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- Carne Asada Fries
  
  Posted at 11:40 am by NativeNM, on March 22, 2019
  Today I’m sharing two of my favorite things. Not surprisingly, there are a lot of favorites going on in this bowl, but the main event is a well seasoned skirt steak and fries. I’ve always loved layers of flavors and this bowl has it all, including melted Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, green onion and cilantro with a dusting of queso fresco cheese to top it off. I can vouch for these fries, I’ve been making them for years. They are baked in the oven, yet taste as if they were fried. They are lightly seasoned and stay crisp throughout the pile of layers. Now that it’s officially Spring, I’m looking forward to longer daylight, warmer days and more time to spend outdoors grilling. A good skirt steak is one of my favorites to grill, it tastes so good in dishes like this that can be sliced or cut into bite size pieces. I’ve been seeing a range of new recipes combining steak and potatoes sometimes called Steak Frites or Loaded Steak Fries which inspired this bowl. Remember when rice bowls were all the rage; I can’t wait to see these pop up on menus around town!
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  Posted in Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 5 Comments | Tagged Carne Asada Fries, Guacamole, Loaded Steak Fries, Marinated Skirt Steak, Oven Fried Potatoes, Oven Fries, Skirt Steak, Sour Cream, Steak and Fries, Steak Frites
- Chile Relleno Chimichangas
  
  Posted at 10:09 am by NativeNM, on September 8, 2017
  It’s chile season in New Mexico and beyond. One of the things I miss most about living in New Mexico is the smell of roasting green chile in the air. There is nothing like it! But in the last few years Hatch chile has come to me. Several years ago I found a grocery store across town that was roasting NM Hatch green chile and I filled my freezer full. In the last 2 – 3 years it has expanded and now we find chile across the Kansas City metro with roasters going at many grocery stores on any given Saturday in August and early September. I love this time of year and always save out the biggest and meatiest of chiles for rellenos. Making rellenos is a labor of love but it’s a messy tradition. These chile relleno chimichangas have a crunchy outer texture like a traditional relleno but it makes less mess without the batter. This is my second batch of chimi’s since we got our green chile. I’ve had green chile every day for a week now, for instance we’ve had green chile cheese burgers, green chile stew, quesadillas, breakfast burritos. I could go on and on!!
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  Posted in Recipes, Red or Green | 6 Comments | Tagged Chile Rellano Chimichangas, Chile Rellano's wrapped in a Tortilla, Flour Tortillas, Guacamole, Molcajete Green Chile Salsa, Monterey Jack Cheese, Oaxaca Cheese
- Barbacoa Flautas
  
  Posted at 12:20 pm by NativeNM, on May 19, 2017
  If these flautas look familiar it’s because they are very similar to my Barbacoa Taquitos. The difference between flautas and taquitos are the type of tortillas. Flautas are made with flour tortillas where as taquitos are made with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are my first love but sometimes I make flautas to please my hubby. The thing about making flautas is cooking the tortilla to that perfect crispness. If overcooked they will be overly crunchy and taste like a cracker. And the filling should be somewhat dry so that the tortilla won’t become soggy. I went back to an old favorite, a seasoned slow cooked chuck roast flavored with Frontera’s Barbacoa sauce. Chile de Arbol salsa and Molcajete Guacamole are the perfect condiments to dip your flautas in. Enjoy!
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  Posted in Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Red or Green, Tacos, Taquitos and Flautas | 4 Comments | Tagged Barbacoa Flautas, Chile de Arbol Salsa, Flautas, Frontera's Barbacoa Slow Cook Sauce, Guacamole, Oaxaca Cheese
- Guacamole in a Molcajete
  
  Posted at 8:51 am by NativeNM, on May 5, 2017
  What goes with almost any Mexican dish . . . Guacamole of course! It’s a favorite for dipping, as well as topping burritos, enchiladas and nachos. And since I’m celebrating Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’d show you how I make guacamole in a molcajete. Molcajetes are used to crush and grind spices as well as preparing salsas and guacamole. In Mexico they are made from porous basalt volcanic rock, typically round in shape with a bowl in the center supported by 3 legs. The tool used to grind is called tejelote and made from the same material. A molcajete brings out the most amazing aroma by grinding the ingredients into the volcanic stone. There is an earthiness that heightens your senses of smell and taste. By grinding each ingredient you create a layer of flavors that will come together in the most amazing way. Every time I make guacamole in a molcajete I think it’s the best guacamole I’ve ever tasted. . . and then I make it again! Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Continue reading →
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  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Red or Green, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips, Side Dishes | 1 Comment | Tagged Avocado, Guacamole, Guacamole in a Molcajete, Mexican Molcajete, Molcajete, Tejelote
- 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
- Barbacoa Taquitos
  
  Posted at 9:08 am by NativeNM, on May 5, 2015
  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
- Santa Fe Burger
  
  Posted at 8:10 am by NativeNM, on July 9, 2013
  I call this burger the Santa Fe, loaded with cheese, green chile, grilled onions, tortilla strips and guacamole. Red Robin used to offer a similar burger that had pepper jack cheese and a whole roasted poblano. It was my favorite thing on the menu and when they discontinued it I was determined to make my own version. I love big burgers with layers of flavor in every bite. I think I’ve found it in this burger! It also reminds me of New Mexico where you will find the best green chile and cheese burgers on earth!
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  Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Recipes, Red or Green | 8 Comments | Tagged Green Chile and Cheese Burger, Grilled Onions, Guacamole, Hatch Green Chile, Santa Fe Burger, Tortilla Strips
- Steak Potato and Poblano Quesadillas
  
  Posted at 8:26 am by NativeNM, on May 3, 2013
  My favorite food holiday by far is Cinco de Mayo! This holiday celebrates the Mexican culture and heritage with festivals and parades but mostly with great Mexican food. While I don’t need an excuse to eat Mexican, I always look forward to making something special to celebrate the day. I’m making quesadillas filled with marinated steak, thin sliced potatoes and poblano chiles. It’s Muy Bueno! Paired with guacamole and salsa makes this quesadilla a party for your taste buds! Happy Cinco de Mayo all!
  
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  Posted in Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 2 Comments | Tagged Chile de Arbol Salsa with Roasted Corn, Cinco de Mayo, Guacamole, Potato and Poblano Quesadilla, Steak
- Chipotle Carnitas Burritos
  
  Posted at 8:37 am by NativeNM, on January 25, 2013
  Chipotle Mexican Grill makes the biggest and most flavor filled burritos around. They are a company that embraces buying local from farmers that grow organic produce and raise animals in a humane way free from all the hormones that factory farms use. I appreciate that but what keeps me going back is how good their food is. They assemble their burritos in front of you with every topping in sight. Choosing what you put in that burrito is half the fun. While I may not be able to duplicate the Chipotle burrito exactly, I think my version is pretty darn good. I took a day to make all my fillers and toppings, enough to make 16 large burritos. We ate our fill, then wrapped the rest in aluminum foil to freeze.
  
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  Posted in Entree, Recipes, Red or Green, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips | 2 Comments | Tagged Black Beans, Chile de Arbol Salsa, Chipotle Carnitas Burritos, Cilantro Lime Rice, Corn Salsa, Guacamole, Salsa Verde
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