This deceptively easy shrimp appetizer is a real hit with my friends and family.  It makes a perfect beginning to a summertime picnic or BBQ.  It makes a beautiful presentation in a glass bowl too! You can ramp up the heat level by adding extra jalapenos or cayenne. Spicy Marinated Shrimp  Ingredients 3 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left on 3/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/2 Cup cil...

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When we visit a RV park for the first time, we like to get to know our neighbors.  It's obvious that we're from New Mexico from the flag on the 5th wheel and lots of people are curious about the state and our foods. Sometimes we invite a few of them to experience one of our southwest dishes.   Although this isn't a "traditional" salsa, it is one of our favorite recipes that has a little twist added for a different New Mexican salsa. If you love the taste of chipotles, y...

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Lobster Thermidor is a classic French lobster dish in which the lobster meat it simmered in a creamy mixture of butter, herbs, pepper, and mustard sauce and then served in the lobster shell.  For Mother’s Day, there isn’t a more elegant or delicious meal to make for Mom than this.  It isn’t as hard as you might think!  If you can make a simple white sauce – or béchamel – you’ve got it made!  Traditional recipes call for boiling...

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April is National Grilled Cheese month, and who doesn’t love a nice grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup?  It’s a tradition and fond memory from our childhood days.  But now that we are grown up – we don’t have to stick with American cheese on white bread.  We can get creative!  Let your imagination go wild! I experienced my first gourmet Grilled Cheese sandwich at a restaurant in Indianapolis.  They served a Grilled Brie and Bacon Sandwic...

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I'm always on the lookout for recipes that use few pans and have few steps to make.  Cooking in a small RV galley has it's challenges and I'm not terribly fond of having to wash a bunch of pans when done. This recipe fits the bill!  An added plus is that if you're in a location where there's a farmers market, you can get the freshest spring vegetables for the dish.  And, it only requires 2 pans to make!       ...

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This week is National American Chocolate week.  Chocolate fountains seem to be the rage these days, but creating your own chocolate fondue is easy and fun to do - and I think is better than any chocolate from a fountain!   You don't need a fondue pot either!  Your slow cooker will work just fine.  You would probably want to melt the chocolate on the range top before putting it in the slow cooker.  I just put a glass bowl over a pot with a small amount of gently boilin...

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St. Patrick's Day usually means green beer and corned beef and cabbage. If you're not a fan of corned beef and cabbage, try one of these traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie recipes.  Shepherd's Pie is a delicious, comfort food that's super easy to make!   Traditionally made with lamb or beef, the first one is a turkey based recipe.  The second has a nice twist on the traditional mashed potato topper.     ...

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February is National Hot Breakfast Month and Potato Lovers month, too.  Here is a recipe that covers both very well!  This makes a huge casserole of 12 to 16 servings, so better have company over for breakfast - or make half a recipe for a smaller serving!      New Mexican Potato Casserole Ingredients 1 tablesp...

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February is National Hot Breakfast Month.  Here in New Mexico, the most popular dish for a hot breakfast is Huevos Rancheros.  I love Huevos Rancheros but to celebrate, I’m going to make one of my all time favorite breakfasts – Chilaquiles! (chee-la-KEE-les)  When we RV in Mexico, this dish is one that I look forward to having every time I get a chance!     It’s a peasant dish made with yesterdays stale tortilla chips, red or green sauce, topped wi...

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Looking for something different for your Superbowl party?  Here's a dish that's an incredibly delicious twist on chile rellenos and jalapeño poppers. If you like stuffed chiles, you're going to go crazy for these! Better make a triple batch if you're entertaining more than 6 guests.     Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped ...

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National Nutella Day is February 5th.  If you have never tried this decadent hazelnut cocoa spread, you don't know what you're missing!  This recipe would be a perfect beginning to a Valentine's Day that will always be remembered!  Pop the cork on a bottle of bubbly and enjoy!   Nutella Stuffed French Toast  Ingredients 8 slices of french bread ...

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Sometimes, after a long day on the road traveling in our Minnie Winnie to our next destination I don't feel like spending a lot of time in the galley making dinner.  For that reason, I have several recipes that I can throw together quickly.  This pasta dish is one of our favorites!  You can make it as hot as you want by adding more red chile flakes or tossing in a little cayenne too!  I usually pick up a "bag-o-salad" to have with it.  Only 2 pans to wash when done! &nb...

