This post has kindly been sponsored by The Hatch Chile Store. All thoughts and opinions are my own. After creating countless batches of red chile sauce from powder, I have learned a thing or two. Creating your own homemade red chile sauce from powder is very satisfying, easy, a handy skill, and money saving! Skip the work of preparing dried chile pods and use the chile powder that most ... continue reading...
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The Best Green Chile Queso + 10 Queso ideas besides Nachos
This post has kindly been sponsored by The Hatch Chile Store. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Green Chile Queso is one of those extremely addicting recipes that practically disappears in the blink of an eye; that begs to be eaten with other indulgences like loaded nachos, streaming marathons, game day buffets, or smothered over French fries when you're missing Poutine. Of course, the ... continue reading...
The REAL difference between Chowder vs Soup vs Stew
What is the difference between chowder, soup, and stew? As we dive into the definitions of these terms, keep in mind that 'soup' is the umbrella term that all these can technically fall under, and that people are getting very creative with recipes these days, pushing the boundaries of these definitions. The difference between chowder, soup, and stew is that chowder is a soup made with broth ... continue reading...
What is a Chile Relleno?
This post has kindly been sponsored by The Hatch Chile Store. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If you have ever been to a Mexican restaurant (who in the USA hasn't?!) you have probably noticed 'chile relleno' on the menu. Chile relleno is my favorite Mexican dish, and I've been making them at home for years. A Chile Relleno is a large green chile pepper that has been roasted whole, then ... continue reading...
What is the Tamale tradition?
The delicious little packages of corn masa stuffed with filling and wrapped in a corn husk appear around Christmas AND New Year's; but why are they such an integral part of Latin culture? I have all the answers for you below. This post has kindly been sponsored by The Hatch Chile Store. All thoughts and opinions are my own. In order to dive deep into Tamales and their traditions, we first ... continue reading...
Feed a Crowd on a Budget: Cheapest Meals of 2021 Ranked
How to Feed a Lot of People on a Budget After years of cooking for crowds (I have my husband's big family to thank for that), I've learned much about how to feed a lot of people on a budget; and how to avoid giant embarrassing fails that lead to a delivery pizza solution. If you want to learn from my mistakes then read on :0) Feeding a crowd on a budget is easy when each guest or family ... continue reading...
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