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- Berry Cream Cheese Pie
  
  Posted at 8:40 am by NativeNM, on December 18, 2013
  This is a pie from my childhood, maybe from yours too! Only we used cherry pie filling for the topping and it was called Cherry O Cream Cheese Pie. I remember Mom making this pie for the holidays, and loving that lemony cream cheese filling with syrupy cherries on top. I froze several packages of raspberries and blackberries over the summer and thought this would be a perfect topping on an old favorite. Everyone loved the mixed berry version and the coloring was bright and glossy red. Makes you hate to slice into it . . . almost!
  
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  Posted in Pies and Cobblers, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Berry Cream Cheese Pie, Berry Glaze, Berry O Cream Cheese Pie, Cream Cheese Filling, Graham Cracker Crust
- Salted Caramel Apple Pie with a Toffee Crumble
  
  Posted at 9:13 am by NativeNM, on December 16, 2013
  I’m devoting this week to holiday pies! Pies are my favorite dessert no matter the occasion but around the holidays I like to make a variety so we have choices. I think a slice of pie brings back recollections, particularly around the holiday season, of times spent with family and friends. There are many different layers of flavors and textures (fruit pies, cream pies, pies with meringue, custard pies, frozen pies, well you get the picture) in which to choose from. One of the pies I’m making this year is a Salted Caramel Apple Pie with a Toffee Crumble. This one is for Joe who loves any pie with a crumbly topping. I tried a new recipe for an all butter crust which I found easier to work with and made a really pretty crust. I can’t wait to taste it but I’ll have to be patient as it went straight to the freezer for safekeeping until the holidays. The temptation was overwhelming as the aroma of warm apples and caramel filled the kitchen. As far as apple pies go, I think this pie will be hard to beat!
  
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  Posted in Pies and Cobblers, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged All Butter Pie Crust, Braeburn Apples, Caramel Apple Pie, Salted Caramel Apple Pie, Salted Caramel Sauce, Toffee Crumble
- Chicken and Dumplings
  
  Posted at 9:02 am by NativeNM, on December 13, 2013
  It hit me this week how soon the holidays will be here. Time has quickly gotten away from me and I’ve had to rush around trying to get things done. With that in mind I haven’t had a lot of time to make dinner. When I’m crunched for time I sometimes pick up a rotisserie chicken which saves me the trouble and usually makes more than one meal. I picked off the leftovers and chopped it to make my tried and true recipe of chicken and dumplings that everyone loves. With the cold weather we’ve been having it sounded like the perfect time for a comforting bowl of stew with a dollop of mashed potatoes on the side. It’s like immersing the potatoes into a dumpling gravy that tastes oh so good. Stay warm everyone and have a great weekend!
  
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 2 Comments | Tagged Chicken and Dumplings, Dumpling Gravy, Dumplings, Mashed Potatoes, Rotisserie Chicken
- Pork Egg Rolls
  
  Posted at 8:54 am by NativeNM, on December 10, 2013
  With a winter blast heading our way this past weekend, I went out and stocked up on some supplies in order to wait out the cold and stay bundled inside. I’ve been craving egg rolls and knowing how much prep work they take, it seemed like perfect timing to spend an afternoon working on a timely project. First things first, I have a lot of veggies to chop. While some may think this a tedious task, I find it relaxing. I’m always amazed at how many veggies it takes to make egg rolls, you may think you have way too much filling for your wrappers but after they cook down and release their juices they reduce by about half. They roll up rather easy, once you get the hang of it and pan fry in just a couple minutes. As soon as they go into the fry pan, it brings out my guys who go for a plate and stand by waiting for the first egg rolls to taste. They do taste awfully good when they are freshly made! I just hope they leave some for me . . .
  
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  Posted in Recipes, Side Dishes | 2 Comments | Tagged egg rolls, Fresh Ginger, Ground Pork, Pork Egg Rolls, Soy Sauce, stir fry sauce
- Sweet Potato Fries
  
  Posted at 9:07 am by NativeNM, on December 6, 2013
  Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate superfood packed full of Vitamin A with a major source of skin-protecting beta-carotene as well as having 28% more potassium than a banana. Those are just some of the reasons to love sweet potatoes but what I love are the savory ways you can make them taste so good. I’m definitely in the minority when it comes to sweet potatoes in this family and although the guys may not be fans, I still make them as a treat for myself. Baked whole with lots of butter or salty garlic fries are my favorite. These fries are made easy, seasoned and baked with a drizzle of olive oil to crisp up nicely for a healthier side dish.
  
