Mexican/Latin
Posole!
Posole Here is a recipe for Posole, which is a soup, but somehow (at least to me) crosses all of the boundaries into all seasons. The light broth, the hint of green chili, the fresh cilantro and onions… it doesn’t feel like JUST a winter dish. But, when the air cools, all I can think … Continue reading
Green Chili
10 Anaheim peppers (or big Jim, or hatch) 1/4 onion, diced small 2 cloves garlic 2 cups chicken or veg broth Tbsp flour 1. Take your roasted chilies, peel and seed. Dice them all up. 2. Turn a medium size sauce pan to medium. Add a couple Tbsp oil (a mild olive is fine, or … Continue reading
Chile Relleno!
Chile Rellenos come in all shapes and sizes. The traditional ones (from Puebla, Mexico) are pablano peppers, stuffed with queso and rolled in an stiff egg white batter. I use Hatch or Anaheim (that is what they use in New Mexico) and a light dusting of corn flour. I like the flavor of these peppers … Continue reading
Tortilla Soup w/ Avocado
Sooo, my hubby and I just had the discussion about creamy soups the other day. I use the word creamy as a descriptive word, not a literal one. I rarely put actual cream in any soup, but the texture is creamy. Anyhow, I was flavor profiling him, and he loves brothy soups, not blended. Which in … Continue reading
Fish Tacos
Upon request… I guess it is unfair that I post a picture of these delectable little suckers then not follow up with the recipe. These were inspired by the awesome tacos we ate on our honeymoon in Cancun. They get devoured, so make extra if you have hungry men in the fam! Serves 4 Fish … Continue reading
Green Chicken Chile Enchilada
This is my hubby’s all time favorite dish. We used to get bushels of green chile every September from New Mexico. Chile’s are getting popular enough now that there a actually a few great frozen brands out of New Mexico. I buy a brand called New Mexican Distributing that comes in frozen bags at Safeway. … Continue reading
Frito Pie Baby!
Frito Pies! An all time classic if you grew up in the Southwest. The best comfort food, and something I try not to keep around the house too much, because I will keep eating it and eating it… If you can find the little Frito bags to serve it in, you cut the side off … Continue reading
Dinner= Ancho Pork Tacos Leftovers= BBQ Pork Wrap w Slaw
D= Ancho Pork Tacos with Black Beans L= BBQ Pork Wrap with Slaw 2 Servings+ leftover Wraps! Time Warning: this pork takes about 5 minutes to prep, but 3 hours in the oven. 2 lb pork shoulder 1 white onion, peeled and cut large 5 cloves garlic, peeled 2 Pablano peppers, stemmed seeded and cut … Continue reading
Chipotle Pork or Beef Tacos, Day 22
Soooo, I missed a couple of days. Went away for the weekend and didn’t open my laptop. Nor had the forsite to just post them all beforehand. These tacos are so incredibly easy and good, you will be making mass amounts and freezing them. Seriously. And if you are in Colorado, today is the perfect … Continue reading
Green Salad w Chicken, Rst Peppers, Pepitas and Goat Cheese Dressing, Zolo- Day 18!
So Zolo has this awesome salad with smoked chicken and goat cheese dressing. But then they had this other salad with roasted peppers. I think I combined the two in my head, and recreated this perfect salad. It’s awesome as a whole meal (especially with tortilla soup! day 7) or I serve it as a … Continue reading