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My husband is a big garlic fan!  He would put it into everything if I let him!  One time, he put so much garlic in a pot of green beans that they were inedible!  He didn't like green beans so he thought he would "improve" them! There are some things that are a natural for lots of garlic, and this Gallic dish is one of them. It may seem like 3 heads of garlic are a lot, but trust me, you'll love this dish. Yes, three heads of garlic. You don't have to peel the cloves first. They...

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January is National Meat Month!  A wonderful way to cook meat is to brine it before hand.   You may have heard of turkey being brined, but almost any cut of meat can benefit from a good brine.  One of our favorite things to brine is pork chops.  Sometimes, pork chops can become a little dry when cooked, but a brine keeps them moist and flavorful.  If you haven't tried this method before, try it on your next pork chop purchase!   ...

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This is a perfect quiche for those who are on a gluten free diet.  It's easy to make in the motorhome galley too, if you have an oven.  It's great for a brunch or evening meal, served with a tossed salad.   Southwest Crustless Quiche  1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup flour 6 extra large eggs 1 pound Monterey Jack, cubed or shredded 2 cups cottage ch...

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The recent rainy weather made me want to have something nice and warm and spicy!  This recipe from the Pink Adobe in Santa Fe sounded strange to me, but I love Brie so I decided to try it.  It is now one of our favorite soups for winter!  Add some cooked, diced chicken if you want it for a main dish.  I fry flour tortillas to have with it, but any nice toasted bread would work for the side. Brie with Green Chile Soup ¾ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped ce...

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There's nothing better than peanut butter and chocolate - unless it's peanut butter, chocolate and Oreos all together in one wickedly wonderful cookie! They are a breeze to make and everyone I know that's tried them loves them!  I like to make these for community get-togethers at the RV parks we frequent.  Makes me a popular gal!   Pean...

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As the days begin to get cooler, I look forward to making soup!  There's nothing more comforting than a nice, hot bowl of goodness on a cold day.  I also like the fact that soup is very easy to make in the Minnie travel trailer kitchen because it doesn't take a lot of work space or pots and pans to make it!  One of my favorites is Potato Broccoli and Cheese soup.  The recipe call for Cheddar but I sometimes substitute White Cheddar, Smoked Gouda or Pepper Jack.  Play aro...

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Want to have a big turkey for Thanksgiving but your RV kitchen oven isn't large enough?  This may be the solution!  Trash Can Turkey! It may sound like a joke but you won't be laughing after you try turkey cooked this way!  It's unbelievably good.   Here is what you will need:   1 Roll of Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil 24 inch wood 2x2 post Large bag of Charcoal Shovel 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed NEW 15 gallon metal garbage can with lid P...

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This dish combines two of my absolute favorite things - pasta and tortilla chips!  It's a snap to make in the Greystone galley, especially if you buy one of those ready to go cooked chickens that most every store sells these days.  Or, look for cooked chicken chunks in the refrigerated meat section.  Of course, the dish would probably be better with your homemade enchilada sauce, but using canned sauce makes it quick!     ...

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A few years ago, when my husband was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, I made friends with a Vietnamese woman who lived in the base housing next to us.  Lin was a wonderful cook and she taught me how to make several Vietnamese dishes. We love hot chiles and her dishes were a nice departure from Tex-Mex cooking.  This salad is one of the dishes we love to take RVing because it's light and easy to put together.  Just the thing for a hot summer's day when you don't feel like spen...

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Today is National S'mores Day. Every day in  summer, though, has the potential to be S'mores Day, especially if you're camping or grilling. There are still so many variations on the traditional S'mores that you'll be able to celebrate National S'mores Day with ease!  Here is a variation that's made in the galley oven, in case you're RV is parked in a burn ban area.  And, there's a sinful S'mores Martini recipe too!     ...

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Love lasagne but hate the process of making it?  Here's a contest winning recipe that is made in your slow cooker!  It won't take much time in your RV galley to whip this together.  Then set the cooker and take off for some fun!  Dinner will be ready when you get back.   Slow Cooker Lasagne  Ingredients 1 pound ground ...

