, Lemon Juice, Mother's Day Breakfast, Powdered Sugar, Raspberries
    • Barbacoa Taquitos

      Posted at 9:08 am by NativeNM, on May 5, 2015

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      It’s no secret that Cinco de Mayo is my favorite holiday for food.  It reminds me of bright and festive colors with the sounds of Mariachi’s playing in the background.  And the food . . . Oh, how it makes my mouth water!  This year we’re having Taquitos which are fun to dip in your favorite guacamole or salsa. I’ve found that the key to making perfect taquitos is picking the right corn tortilla.  Some corn tortillas are too soft and will fall apart when you try to roll them. But if you find a good thin tortilla that has a coarser texture they will hold together when rolled, and easier to pin together with a toothpick.  Another key is to pan fry the tortillas for a few seconds on each side.  The small amount of oil left on the tortillas enables them to crisp up nicely in the oven so that you don’t have to fry them.  I cheated and used Frontera’s Barbacoa slow cook sauce to add the wonderful flavors to my roast.  I then shredded the beef along with some grated Oaxaca cheese to make a tasty filling.  They turned out so good, I plan on making another batch soon, maybe trying chicken next.  Happy Cinco de Mayo all!
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      Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Red or Green, Tacos, Taquitos and Flautas | 0 Comments | Tagged Barbacoa Taquitos, Beef Taquitos, Chile de Arbol Salsa, Cinco de Mayo, corn tortillas, Guacamole, Oven Fried Taquitos
    • Tres Leches Cake

      Posted at 9:11 am by NativeNM, on April 21, 2015

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      Hard to believe but just recently I was treated to my first taste of Tres Leches Cake.  My goodness, it was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted!  It can only be described as a cool moist cake dripping with sweet milk and topped by a cloud of whipped cream.  The cake bakes up rather dense which allows it to hold it’s shape even when it is soaked thoroughly with sweet milk.  I don’t even want to know how many calories are in this cake, I’m just going to savor every bite and enjoy!  Thanks Kat for enlightening me!
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      Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Evaporated Milk, Heavy Whipping Cream, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Three Milks Cake, Tres Leches Cake, Whole Milk
    • 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
    • Pickled Jalapenos

      Posted at 11:15 am by NativeNM, on March 13, 2015

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      It’s been a long time since I’ve made any pickled jalapenos.  I got inspired to make a batch after my son Josh started making pickles.  He has made some of the best pickles I’ve ever tasted and one day I’m going to have him share his recipe.  I used to plant a little garden every summer and found jalapenos one of the easiest plants to grow.  We would have so many jalapenos, it was hard to know what to do with them all.  I would roast some to put in the freezer and others I would pickle.  I have always loved this recipe from Chile Pepper magazine which is a refrigerated pickling process rather than canning.  It’s simple and easy to make.  Over time (about 2 weeks) the jalapenos are infused with the most amazing taste.  They give your favorite sandwich, salad or nachos an extra bite of spicy tang.
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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Red or Green | 0 Comments | Tagged Chile Pepper Magazine, Pickled Jalapenos, Spicy Pickled Jalapenos, Tamed Jalapenos
    • Apple Cinnamon French Toast

      Posted at 8:37 am by NativeNM, on February 20, 2015

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      Recently Joe and I spent a long weekend in Detroit.  We used to live in a suburb outside of Detroit in the early 90’s but haven’t been back in many years and it felt as if we were going back down memory lane.  We had bought tickets months in advance to see the Red Wings play at Joe Louis Arena and were so excited to be in the old building again with all the history and banners and excitement.  With hockey being late in the evening we decided to have a big breakfast and a late lunch so we could avoid the greasy vendor food.  I have to say we had some of the most fabulous breakfasts ever.  We had Eggs Benedict at “Recipes“, more precisely a BLT Benedict and a Lox Benedict which was so satisfying we went back the next day and had it again, oh yes we did!  And on our last day we met with some family at the “Breakfast Club” where Joe and I had French Toast.  Neither of us could decide so we shared a Triple Berry French Toast and an Oven Baked French Toast which is about 4 inches tall, I kid you not!  Ever since our fun filled weekend we’ve been making more late breakfasts on the weekend.  Our latest experiment was this Apple Cinnamon French Toast.  It tasted every bit as good as it looks!

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      Posted in Breakfast, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Apple Cinnamon French Toast, Apples, Brioche Bread, French Toast
    • Blueberry and Cream Cheese Crumb Cake with Blueberry Sauce

      Posted at 8:56 am by NativeNM, on February 13, 2015

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      I have collected the Annual Southern Living recipes for some of the best recipes around and this one has stuck with me through the years.  It’s one of those recipes that I continue to go back to time and time again.  I used fresh blueberries for the cake but I also had a stash of blueberries packed and sealed away in the freezer that would make a very tasty blueberry sauce.  Such a versatile cake, it’s perfect as a weekend treat for breakfast or brunch but can be also be served as a dessert.
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      Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Condiments and Sauces, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Blueberry and Cream Cheese Crumb Cake with Blueberry Sauce, Blueberry Crumb Cake, Blueberry Sauce, Cream Cheese Crumb Cake, Fresh Blueberries, Frozen Blueberries, Southern Living Recipes
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