Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Traditional Flavors



Green Chile, Sour Cream Enchiladas

3 servings


3 cups chicken broth 9 Corn Tortillas
3 tablespoons flour 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
1 cup cooked chicken cheese
1 cup chopped green chile* 1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 2 cups sour cream
Shortening

1. Combine 1 cup of broth with the flour in a medium-sized saucepan.
Add the remaining broth and cook on medium heat until thickened.

2. Stir the chicken, chile, and garlic salt into broth and set
aside.

3. Heat 1/2 inch of shortening in a heavy pan at medium-high heat.

4. Quickly dip each tortilla into the shortening to soften. Drain on
absorbent towels.

5. Combine 1 cup cheese, onion, and sour cream in a medium-sized
mixing bowl.

6. Assemble the enchiladas by placing 1/4 cup of sauce on each
dinner plate, followed by a tortilla, 1/4 cup of sauce, and
1/3 cup of sour cream mixture.

Top with remaining sauce and cheese.

7. Place in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes, or until cheese
melts.

NOTE: Traditionally, enchiladas are topped with a fried or poached
egg before serving.

* (Do not use bell peppers! For best taste use Hatch Green Chili or another chili from the Capsicum species. This chili encompasses a wide range of colors, sizes, shapes and spiciness, are roasted, stewed, fried, cooked or simply added fresh off the plant.)
This church is San Felipe de Neri, built in 1793 to replace the original 1706 mission church.
It is an adobe church, as are most of the old churches in New Mexico. This beautiful building sits in Old Town Albuquerque on the square, and still holds Mass for the public.

Thursday, November 03, 2005

Autumn In New Mexico (Nonet)
















November in New Mexico and
The air is crisp and trees are gold,
Holidays are coming 'round
And winter's lurking near.
With joy my heart sings -
Celebrating
Love, life and
Seasons
Change.

~Dawn Allynn
11.03.2005

Thursday, October 06, 2005