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A favorite thing to do while camping in our travel trailer is roasting hot dogs over a camp fire!  What could be more American than that? Well, hot dogs aren't American but I believe we have taken them to a higher level!  So, where did hot dogs come from? Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany, is traditionally credited with originating the frankfurter. However, this claim is disputed by those who assert that the popular sausage - known as a "dachshund" or "little-dog" sausage - was created ...

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While you are grilling dinner, why not grill the dessert too?  Here are two that you can make in a snap!   When I was a child, my very favorite thing in the world was a banana split!  To me, there's nothing better.   Grilled Banana Split  Ingredients: 4 bananas cut into 1 1/2" chunks 1 pint(s) l...

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I love anything that has the flavors of buffalo wings!  I discovered this dish in a magazine while waiting for our RV to be washed and couldn't wait to try it.  It's an easy dish to prepare in the motorhome galley ahead of time if we want to explore a new place we've just pulled into.  Just take it out of the fridge and pop it into the oven!  Hope you like this as much as I do.     ...

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New Mexico has plenty of corn growers in the state and summer is prime time for enjoying fresh corn on the cob. Consider breaking away from the standard boiled and buttered corn and try this method of grilling corn.  It's close to the way you can find it cooked at food stands in Mexico.  When it's too hot to cook in the motorhome, we grill everything outside! Try it!  You might like it!   ...

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I adore BLT's!  It's my favorite sandwich.  I love a BLT so much that I tried to make a BLT salad using bacon drippings in the salad dressing.  It was fair but too greasy! Then, I stumbled upon this recipe for a bacon and tomato salad.  It comes closer to what I was attempting with my BLT salad.  It goes well with grilled meats or fish. Everything is better with bacon!     ...

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These wraps are a variation on the classic Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches.  You can twist the wrapper ends and tie with red and blue ribbons for a "patriotic" presentation!  My family likes these and they're super easy to make in the RV galley and very handy to take along on a picnic.   Philly "Firecracker" Wraps  1/2 cup sour cream* 1/2 cup mayonnaise*  1 green o...

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Summer is high season for picnics.  Here are some recipes for make ahead sandwiches that are easy to transport and long on taste!  I like to make these when traveling in our motor home because it frees me up to enjoy the activities instead of worrying about cooking and serving food at the picnic. For those types who love lots of meat on their sandwiches (like my hubby!), the classic New Orleans Muffaletta fits the bill.  You can substitute the round Italian bread with a sour...

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One of the highlights of our RV travels has always been going to Half Moon Bay to see my Aunt Vera and indulge in her fantastic crab quiche.  Half Moon Bay is one of the many locations up and down the Pacific coast where dungeness crabs are plentiful and nothing is better than cooking one up for this no fail quiche dish.  Why no fail?  It's the easiest quiche I've ever made because you just mix up all the ingredients in a bowl,  and plop it into a store bought pie shell. &nbs...

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South meets southwest in this easy to make dish that's great for breakfast or as a side dish for grilled or roasted meats.  I like it because it's easy to prepare and doesn't challenge the space in my Winnebago Access galley, which is small like most RV galleys!   Of course, you can take this dish up to your desired heat level by adding a hotter grade of green chiles.     G...

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What food is the  favorite of most Fathers? Beef of course! How about giving the Dad in your house a perfectly cooked steak? Nothing says "I love you" better than that. You will definitely reap the rewards of a very happy father this year.   This spicy-marinated steak is excellent paired with the delicious and cooling Mango Salsa recipe that's included.  ...

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Camping cookouts, whether you're luxury camping in a big motor home or semi-roughing it in a pop-up tent trailer, cookouts usually involve a grill and meat - preferably a big juicy steak!  My sister made me one of the best steaks I have ever had in my life and she used this marinade.  Once you try it, you may never go back to plain old salt and pepper! Red Wine and Rosemary Steak Marinade   Ingr...

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              Chilled Shrimp and Crab Veracruz Cocktail    If your motor home travels take you to a location where you can buy fresh shrimp and crab, this is a tasty and exceptionally easy dish to make!  Perfect for a hot day when you want to sit in the shade, drink a good margarita and munch on something wonderful! INGREDIENTS 2 cups top-quality bottled tomato salsa  1/4 cup ch...

