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Garam Masala Red Lentil & Carrot Curry Soup
Garam Masala is the perfect spice blend for this hearty vegetarian curry soup. Top it with a little Chimayo Red Chile Harissa to give it...
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Apr 12, 20211 min read
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Classic New Mexico Green Chile Stew
This is my hearty winter version of Green Chile Stew with an ample amount of green chile, meat & potatoes. I even added some zucchini so...
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Jan 26, 20212 min read
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Coconut Turmeric Ramen with Roasted Butternut Squash
This noodle bowl is so satisfying with its silky smooth broth filled with turmeric, ginger, citrus, a hint of peanut and lots of veggies....
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Jan 24, 20211 min read
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A Tale of Two Tomato Tarts
Nothing compares to vine ripened tomatoes. I absolutely love them!!! Mostly I like to eat perfectly ripe tomatoes by the slice with a...
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Sep 3, 20201 min read
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Peaches & Sweet Corn
It's a labor of love when Summer's bounty is ripe for the picking. This summer I've made 9 quarts of apricot jam. I've peeled two cases...
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Sep 2, 20202 min read
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Green Chile Mac & Cheese
In New Mexico it is rare to eat Mac & Cheese without Green Chile in it. It was kind of a love at first taste when I arrived in New Mexico...
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Mar 26, 20202 min read
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Savory Dutch Baby with Herbed Ricotta..
Filling this savory Dutch Baby with Herbed Ricotta, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Sautéed Mushrooms, and Ham is like having a brunch pizza....
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Mar 22, 20202 min read
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Spicy Roast Cauliflower Tacos
Nothing like wrapping your "Meatless Monday" and your "Taco Tuesday" into one package. I love roasted cauliflower, and I love just about...
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Feb 12, 20201 min read
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Silky Thai Coconut Soup
This is a veggie version of the popular Tom Kha Gai Soup (Chicken Coconut Soup). I love the Thai flavor combination of lemongrass,...
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Jan 14, 20201 min read
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Banh Mi(meatloaf) Sandwich
A delicious Vietnamese sandwich served on a baguette with fresh herbs, sliced peppers and cucumbers and Sriracha Mayo. There's fantastic...
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Jan 10, 20201 min read
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Asparagus & Caramelized Onion Tart
It's Spring and asparagus is on sale everywhere. What better way to enjoy it than in this savory buttery cheesy tart? I start by...
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Jul 31, 20192 min read
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Soup & Salad, infinite possibilities...
Golden Sweet Bell Peppers connect the soup and panzanella in this filling combo. What more can you ask for at lunch? Soup? Salad? Bread?...
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Mar 6, 20192 min read
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