Cooking Dried Beans

Basic Bean Recipe for Cooking Dried Beans

Stove Top – Slow Cooker – Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Instructions I do not think there are many people out there who have children that haven’t heard the crude rhyme they come … Continued

Black Valentine Beans

Black Valentine Beans with Chile Pepper Recipe

Black Valentine Beans with Chile Pepper is a simple preparation that allows the rich nuttiness of these fabulous beans to really shine! Once your tried these wonderful beans, they will … Continued

Jalapeno Poppers

Grilled Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

If you are out grilling and it just does not seem hot enough for you next to that fire, these Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers are a quick little appetizer … Continued

Hatch Chile Peppers

Hatch Chile Peppers

Blistering Hatch Chile Peppers – Freezing Hatch Chile Peppers Hatch Chile Peppers are available fresh for a short time in well-stocked local markets from late August to early September.  Check … Continued

Jazzy Pinto Beans Recipe – Baked Beans

These colorful and spicy Jazzy Pinto Beans are very good in taco bowls, such as Flank Steak with Jazzy Pinto Beans Taco Bowl.  Just double or triple the recipe to … Continued

Oven Baked Squash

Oven Baked Squash Recipe – Calabaza al Horno

I like this Oven Baked Squash recipe because it incorporates several of my favorite foods, squash, corn, onions and cheese.  It is also a dish that many kids will eat … Continued

carne adovada

Red Chile Pork Stew Recipe – Carne Adovada

Carne Adovada is a versatile dish and has been common in much of Santa Fe’s history. The name actually means cured or pickled meat.  In days long past, the slaughtering … Continued

Chile Relleno Quiche

Southwestern Chile Relleno Quiche Recipe

Southwestern Chile Relleno Quiche has a nice spicy kick from the chile peppers!   A versatile meal that can be enjoyed for dinner or breakfast.  This can also be made … Continued

Stuffed Grilled Artichokes

Stuffed Grilled Artichokes Recipe

I found a recipe similar to this Stuffed Grilled Artichokes on a package of artichokes I bought at a grocery store.  I found it to be a much more flavorful … Continued

Tromboncino Squash

Tromboncino Squash with Tomatoes Recipe

  This is a very simple dish what brings out the flavors of the Tromboncino Squash.  Excellent with Karen’s Grilled Cedar Plank Wild Salmon and Broccoli Salad with Cashews.  Tromboncino … Continued