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 places where fresh fish and seafood is available, we always pick up something to make this dish.  If red snapper isn't available, you 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 Snapper fillets  (or other ...

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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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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. Artichoke Hummus 6 oz. can marinated artichoke hearts ...

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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 Monterey ...

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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. 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 tablespoons for garnish. Mix shrimp, half of the green onions and 1/4 cup chili sauce in a small bo...

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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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When we visit a RV park for the first time, we like to get to know our neighbors.  We invite them to experience a little of our southwest tastes.  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.  This is one of our favorite recipes for a New Mexican salsa. If you love the taste of chipotles, you're going to love it even more with the addition of bacon!  A match made in heaven!  Make it ...

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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!  1 pound jumbo shrimp, cleaned,peeled and deveined ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice ¼ tsp.salt 1 TBS. olive oil ½ cup (1 stick) butter 3 tablespoons honey 1 tsp. chile de...

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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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It may sound like a joke but you won't be laughing after you try turkey cooked this way!  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 Pair of heavy gloves   First, prepare your turkey.  It should be thawed and the giblets removed (for gravy of course!).  Rub the outside of the turkey with vegeta...

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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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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 cilantro 1 teaspoon salt   Garnish 6 to 8 flour tortillas (6 inch) 1 cup sour cream 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese   To cook chicken breasts...

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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.  3 Cups of cold cooked rice 1 - 15 oz. can of pinto beans, rinsed 1 - 15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed 1 - 10 oz. package of frozen peas, thawed 1 cup of sliced celery 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 cup of chopped g...

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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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Chicken Espanol Casserole 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 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 Chicken Soup 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup 1 cup milk 1 onion, grated or finely chopped 1 - 4oz. Can...

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Here's a simple but addictive dish for RV entertaining!    You can adjust the heat level to your liking by using mild, hot or extra hot 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, appro...

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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.   2 English Muffins, Toasted 2 slices of Canadian Bacon or ham steak if you prefer 4 Poached eggs   Green Chile Hollandaise Sauce   1 stick of butter, melted 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard 2 tablespo...

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