My raspberry bushes produce a fall treat… another crop of bright red berries. Since freezing temperatures is something on the horizon, I quickly harvest so my family can enjoy this berry. But this season, rather than turning the fall crop into wine or a mixed berry jelly, I decide to make an old classic with […]
Homestead Recipes
Homemade Chipotles in Adobo
You know you love them. Hot. Spicy. Flavorful. There is just no denying this flavor of the southwest. And if you have access to plenty of vine-ripe tomatoes and chipotles, you too can make chipotles in adobo rather than buying them at the grocery store. Chipotles in Adobo 14 C. tomatoes, rough chopped 2 C. […]
Some Like it Hot: Jalapeno Wine
I love southwestern cuisine. The complex flavors. The spiciness. The heat. One such item that has those characteristics is the humble jalapeno. Sure… we love it diced into salsas. Roasted with a cream cheese filling. And of course… it is a must in some of the green chilis that we create. Heck… even pickled, it […]
Decadence in a Bowl: 100 Clove Garlic Soup
One of my favorite foods from the garden is garlic. Not only is it easy to grow and harvest, but the flavor has me dreaming about those little green shoots that pop up in February. Oh garlic… how do I love thee? Minced into salsa. Roasted and slathered across a baguette. Sautéed with scrambled eggs. […]
A Spicy Pickle: Jalapeños!
With harvest season well under way, a particular nursery rhyme goes through my head as I begin to fill my basket with a particular type of produce. I will give you a hint using the words of Mother Goose: “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. […]
Skip the Bottle, Make Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
It is one of the most popular dressings. Every restaurant has it on their menu. It makes celery sticks palatable to picky eaters. And for the adventurous eater, a fine topping on baked potatoes. Friends, what I am talking about is buttermilk ranch dressing. While this is available in grocery stores across the country, it […]