When you are craving both breakfast and lunch, these green chile cheese waffles are the perfect compromise! They’re made with a cornbread waffle, topped with a green chile cheese queso, huevos, and bacon. Keep reading to learn how to make it! Tia B’s La Waffleria On the third date with my boyfriend, he took me…
Mini Churros with a Caramel Dipping Sauce
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xYour favorite churros are scaled down into bite-sized pieces! Paired with an irresistible homemade caramel dipping sauce for a perfect snack or dessert! Northern vs Southern New Mexico I spent most of my life living in the southeastern part of the state. I was 30-minutes from the Texas border, but still considered myself very “New…
Chocolate and Red Chile Milkshake
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Looking for a dessert with a little kick to it? This New Mexican-inspired Chocolate and Red Chile Milkshake recipe is what you’re looking for! So Many Restaurants in Albuquerque Ever since I moved my family from the eastern side of the state to Albuquerque, NM, I have been impressed by the seemingly endless options for…
Slow Cooker Carne Adovada
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When I first moved to Albuquerque a couple years ago, I had never heard of Golden Pride. One day, my brother mentioned that Golden Pride was owned by the same people who owned The Frontier, which I was very familiar (and obsessed) with, so you could say I beelined to Golden Pride. Trying my first…
How to Make Sopapillas (a fail-proof recipe!)
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Have you ever wondered how to make sopapillas from scratch? I’ve used my 30+ years of sopapilla eating experiences to create the perfect fail-proof recipe for you! I’ve been eating sopapillas my whole life. The first time I had sopapillas was at Leal’s Restaurant in Clovis, New Mexico. I loved the warm, crispy crunch of…
Green Chile Stuffed Olives
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Several years ago, my mom went to some teacher’s convention in Santa Fe, and while she was there, she picked up a New Mexico Recipes cookbook and a small wooden plaque of the Patron Saint of Cooking, San Pasquale. I have thumbed through the cookbook over the years, and there are some seemingly interesting recipes…
Green Chile Eggs Benedict
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Eggs Benedict is my all-time favorite breakfast. I first learned how to make it when I was 10 years old. My family was on vacation in a small mountain town. One of the locals showed us how to assemble this savory dish. Since then, I make it several times a year, but always make sure…
The Ultimate Green Chile Cheeseburger
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A few weeks ago, I ate at the Cheesecake Factory for the first time. After spending 20+ minutes and a glass of wine looking through their menu, I selected their green chile cheeseburger. After all, I love green chile, and it’s hard to go wrong with a good burger, right? When the waiter brought out…
New Mexico Green Chile Cornbread
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My boyfriend and I spent the holiday break visiting some cultural and historical sites around northern New Mexico. We went to Coronado Historical Site, Jemez Historical Site, Bandelier and then to Ghost Ranch. It was an amazing trip over a couple days, and I enjoyed learning more about New Mexican history, and the people that…
Green Chile, Chicken and Cheese Croissant Rollups
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Around the holidays every year, I tend to come up with different foods I want to stuff into a croissant, and call an appetizer. Maybe it’s my love of cooking for people, or my obsession with bite-sized foods. Maybe I just really love croissants and like to come up with excuses to make them more…