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Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 20 minBesides serving these crunchy pumpkin seeds in our chili and chopped salad, we love to make up a batch to keep on hand as a snack.
Makes 2 cups.
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24-30fresh black figs , medium to large
6-9 ounces feta cheese or chevre cheese, Goat’s Cheese
9 ounces walnut halves , roughly chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
salt
black pepper
fresh fig leaves (to garnish)
DIRECTIONS
Toasted Walnuts:.
In a large, heavy frying pan, over a high heat, toast the walnuts for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove and set aside to cool.
Vinaigrette:.
Put the vinegar and a good pinch of salt and black [...]
“Since I moved from the West Coast to Santa Fe, I’ve been baking more quick breads because my recipes for yeast doughs just aren’t the same without the sea air.” Joan Nugent of Sante Fe, New Mexico. “A leftover can of coconut milk inspired this recipe for muffins. To guarantee that I always have something [...]
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1 (17 1/2ounce)envelope sugar cookie mix
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup butter , melted
3 cups milk chocolate chips (18 oz bag)
4 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375°F In a large bowl, stir together cookie mix and graham cracker crumbs. Stir in melted butter until soft dough forms. Press into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
Bake 18-20 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust. Wait3-5 [...]
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4 tablespoons canola oil
2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1jalapeno, finely diced
3 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground pasilla chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
12 ounces dark beer
5 cups chicken stock
1 (16ounce)can chopped tomatoes , drained
1 tablespoon chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tablespoons honey
12 ounces black beans , drained, rinsed, and drained again
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Heat two tablespoon of oil in a large [...]