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  Posted in Recipes, Side Dishes | 2 Comments | Tagged Olive Oil, Salt and Garlic Seasoning, Sweet Potato Fries, Sweet Potatoes
- Hawaiian Pizza with Sweet Chili Tomato Sauce
  
  Posted at 8:32 am by NativeNM, on December 3, 2013
  Awhile back Joe took me out for pizza where I found this Hawaiian pizza on the menu with a sweet chili tomato sauce. The sauce caught my attention and I was a bit skeptical if I would like it or not. To my surprise it was amazing! The sauce was the key to this pizza, a slightly sweet sauce that complimented the Canadian bacon and fresh pineapple flavors. I knew from the first bite that I had to recreate this at home. I have to say I enjoyed my homemade version as much if not more than the restaurant’s version. If you like to try new things, give this pizza a try, I think you’ll like it!
  
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  Posted in Entree, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Canadian Bacon, Hawaiian Pizza, Pineapple, Pizza Dough, Sweet Chili Tomato Sauce
- Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
  
  Posted at 8:51 am by NativeNM, on November 22, 2013
  It looks like we may have a cold blustery weekend with dropping temperatures and the possibility of rain or snow. I thought it would be the perfect time to hunker down by the fire with a good book and a warm bowl of soup. You see, I’m not a cold weathered person and the least bit of cold seems to go right through me. I’ve always been this way, once the cold settles into my bones it’s there for the duration and I don’t thaw out until Spring. Something hearty . . . something rich would be just the thing to warm my spirits. With that in mind I reached for my recipe for chicken and wild rice soup which is filling as well as comforting. One bowl and it may be time for a nap!
  
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 6 Comments | Tagged Chicken and Wild Rice, Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, Rotisserie Chicken
- Reese’s Cookie Bars
  
  Posted at 8:33 am by NativeNM, on November 19, 2013
  I was in New Mexico over Halloween this year leaving Joe to take over the job of handing out candy for the trick or treaters. I asked him to save any leftover Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups so that I might bake a batch of cookies. It was a light crowd so he had plenty of candy left over. I know he had to use all his willpower not eat those Reese’s, but to his credit he hid them away in the freezer until I got home. After thinking about it I decided cookie bars were the way to go. I found a great recipe from “Mom On Time Out” that sounded so good I just had to try it out. For all the peanut butter lovers, these bars are for you!
  
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  Posted in Cookies, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Reese's Cookie Bars, Reese's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
  
  Posted at 9:02 am by NativeNM, on November 15, 2013
  The pumpkin puree is coming out of the freezer. I’m fixing a big batch of brioche dough with my homemade puree and pumpkin spices to make pumpkin cinnamon rolls which are all the craze this season. My family loves cinnamon rolls so these pumpkin and spice rolls really appealed to me. It makes for an easier process when you make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate. The dough will keep up to a week in the fridge until you’re ready to put the rolls together. The dough needs to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes allowing the dough to relax enough to shape and roll out. A mixture of sugar and spice gives the rolls a wonderful filling. The aroma of pumpkin and cinnamon filled the kitchen with holiday cheer. I put half aside in the freezer for the upcoming holidays!
  
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  Posted in Bread, Dessert, Recipes | 6 Comments | Tagged Brioche Pumpkin Dough, Cream Cheese Frosting, Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, Pumpkin Puree
- Mexican Carnitas
  
  Posted at 10:19 am by NativeNM, on November 12, 2013
  I’ve been saving a pork butt roast in the freezer for something that could last more than just one meal. I love the aroma of slow cooked pork and anything that can be stuffed in a tortilla makes for an easy and tasty meal. These chunks of pork were cooked low and slow with the flavors of chiles and citrus to the point of falling apart. I had a plan to make tacos one night and a use the leftover carnitas for a pot pie or shepherds pie for Joe and I the next night. After all, this was a 3 pound roast, surely there would be plenty for the next day . . . but as it turns out my youngest/midnight bandit ate near all of it before morning!
  
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 4 Comments | Tagged Citrus Marinated Pork, Mexican Carnitas, Mexican Pulled Pork, Slow Cooked Carnitas
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