February 8, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Comfort Food, Fabulous Side Dishes, Southwestern / Mexican.

Confetti Green Chile Corn Muffins Makes 12 regular muffins (or more bite-sized mini-muffins) 1/3 cup butter 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 4 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp chile powder (mild) 1 cup milk 1 tbsp molasses 1.5 tsp minced orange zest 2 roasted New Mexico green chiles (seeded and chopped) 2 roasted red peppers (seeded and chopped) 1 ear of roasted corn (off the cob) 1 tbsp minced fresh Marjoram Preheat oven to 400...

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November 13, 2008.   Categories Appetizers, Peggy's Favorites, Seafood, Southwestern / Mexican.

  Smoky Chipotle Shrimp, Roasted Corn Cakes and Salsa Appetizer We always make this as an appetizer and it is always a favorite at parties.  The corn cakes are so good, they could even take the place of traditional pancakes at breakfast.  You can put anything on the corn cakes, but the shrimp is my favorite.   Smoky Shrimp 1.5 – 2 lbs medium shrimp 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup softened butter 5 tablespoons of canned chipotle (with...

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November 6, 2008.   Categories Comfort Food, Indian.

Submitted by Kim Johnson Ingredients: 1 2- inch long hot green chile or serrano (i usually use a jalapeno because my kid don’t like things too hot)stemmed and seeded, or not depending on your desire of heat. 1 1 inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped. I have used the stuff in the jar and it works just as well, I just add a little extra. 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes 8 tbs unsalted butter 1 recipe Roasted Tandoori chicken (recipe to...

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November 2, 2008.   Categories Appetizers, Peggy's Favorites, Southwestern / Mexican.

These roasted chile cheese squares are  like a crustless quiche that is great for appetizers or brunch.  For appetizers, chill and cut into small squares.  Serve just out of the oven for brunch.  You can vary this recipe by adding whatever you feel will taste good (i.e. sundried tomatoes and asparagus instead of chiles)… but this very basic recipe is a great stand-by. (10 servings) Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teasp salt 10 eggs 4...

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November 2, 2008.   Categories Southwestern / Mexican, Vegetarian.

Cilantro Pesto Quesadillas w/Mango Corn Salsa 2 Cups loosely packed cilantro 1 Cup loosely packed parsley 3/4 Cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup lime juice 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded 1 garlic clove 3/4 cup olive oil Salt & pepper Large flour tortillas These quantities make about 2 cups, each quesadilla uses about 1/8 cup Spread 1/8 cup pesto on tortilla, sprinkle with 2 oz. cheese, top with second...

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November 1, 2008.   Categories Comfort Food, Italian, Pasta.

This is the real deal… no eggplant, no tofu.. just old school meat and mushroom lasagna so hearty it’s hard to be hungry enough for seconds!  I vary the recipe each time depending on whether I want it more cheesy, meaty etc…. you can also increase the ricotta to give it more density. . . or increase the meat and cheese ingredients if you have a super deep pan and want more layers. Ingredients: 1 lb lasagna noodles Extra...

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