“Tio Mario’s Famous Chile Con Carne Colorado-Style Burritos” for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on March 22nd, 2021%

This Cook the Books round features Where I Come From: Life Lessons from a Latino Chef by Aarón Sánchez. It’s an honest look at the world of cooking and the chef himself. These burritos, attributed to his uncle, are worth the time to make. The book is more than worthy to pick up. Delicious! . . . → Read More: “Tio Mario’s Famous Chile Con Carne Colorado-Style Burritos” for Cook the Books

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A Moscow Mule and Pickled Beets

By Eliot, on July 23rd, 2017%

I know this is a weird pairing, a Moscow Mule and pickled beets, but that’s how my mind works when I’m tasked to get inspired from Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya Von Bremzen for this round of Cook the Books. There’s RED pepper infused vodka and RED wine pickled beets ahead… . . . → Read More: A Moscow Mule and Pickled Beets

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Southwest Quinoa and Kale Salad with NM Red Chile Vinaigrette

By Eliot, on November 3rd, 2016%

Still, it remains to be seen if we make our (usual) yearly trek to Northern New Mexico.

Moon over Inn on Alameda, December 2014

So, I am still wistfully thinking about our past trips and posting a few pictures as I revisit our past journeys.

El Santuario de Chimayó on Christmas . . . → Read More: Southwest Quinoa and Kale Salad with NM Red Chile Vinaigrette

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Chile-Orange Flank Steak

By Eliot, on September 5th, 2015%

Get your “grill-on” this holiday weekend and try this sweet and spicy flank steak. . . . → Read More: Chile-Orange Flank Steak

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Chorizo Stuffed Chiles in Walnut Sauce

By Eliot, on July 28th, 2014%

This dish was inspired by Like Water for Chocolate, this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature film. Read on for my thoughts on the film and a delicious stuffed pepper recipe. . . . → Read More: Chorizo Stuffed Chiles in Walnut Sauce

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Making Red Chile Sauce with Dried Chile Pods

By Eliot, on May 11th, 2014%

…and dreaming about New Mexico. . . . → Read More: Making Red Chile Sauce with Dried Chile Pods

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Carne Adovada

By Eliot, on January 25th, 2014%

We had some lovely Carne Adovada on our whirlwind trip through Albuquerque in November. I am only now getting around to posting my version of this great NM dish. . . . → Read More: Carne Adovada

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