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 Coconut Chicken Curry   This dish is super easy to make and is so tasty, you may never go to an Indian or Thai restaurant for curry again!  To make it more Indian style, eliminate the coconut milk and coconut water and add a can of crushed tomatoes instead. It's easy to make in your RV galley too because it only uses 1 pan! 4 Boneless, skinless Chicken breasts 2 large shallots, finely diced 6 green onions, sliced fine 1 can of coconut milk ...

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Mother's Day at our house always included a Chocolate Eclair Cake.  It was my Mother's favorite dessert and is a cinch to make - there's no baking!  If you love eclairs, this recipe is for you.  Anyone can make this!   Chocolate Eclair Cake  Ingredients • 2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix • 3 cups milk • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed • 1 (...

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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make in my tiny travel trailer galley and it has a couple of my very favorite things in it - Kahlua and Heath bars!  It's a perfect dish to take to a gathering.   Kahlua Heath Bar Cake  INGREDIENTS - 1 box chocoate fudge cake, prepared - 2 box chocolate instant pudding, prepared - 1 lg tub...

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Here's another easy recipe using our precious New Mexico green chiles! When we're traveling in our Winnebago View to places where fresh fish and seafood is available, we always pick up something to make this dish.  If red snapper isn't available, you can substitute any firm white fleshed fish.  It's easy and fast to cook.  Easy to cook in a small RV galley because you only use 2 dishes. Red Snapper in Green Chile and Cilantro Sauce 6 (approx.. 2 pounds) Fresh Red Snappe...

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My family loves dishes that are both sweet and hot.  This recipe offers both tastes as well as including curry, which we all love too!  It's a simple dish that goes together and cooks quickly - a bonus when traveling in our RV.  It doesn't use a lot of pots, pans or utensils and you don't need a ton of counter space which is not included in a motor home galley! Curry Glazed Chicken with Garlic and Jalapeno  ...

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Last year, I had grown tired of the same old baked ham for the holidays and wanted something different.  A friend of mine shared this recipe and it's now become a favorite of my family.  It's not hard to make in my tiny travel trailer galley and the best part is that you can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven after the presents are opened, the fireworks are done or the Easter egg hunt is over!   Ham and Pesto Lasagne  ...

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On a recent flight on Southwest Airlines, I came across this recipe in their Spirit magazine. I adore hominy and it is a very popular food here in New Mexico, so I had to try this!      You've heard the phrase "Try it you'll like it!" - it applies to this dish.  I couldn't find the togarashi, but with the description I made my own.  Of cours...

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On days when it's snowy and cold my thoughts turn to a nice hot and spicy soup.  Two of my favorite flavors - chipotle and cilantro - are combined to make a wonderful soup to savor on these winter days!  It's a cinch to make in a small RV galley too. Chipotle Chili Soup    2 TBS. vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 onions, finely chopped 1/4 cup chili powder 1 tsp. salt ...

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February is Potato Lovers Month - and who doesn't love a good potato, whether it's fried, boiled, broiled, grilled, baked, mashed or otherwise cooked? Other than french fried potatoes, I believe that scalloped or au gratin potatoes are heavenly!  There are tons of recipes out there, but here are some fancy scalloped potatoes you might want to try.  They are easy to cook in any sized RV galley!  Of course, adding our New Mexico Green Chile to any dish makes it even better! ...

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For many people, lamb is a symbol of spring.  This Lamb Stew recipe is full of fresh vegetables and wonderful seasonings.  Perfect for Easter dinner! Ingredients     2 tablespoons canola oil     5 pounds boneless lamb stew meat, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes, preferably from the shoulder, plus bones     Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper     2 medium yellow onions, peeled, halved and cut into 1/2-inch ...

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As part of our tour across Route 66, we will be featuring recipes from famous restaurants along the trip. This one is from the Belle Vue Restaurant.  It doesn't have a lot of fancy ingredients or the need for a lot of cooking utensils - perfect for a RV galley! Belle Vue Poached Garlic Soup with Melted Brie Cheese   90 Garlic Cloves 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock butter for sauteeing 18 leeks - white part only 12 large potatoes salt to taste ground white pepper to...

