Green Chili Stew with Bacon

This is an ode to the green chile stew from Eske’s in Taos. It’s a must-stop-over on any trip to Northern New Mexico. . . . → Read More: Green Chili Stew with Bacon

Napa Cabbage Salad with Green Chili Vinaigrette and Pinion

…or my New Mexico state of mind salad. . . . → Read More: Napa Cabbage Salad with Green Chili Vinaigrette and Pinion

Cinnamon and Cocoa Almonds

These are a quick and different spiced nut option for the holidays, using coconut nectar, monk fruit extract and your favorite spices. . . . → Read More: Cinnamon and Cocoa Almonds

Pickled Jalapenos

Here’s a traditional jalapeno pickle that will keep in the pantry for stews, chilis, and parties this winter. (And, check out our banana bloom!) . . . → Read More: Pickled Jalapenos

Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Here’s a healthy and delicious and diabetic friendly breakfast! Don’t let the healthiness of this dish put you off—it’s sooooo good! . . . → Read More: Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Food ‘n Flix Round Up: To Kill A Mockingbird

See what the Food ‘n Flix crew cooked up to celebrate an American classic film: To Kill a Mockingbird. Come on in, pull up to the table, and enjoy some Southern favorites. . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix Round Up: To Kill A Mockingbird

Apple Molasses for To Kill a Mockingbird Food ‘n Flix

Whether the topic is the film or the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic either way.

I am thrilled to be hosting this month’s round for Food ‘n Flix with this 1962 Academy Award winning classic. Besides securing Gregory Peck the Best Actor Oscar, this film started the careers of a number . . . → Read More: Apple Molasses for To Kill a Mockingbird Food ‘n Flix

Fried Apples ‘n Onions (inspired by Farmer Boy)

This recipe was inspired from Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the current Cook the Books selection. . . . → Read More: Fried Apples ‘n Onions (inspired by Farmer Boy)

Taste of Home Surprises

A review of the latest Taste of Home holiday cookbooks along with some of my featured recipes: Pina Colada Cake and Herb-Vinaigrette Potato Salad. . . . → Read More: Taste of Home Surprises

Smoked Oyster Shrimp (or Shrimp Dinner…with Cream)

This post is a continuation from a recent post “Here’s something to blog about, Aunt Deb…”

To recap, I received some delicious looking pictures from one of the favorite nephews with instructions that I should blog about a creative recipe that his dad (the BiL) had created. But, I did not receive a recipe. After . . . → Read More: Smoked Oyster Shrimp (or Shrimp Dinner…with Cream)