Chiles

When chile season begins in August, drums like this roll out everywhere in the Southwest.  Everywhere … farmer’s markets, grocery stores, country fairs, along roadsides.  They’re for bulk roasting bushels of green chiles, so you…

I was reminded to make this salsa when I got a text from Mr.D that said “What kind? and which brand?”  I’d asked him stop by the art store for white…

This week I was going to make a Mexican brownie Sundae **** that’s in the works ****  then thought about a healthy Southwest baked fish I’m loving lately **** also…

As much as we love decadent foods for the holidays, we like to offer some healthier choices on the buffet.   You may remember a recipe posted a while back, Un-Fried…

Years ago when Mr.D first visited Santa Fe we sat down for our  first dinner and ordered enchiladas.  “Would you like red or green?”  And that’s when we learned that if you want…

More often than not our recipes call for roasting and prepping green chiles.  So we’ve created this post with short steps to refer back to from time to time.  The…

Chile season will begin in mid-August, and I can hardly wait to visit the stands and smell that intoxicating aroma of roasted chiles.  It’s almost here and thank goodness for…

Chile rellenos are my Achilles heel.  They are stuffed with countless delicious variations of fillings, cheeses and served over plates of rich sauces, moles, cheese sauces, salsas.  I can never…

It’s as personal as how your family makes their Thanksgiving gravy, the kind of cake you want for your birthday, or how you order the perfect cup of coffee.  Virtually everyone…

For sipping or mixing in cocktails, namely Bloody Marys and martinis, vodka infused with roasted green chiles has an unforgettable smoky herbie flavor. For years before moving to the Southwest…