Ristras for Sale, Old Town c. 1951

Albuquerque’s Food History is All About Chiles

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By Dave DeWitt Above: Ristras for Sale, Old Town c. 1951 With the green chile harvest in full swing in the southern part of the state, it’s time to take a look at how chile peppers have influenced the cuisine of the Duke City. Even before Fabian Garcia, a researcher at what is now New Mexico State University, began to …

Turkey with Green Chile-Cornbread-Piñon Stuffing

Holiday Sizzling Stuffings and Leftovers

Dave DeWitt Cooking with Chiles at the Holidays Leave a Comment

Two areas of holiday cooking that are often overlooked are spicy turkey stuffing and what to do with that leftover turkey.  Here are my ideas on the subject—and I have a lot of practice with such things as Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I also like Christmas feasts.  Remember that excess stuffing that won’t fit in the bird can …