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Hatch Green Chili Fries in the Air Fryer | Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-free

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The Hatch are back in town! That’s right, it’s Hatch green chile season, that flavorful time of year when these amazing green chiles from New Mexico are in peak season.Hatch green chile fries are a quick and easy air fryer recipe suitable for paleo, whole30, gluten free and low carb diets.

I’ve got 101 Ways to Use Hatch Green Chiles – actually make that 102 with my new recipes this year, Hatch Green Chili Fries in the Air Fryer (or Oven). They are Paleo friendly and low carb thanks to a “breading” of almond meal and coconut flour and also super crunchy and quick to fix thanks to the Air Fryer (of course, they can also be baked in the oven). Read on to get this Air Fryer green chile recipes: Continue reading →

Jalapeño Honey Butter

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Get ready to spread, smear and maybe shed a sweet tear . . . my Jalapeño Honey Butter is THE official condiment of summer, ready to kick up the yum and wow factor for all your summer entertaining. Jalapeno Honey Butter

This rich, creamy butter elevated with a touch of honey and bits of jalapeño peppers is ridiculously easy to make and adds a crazy-delicious wallop of spicy-sweet flavor to all your warm-weather fare – such as corn on the cob, seafood, potatoes, cornbread and more. Read on to get the recipe and serving ideas: Continue reading →

Fiesta Mexican Roasted Corn Salad

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Fiesta Roasted Corn Salad is a south-of-the-border inspired side dish for summer cookouts and family gatherings. Not only is this Mexican corn salad colorful, but is extra delicious with a creamy homemade dressing that always conjures up memories of nibbling on smoky-sweet elotes (Mexican street corn), sitting on a curb, with sauce smeared on my chin, sweat dripping down my back and concerned only with the detail of finishing my snack! Fiesta Roasted Corn Salad - Mexican-inspired side dish

Eating roasted corn on the cob can awkward though (well, for me anyway) and a little harder to make for a crowd (you need a lot of grill room).  Because I wanted to make corn to share at a big event, prepping it as a salad was the perfect option and easily scalable to fit the number of guests I’m expecting, from just 5 and my normal dinner table to 50 or more.  Read on to get my personal take on a traditional esquites salad  . . . as they call a similar dish in Mexico. Continue reading →

Fiesta Five-Veggie Potato Salad

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Say “Hello,”  . . . err,  make that “Ola,” to my Fiesta Five-Veggie Potato Salad – it’s a delicious addition to your next family dinner or for pot lucks, outdoor grilling, and other casual entertaining. Packed with loads of vegetables (as the name implies), this south-of-the-border inspired salad is nothing like those monochromatic, bland, sit-in-your-stomach-like-lead potato salads of yore.

Fiesta Five Veggie Potato Salad a yummy, southwestern inspired side dish.

Instead, this simple to make southwestern potato salad is colorful, kicked up in flavor and lighter yet packed with plenty of vitamins and important nutrients. Read on the get the recipe and all the yummy details. Continue reading →

Low Carb Chicken Verde Queso Soup | 15 Minute Meal

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Looking for a semi-homemade, entirely delicious soup to warm you up on those chilly nights when you don’t have a second to spare? My Low Carb Chicken Verde Queso Soup is a speedy solution that relies on pre-cooked, shredded chicken and a brick of cream cheese for a jump start. Don’t fret, fresh veggies like mushrooms and spinach are also included. Low Carb Chicken Verde Queso Soup a 15 minute meal gluten free

I almost always have meal prepped shredded chicken in the in the freezer for occasions like this, but most grocery stores offer packaged in the meat or deli department as well (you can also cube up grilled chicken breasts instead). Read on to get the recipe for this 15-minute meal that will warm your belly and nourish your soul, without adding any stress or mess! Continue reading →