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If you love hot wings but are looking for a slightly different twist on them for your Superbowl party, you might give these a try!  Especially if you're a fan of Thai food! Thai Style Hot Wings  ¼ Cup curry powder 2 Tbs. sesame oil salt and pepper 4 pounds chicken wings, tips discarded 2 Tbs. minced ginger 2 Tbs. minced garlic ¼ cup long Thai chiles, minced ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice ¼ cup fish sauce 1 Tbs. sug...

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As we travel far and wide in our Monaco motor home, it's the food of Albuquerque that we miss while on the road.  So, I have to take green chile along with us so that we don't go into withdrawals!  You chile heads know what I'm talking about!  The Monaco Monarch has a residential sized refrigerator and freezer so I pack it full of green chile!  I've come up with a couple of dishes that are easy to make and give us our chile fix. Green chile stew is my husband's favorite.&n...

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When I was little our family would travel in our Winnebago motor home to up state New York to see my Mother's sister Rosalind at Christmas.  Because our family was large and Rosalind's house wasn't, the motor home was parked in her driveway and was my refuge from the hub-bub in the house. The one thing I really looked forward to was Aunt Rosalind's chicken liver pate!  It was heavenly.  I make it every year now and it brings back some wonderful memories of Christmas long ago.&...

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I love entertaining in our Monaco Knight motor home during our holiday outings.  I'm always on the lookout for easy recipes that don't take too much fuss or room to make.  The Sweet and Hot New Mexico Pecans are a nice gift too! If you like hummus but have had to avoid it because of the high fat content that comes from the tahini, try this lower fat version.  The addition of the artichoke hearts gives it a nice zing.    Arti...

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These cookie recipes are perfect for holiday get togethers and the good news is that you don't have to have a big oven to make them in!  Just what a RV traveler needs for a small galley. Birds Nests 1 (12 oz.) chocolate or butterscotch morsels 1 c. Spanish peanuts 1 lg. can Chinese noodles Melt morsels in microwave; add nuts and noodles. Mix well. Drop rounded teaspoon of mixture on waxed paper lined cookie sheet.  Push a spoon in the middle or use your fingers to create a ...

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It may seem scary to you to make a roux if you've never done it before but it's quite easy to do.  Just remember Do Not Walk Away from the pan while it's cooking! Roux is simply a equal amount of flour and fat cooked together to form a flavorful thickening agent for gumbos and stews. Roux can be white, blond, brown, or dark. The color just depends on how long you cook the fat-flour mixture. While none are better or worse than the others, it does effect flavor and how much the roux ...

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I have used this recipe from the first time I tried it.  No sense fooling around with any other recipe when you have one straight from the Master - Paul Prudhomme!  Make it as spicy as you want by adding extra cayenne or habanero powder.  You'll be saying "BOOYAH!!". While this may seem like a complicated dish to make in your RV kitchen,  you can chop the vegetables in advance and put them in a zip lock bag.  The cajun seasoning can be made ahead too.  This dish...

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If you love Mac 'N Cheese like me, then you'll love this fast and easy casserole.  You can make this on a weekend day and then pop it in the oven a couple of days later when you're facing a busy day exploring a new location on your RV travels.   New Mexican Mac 'N Cheese 12 ounces dried mostaccioli or rigatoni pasta (3 cups) 1 pound bulk chorizo 1 cup chopped onion 1 16 ounce jar green medium-hot salsa (or hot salsa if you're a fire head!) 2 8 ounce package shredded Mo...

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Here are two recipes for easy appetizers that use cream cheese rolled into a log with yummy fillings.  Both only take about 15 minutes to put together.  For entertaining in your motor home, these recipes are perfect for working in a small galley! Shrimp Cocktail Cream Cheese Roll 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 pound shrimp, cooked, peeled and cleaned, then chopped 1/2 cup chili sauce (bottled), and more for serving 2 green onions, chopped Chop shrimp and set aside 2 tablesp...

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Here's an easy dip to make for holiday parties that's made and served in a slow cooker.  Since most of us RVers have a slow cooker in motor homes it's a no brainer! Makes 16 servings (1/4 cup) Prep Time : 20 minutes 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 - 15 oz. cans of refried black beans 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 1/2 cups bottled salsa 4oz. chopped green chiles or 1 4 oz. can chopped green chiles, undrained In a large sk...

