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Spicy Drinks for New Year’s

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By Dave DeWitt         Recipes Tequila Enchilado (Chilied Tequila) Sangrita de Chapala (Chapala’s Little Bloody Drink) The Great Montezuma Hot Chocolate Drink Bloody Maria Ancho Chile and Rum Mulled Citrus Cider Many people compose their New Year’s Resolutions at this time of the year, but I prefer New Year’s Revolutions: hot and spicy drinks to celebrate in …

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Pomegranate Passion

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By Lois Manno   Recipes Asian Shrimp Salsa with Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Wonton Chips Pomegranate Chicken PAMAgranate Barbecued Salmon Lamb Fesenjan – Lamb with Pomegranate Walnut Sauce Roast Duck Breasts with Pomegranate-Chile Sauce Creamy Cheesecake with Pomegranate Topping Pomegranate is the fruit of legend. The Greeks gave it a featured role in the myth of Persephone, who was compelled to …

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Southwestern Vegetarian Fiesta

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By Nanette Blanchard       Recipes Zucchini and Hominy Soup Carrot Salsa Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas Green Chile Enchiladas Green Beans with Piñon Nuts Corn Olé Apricot-Almond Empanaditas Orange Sherbet Mexican Coffee Editor’s Note: these recipes appear in Nanette’s book ‘Tis the Season: A Vegetarian Christmas Cookbook. Christmas in the southwest is a wonderful time. Farolitos (paper bags filled …

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Sizzling Snacks for Holiday Entertaining

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    By Dave DeWitt Recipes Poblano Pepper Rings Peppered Walnuts Mexican Hot Nuts Chile-Spiced Popcorn Brilliant Bayou Pumpkin Seed Snack Sweet Potato Chips Dusted With Chimayo Red Chile Habanero Sauce Party Mix Pakoras Shikarbadi-Style Ah, the holidays…when friends can drop in unexpectedly and expect to be fed. Don’t be caught unprepared! Here in New Mexico, a really great party …

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Holiday Sizzling Stuffings and Leftovers

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Two areas of holiday cooking that are often overlooked are spicy turkey stuffing and what to do with that leftover turkey.  Here are my ideas on the subject—and I have a lot of practice with such things as Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I also like Christmas feasts.  Remember that excess stuffing that won’t fit in the bird can …