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- Spice Addiction
  
  Posted at 9:18 am by NativeNM, on April 17, 2012
  I admit it, I have a problem. I have an addiction to all things spice and have collected an increasing number of jars and bags of spices that overwhelm my pantry. I just can’t seem to help myself. Every so often I have to reorganize the pantry so that I can make a little more space for my obsession. Well, I decided that a little Spring cleaning was in order so I set out to reorganize my pantry. What a job! I have a small kitchen and need every little bit of space so we converted the laundry room that was in the kitchen to a pantry. Joe put in shelves and racks and a cart just to hold all my small kitchen appliances, pantry foods and spices. So I set off on my mission . . .
  
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  Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments | Tagged Penzey's Spices
- Stuffed Poblano Chiles
  
  Posted at 9:12 am by NativeNM, on April 13, 2012
  Poblano Chiles are a great pepper to stuff. Their size and shape enable you to stuff them with almost anything. They have a mild taste and a meaty texture that will hold all that goodness inside. I like to bake them with with a creamy cheese filling, grilled chicken with corn salsa over top. And for a little added crunch I coat them with a bread crumb coating. Sometimes I go vegetarian and switch out the grilled chicken for black beans. It takes a little prep work but it’s so worth it when you taste all the flavors going on inside this poblano chile.
  
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  Posted in Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 1 Comment | Tagged Chile Rellenos, Chile Rellenos with Bread Crumbs, Stuffed Chile Rellenos, Stuffed Poblano Chiles, Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- Classic Deviled Eggs
  
  Posted at 8:45 am by NativeNM, on April 10, 2012
  Like many families we love making deviled eggs for Easter. Long gone are the days when my boys were little and they would dip their eggs into the cups of pastel colored water. They would decorate the eggs while I took pictures and after awhile we would peel those beautiful eggs and devil them. So every year at this time I boil the eggs and remember. Our favorite is a simple classic recipe that you find in a lot of recipe books. I wouldn’t dare mess with the recipe because it’s become tradition with our Easter holiday. You might want to double the recipe though, they don’t last very long.
  
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  Posted in Recipes, Side Dishes | 0 Comments | Tagged Classic Deviled Eggs, Deviled Eggs, Stuffed Eggs
- New Mex Sloppy Joes
  
  Posted at 9:12 am by NativeNM, on April 6, 2012
  Did any of you notice the Tex Mex Sloppy Joe Sandwich posted by “The Homesick Texan” a few weeks ago? The photo alone made my mouth water. Most Sloppy Joes are ketchup based and sweetened with brown sugar but this Joe was put together with a tomato sauce that was more spicy than sweet. I altered the spices and changed up the chile a bit to give it a more New Mexican flare. I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed the flavors we experienced eating this savory sandwich.
  
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  Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Recipes, Red or Green | 2 Comments | Tagged New Mex Sloppy Joes, Savory Sloppy Joe Sandwich
- Peach Blackberry Cobbler
  
  Posted at 8:52 am by NativeNM, on April 3, 2012
  I just spent a week in my Native New Mexico. It was a memorable week spent with family on the farm with a side trip to visit my sister Kat. Being surrounded by guys every day, it was so much fun spending time with the girls. We had two days of shopping, talking and eating great food. Leading up to the trip, I was reminiscing about my Mom’s cobbler. She doesn’t make it as often these days but in my memories her fruit cobblers were the absolute best. My favorite recipe is from an old cookbook by the Progressive Farmer. It’s so versatile in that you can use almost any fruit, fresh or frozen, and it turns out great. I had peaches and blackberries in the freezer which turned out to be a perfect combination. The topping is unusual in the making but I know you’ll love the results. Just don’t count any calories, that would spoil all the fun!
  
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  Posted in Pies and Cobblers, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Peach Blackberry Cobbler
- Grilled Pork Chops with Avocado Corn Pico
  
  Posted at 9:41 am by NativeNM, on March 22, 2012
  Want to dress up an ordinary pork chop . . . add some cheese and pico de gallo with avocado and corn. It will definitely make your taste buds happy. Add a baked potato or a side green salad and you’ve got a complete meal. My family used to cringe when I made pork, they complained it was dry and didn’t have any flavor. Since then I’ve found ways to make pork more tender and juicy. For myself, I’ve found that if I soak the pork in a brine of water, salt and sugar for at least an hour it makes a much more tender pork chop. I seasoned them with a tasty salt blend and added a topping of pico de gallo with avocado and corn. There were no complaints or any leftovers either for that matter.
  
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  Posted in Entree, Recipes, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips | 0 Comments | Tagged Avocado Corn Pico, Brined Pork Chops, Grilled Pork Chops, Pico De Gallo
- Baja Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
  
  Posted at 8:39 am by NativeNM, on March 20, 2012
  These fish tacos are filled with a beer battered fish and topped with a mango salsa and baja sauce. Cameron loves these tacos and frequently asks for them. The fish recipe is borrowed from Cooking Light and seemed perfect for a fish taco. I tend to pick up whatever fish looks good and at a reasonable price. This time it was cod, but I have used tilapia and swai fillets and they worked well in the beer batter as well.
  
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  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips, Tacos, Taquitos and Flautas | 4 Comments | Tagged Baja Fish Tacos, Baja Sauce, Fish Tacos, Mango Salsa
- Cilantro Pesto Linguine with Grilled Chicken
  
  Posted at 9:12 am by NativeNM, on March 16, 2012
  While on Kauai, Joe and I went out for pasta one night and shared a tasty pesto pasta. It was described as cilantro pesto with macadamia nuts and we thought it was terrific. Being a pesto fanatic I had to come home and make my own version of this delicious dish. I added some fresh tomato and grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Continue reading →
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  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes | 7 Comments | Tagged Cilantro Pesto, Cilantro Pesto Linguine, Grilled Chicken with Hawaiian Sea Salt
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake
  
  Posted at 9:15 am by NativeNM, on March 13, 2012
  I haven’t had a slice of pineapple upside down cake in years but recently in Hawaii I had the chance to have a taste again with sweet Hawaiian pineapple, rum and macadamia nuts. It was fantastic and I wanted to find a recipe that combine all those wonderful ingredients. This cake was so easy to make and baked in a cast iron skillet which worked out perfectly. When the cake had cooled and it was time to flip the cake onto the plate I was a bit nervous. Would the pineapple stick to the bottom of the skillet? Would the cake fall apart? How would it taste? I was ecstatic when I turned it over and it looked this good. And it tasted just as good!
  
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  Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Kauai
  
  Posted at 8:13 am by NativeNM, on March 9, 2012
  Kauai was beautiful despite how much it rained and stormed throughout our stay. There were maybe 3 good days where we had sunshine and our last day was the absolute best. Here’s my favorite picture from Kauai, its at Kauapea Beach aka Secret Beach. It’s on the north shore and off the beaten path. About a 10 minute hike down a dirt trail lies this beautiful stretch of sand where the surfers, beach walkers and anyone who wants to get away from the crowds hang out. It was paradise, the sun was shining. I sat on the sand and watched the waves while taking pictures. The waves captured my imagination and all I kept hearing in my head was the song “Catch a Wave” by the beach boys. Continue reading →
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