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This stuffing is the perfect side dish for the New Mexican Cornish Game Hens. 1 tbsp oil 1 1/2 lbs fresh chorizo, casings removed 1 small yellow onion 10 cloves roasted garlic* 1 recipe basic cornbread, day old and cut in roughly 1" cubes 2 roasted green chiles, seeded, stemmed and diced 1 roasted jalapeno pepper, seeded, stemmed and diced kernels from 3 ears of white corn 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper 3 cups chicken stoc...

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Cooking space in a RV is small, so cook a small bird!  This recipe is easy and quick to make and offers up a southwestern spice taste.  Pair it up with the Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing and you've got a New Mexican Christmas dinner. 1 Tablespoon garlic puree 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 Tablespoon ground coriander seeds 1 Tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves (or 2-1/2 tablespoons dried oregano) 1 Tablespoon salsa (or 1 teaspoon cayenne)...

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There’s nothing I like better than an easy, fast recipe that has just a few ingredients to whip up in my Monaco Knight kitchen.  It cooks in one pan so I don't have to worry about a  load of dishes to do afterwards!  We like recipes even better when it’s fiery hot, so if chile de arbol isn't hot enough for you, substitute any powdered red chile! We use our own ground habaneros.   1 pound jumbo shrimp, cleaned,peeled and deveined ¼ cup freshly squeezed...

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According to legend, the Cobb salad was created at the Brown Derby Restaurant in Hollywood.  As with many "how this began stories" We don't know how much is actual fact, but the official story from the Brown Derby is that one night in 1937, Bob Cobb, then owner of The Brown Derby, prowled hungrily in his restaurant's kitchen for a snack. Opening the huge refrigerator, he pulled out this and that: a head of lettuce, an avocado, some romaine, watercress, tomatoes, some cold breast of chicken...

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 My best friend Leslie served this soup for a Halloween party.  It's become a favorite and regular dish at our house.  Thanks Leslie! LESLIE’S CREAMY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN SOUP FOR BASIC SOUP: 2- 8 OZ. PACKAGES CREAM CHEESE 3 CANS CHICKEN BROTH 4 GREEN CHILES (0R 1 CAN) 1/2 CUP CREAM OR HALF AND HALF SALT TO TASTE (YOU CAN DOUBLE THIS FOR A LARGE CROWD)   BLEND INGREDIENTS, EXCEPT THE CHICKEN, IN BLENDER(I DO IN 2 EQUAL BATCHES) POUR INTO LARGE STOCK PAN AND H...

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This San Francisco creation has been claimed to be created by almost every Joe who's owned a restaurant in the Bay area.  It's one of my all time favorite dishes for a quick brunch and easy to make in a small travel trailer galley because you only use two pans. With the addition of ingredients as basic but as unlikely as ground beef and spinach, the namesake cook (probably Italian-American) turned straightforward scrambled eggs into a distinctive treasure of tastes. For a full sense of p...

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Black Beans are a delicious change from pinto beans and make a rich and thick soup.  Make it as hot as you like with the heat level of chile you choose to put in it! Black Bean and Sausage Soup       1 pound dried black beans (about 2 cups), rinsed, soaked in 4 quarts of water overnight or 6 hours, drained          1 lb smoked sausage, sliced thick          2 bay leaves  &nb...

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You will love this cornbread with green chili, corn and cheese mixed in! 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup flour 1 Tbs. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. soda 1 egg 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 can (8 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup chopped green chili 2 cups grated longhorn cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with Pam. Add corn meal to buttermilk and set aside. Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, egg and oil.  ...

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As the weather begins to cool down it's time to fire up a big pot of chili!  This recipe combines 2 different meats and traditional seasonings.  It's guaranteed to warm you up! 1 lb. coarse ground beef 1 lb. chopped center cut pork chops ½ medium white onion, chopped ¼ cup chopped celery 1 cup of your favorite green chili salsa 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. oregano 1 cup diced green chili ¼ cup New Mexico chili powder 1 Tbs. hot New Mexi...

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This dish has lots of variations.  I like this one best because it's very rich and creamy.  It's also very easy to make in my motorhome galley. 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Two 14 ounce cans chicken broth 1  teaspoons white pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Two 15-ounce cans great northern beans – or freshly cooked if you prefer One cup chopped green chile One 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup 2 tablespoons minced fresh cila...

