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    • Kung Pao Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)

      Posted at 11:17 am by NativeNM, on March 22, 2022

      Have you ever had the Kung Pao Chicken at Panda Express? I’ve been searching for the perfect copycat recipe for years and finally found “the one”. It comes from Jamie at Drive Me Hungry. Seriously this recipe is as close as you’re going to get to the Kung Pao Chicken at Panda Express. I would even go so far as to say it’s better. I couldn’t wait to hunt down all the ingredients and get started. Joe has never ordered Kung Pao when we go to Panda because it has zucchini in it. But he ate every bite and said that the sauce even made zucchini taste good. I think I may add some different vegetables next time to get added veggies into our diet. There are a lot of ingredients in the sauce with some that were new to me such as Chinese black vinegar and Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp. Every time I try a new Asian dish I learn something new. This version of Kung Pao is a very aromatic dish as well as pleasing to the eye. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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      Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 13 Comments | Tagged Chinese Black Vinegar, Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken, Dark Soy Sauce, Kung Pao Chicken, Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp, Red Bell Pepper, Wok Cooking, Zucchini

    • Calabacitas

      Posted at 9:57 am by NativeNM, on August 28, 2020

      Calabacitas is a staple side dish here in New Mexico.  I wouldn’t say my version is traditional but it’s pretty close.  I like to make myself a little batch this time of year when there is fresh corn and tomatoes available.   I prefer zucchini squash over summer yellow squash, however I see many recipes with a combination of the two, and really how could you go wrong with either one.  This was a side dish to chile rellenos and the next day I filled a couple tacos with the leftovers.  It makes a really good vegetarian taco, just add some sliced avocado and queso fresco cheese.  Calabacitas is a tasty side to any Mexican dish but it’s especially good when made with fresh ingredients.  If you would like some additional ideas for how to incorporate calabacitas into other recipes you should go over to MJ’s Kitchen.  MJ has made some wonderful meals including her latest Calabacitas Quiche.
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      Posted in Recipes, Red or Green, Side Dishes | 14 Comments | Tagged Calabacitas, Calabacitas with Zucchini, Green Chile, Onion, Tomatoes, Zucchini

    • 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

    • Grilled Veggie Panini with Balsamic Glaze

      Posted at 9:12 am by NativeNM, on October 4, 2013

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      It’s been gorgeous weather this week and I decided to pick up some veggies and make panini’s for dinner.  I sliced and assembled my veggies and went outside to set up the grill.  It was sunny and in the upper 70’s, just perfect outside but I noticed that the wind was picking up.  I drizzled my sliced veggies with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper and began grilling.  Everything was going well but the wind was just wicked.  About the time I finished, I realized that big clouds were rolling in.  I had just enough time to let the grill cool and get everything inside before it turned dark and started pouring rain.  The veggies turned out perfect and I piled them together between sourdough bread with some fresh mozzarella cheese, spinach pesto and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.   It was just the perfect combination!
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      Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Sandwiches & Paninis | 4 Comments | Tagged Grilled Veggie Panini, Portabella Mushroom Balsamic Glaze, Spinach Pesto, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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