Dinner For Two

Written on January 21st, 2010 by Sebastian
Dinner For Two

Mom’s

Written on January 15th, 2010 by Sebastian
Mom’s

There are three rules to live by: Never play cards with a man named Doc, never sleep with someone who has more problems than you and never eat at a place called Mom's---except this one.

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Elks Dining

Written on January 15th, 2010 by Sebastian
Elks Dining

I count myself lucky to have been one of the multitudes of Itinerant chefs cooking at the Ashland Elks.

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Crazy Norwegian II

Written on January 15th, 2010 by Sebastian
Crazy Norwegian II

Chow Mein

Written on January 15th, 2010 by Sebastian
Chow Mein

The Taco Wagon of My Dreams

Written on January 14th, 2010 by Sebastian
The Taco Wagon of My Dreams

Santa Fe Taco Wagon For Sale Santa Fe, New Mexico sebastian 2009

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Leche Quemada (Burnt Milk)

Written on December 25th, 2009 by Sebastian
Leche Quemada (Burnt Milk)

When we were sick, we could count on this for supper. The other version of this was called carnulo. An unopened can of sweetened condensed milk is simmered in water for 4 hours to produce the best every caramel. Of ...

Serves 4
4 hours

Carmelo ~ New Mexico Pinion Harvest Sweet

Written on November 30th, 2009 by Sebastian
Carmelo ~ New Mexico Pinion Harvest Sweet

Called a “poor man’s candy”, this recipe is now pricy due to the cost of NM pinon nuts. Nuts from China or Europe have a curious reaction for some people, making them lose their sense of taste for days. Our ...

Serves 8
20 minutes

Calabacitas Rellanos ~ Zuchini Stuffed with Capers and Almonds

Written on November 27th, 2009 by Sebastian
Calabacitas Rellanos ~ Zuchini Stuffed with Capers and Almonds

Many of the merchants who estblished small neighborhood merchantiles were Armenian, not Mexican or Spanish. They account for the wide use of almonds, capers and saffron that flavor many of the homestyle New Mexician  dishes of the 1950's. 6 medium Zucchini ...

Serves 6
30 minutes

McCann Calabacitas ~ What to Do With Too Many Tomatoes

Written on November 27th, 2009 by Sebastian
McCann Calabacitas ~ What to Do With Too Many Tomatoes

Mrs. McCann lived next to me when I rented this great duplex on 14th and Fruit. She grew tomatoes in dozens of white plastic 5 gallon buckets and used them in everything. 4 TBL salad oil 1 # zucchini squash, washed and ...

Serves 6
20 minutes