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New Mexican Shrimp and Rice   1.5 lbs. Medium sized shrimp 1/2 Cup olive oil 2 onions, sliced thin 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin 2 green chiles   Fry all the ingredients except for the shrimp in the olive oil until soft.   Then add:   2 tsp. Chicken broth 1 can Italian tomatoes 1/2 can tomato paste 1 tsp. Each of salt, paprika, rosemary and oregano   Saute shrimp quickly in a little olive oil then add to sauce and simmer until warm.  Serve over white...

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This is really fun and yummy! Everyone can build their own pizza, topping it with their favorite things!   Some suggestions to have ready for toppings:   Pepperoni, cooked italian sausage, ground beef, ham, anchovies Mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar, ricotta, gouda or swiss cheese Various veggies like mushrooms, green peppers, onions, eggplant, sun dried tomatoes Interesting items such as pineapple, capers, fresh basil, rosemary, or thyme Fresh tomatoes or pizza sauce Let your im...

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This burger combines all the flavors and sensations that make buffalo wings so popular. The spicy hot sauce is cooked onto the meat and contrasted by the refreshing crispness of the celery and cooled by the tangy blue cheese.  This one is easy to toss together in a few minutes and worth the extra effort. For Burgers: 1 pound 85/15 ground beef 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce like Frank’s Red Hot Celery Slaw (Below) Blue Cheese Spread (Below) 3 onion rolls/buns butter for the buns H...

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This recipe is great for large gatherings like picnics, block parties and pot lucks.  It goes wonderfully with grilled meats and fish, baked or fried chicken, or BBQ.  It's good all by itself!   You can adjust the heat level by adding hotter green chiles.  Although there are several ingredients, the only cooking requires is the rice.  It's perfect for making in a small travel trailer galley! 3 Cups of cold cooked rice 1 - 15 oz. can of pinto beans, rinsed 1 - 15 oz. ...

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2 Cups fresh breadcrumbs 3 cloves of garlic,  minced 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded,  cut into 1/4” dice 2 red bell peppers, diced 3 jalapeno peppers, diced 1 medium red onion, diced 5 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped 5 cups of tomato juice 1/2 Cup fresh lime juice 1/2 Cup olive oil 1 Tablespoon ground cumin Salt & fresh ground pepper to taste 1 ripe avocado,  sliced 1 pound cooked shrimp or lump crabmeat   Make fresh breadcrumbs in the blender or fo...

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Fish Veracruz in Foil Cook it on the Grill or even in the Campfire! What you will need is:   Heavy duty foil Fish filet for each person (not too thick) Jar(s) of your favorite salsa Shredded Cheddar Cheese Chopped Cilantro       Place fish filet in a double square of the heavy duty foil, Especially if you’re going to put it in the campfire coals.   Top filet with a good amount of salsa. Then top with the shredded cheese. Fold the foil square c...

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This easy to assemble recipe can be made in advance  of your trip and then popped in the oven   for an easy evening meal!  It's really an easy dish to prepare because it only uses one bowl and baking dish.  Perfect for cooking in my travel trailer galley!    It's also great warmed up and served with fried eggs for a hearty breakfast!     4 Chicken Breasts 12 Corn Tortillas, cut into 1" squares 3/4 lb. Shredded cheddar cheese 1 can Cream of Chic...

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Here's a simple but addictive dip that's perfect for entertaining in your motor home!  You can adjust the heat level by using mild, hot or extra hot New Mexico green chiles. 1- 6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts 1 -6 oz. can unmarinated artichoke hearts 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 oz. chopped green chiles     Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Drain and chop artichokes and chiles.  Mix in mayonnaise.  Bake until warmed thoroughly, appr...

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New Mexican Eggs Benedict with Green Chile Hollandaise   For a romantic breakfast nothing can compare to Eggs Benedict!  The addition of green chiles to the hollandaise is a wonderful twist on a classic.  Plus, it's super simple to whip up in your blender.  There are also special cups available for cooking a perfect poached egg.  This really isn't a complicated dish and is easy to whip up in your RV galley.   2 English Muffins, Toasted 2 slices of Canadia...

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