It’s slightly sweet and so creamy, loaded with corn, cream cheese and green chilis (BEST DIP EVER!!!), along with pulled chicken, Roasted Corn Salsa, and Queso Fresco, this casserole layer bake recipes kicks everything up a notch! By the way, I’ve wondered this for years, why are green chile dishes (especially with corn) and tamales…
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Panko breadcrumbs are the Japanese style of breadcrumb, specifically created with a coarse grind to create more “crunch.”That’s exactly what we are after here – CRUNCH.Texture and TASTE.Thus, along with the crunch of toasted breadcrumbs, we combine the subtle spice and exquisite flavor of roasted green chiles with the salty and savory umami of Parmesan…
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Even though fall has virtually passed and Hatch green chile season is long gone, we’re all still hankering for that smoky, deeply flavorful, chile spice! This super duper simple vegan green chile tofu pie (like a quiche without the eggs) is so quick, you’ll think you’ve blinked and have flashed back to late summer with…
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Polenta is a trick of the mind. Although similar in nature to traditional grits, the cornmeal cake slices are so much more elegant – rich – gourmet … they are simply delightful. Baked to a crisp, these polenta round are topped with a baked green chili chicken and semi-spicy green chili sauce, perfected with crumbled…
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Linene, one of my favorite people on the face of the earth, came over and shared that she had tasted and purchased an amazing Green Chile Cheddar Bread at the local farmer’s market.What a great idea, I thought.Thus, I can thank Linene for the inspiration to this outstandingly delicious, spicy, and satisfying Green Chile Cheddar…
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The historical location, shaped and fashioned after a castle purple bouncy house, was (and the building still is) about 8 blocks south. It was such a treasure to see.About 3 weeks into COVID, the owners announced they would be closing the doors for good. Inventory was liquidated and tears were shed. When the COVID crisis…
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Sometimes I receive specific requests for food.Sometimes people simply ask for home cooked meals of any kind.And, sometimes people just “hint.And then there are also those times when I just pop-in and surprise a friend with a meal: Green Chile Pumpkin Seed Manchego Gnocchi. Green Chile Pumpkin Seed Manchego Gnocchi 1 Tbs. olive oil1 small…
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Typically green chile (chili) recipes are associated with South Western or Mexican cuisine. I’m not a fan of either, but I sure do love green chile!So, I had an idea. I’ve mixed and matched the green goodness with spices like garam masala and even sweet autumn spices and squash, but this time I was in…
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Despite what my hubby believe, tamales really are a “thing” around the holidays. They are. Believe me. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and even over the new year, tamales are a “thing.” While I don’t have the energy, gumption, or heritage to devote to concocting full blown tamales at this point in my life, I do…
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With the “oh my good god” category success of the last polenta creation, I decided to break out the green chiles and host a southwestern themed dinner tonight. This one was a success too! Green Chile Meatballs with Polenta Croutons Meatballs: 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 cup roasted green chiles, seeded and finely chopped 1/4…
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