Kung Pao Chicken with Noodles

Kung Pao Chicken with Noodles: an easy to make, slightly spicy sauce getting all happy with chicken & noodles.

There’s some things that just go together. Salt & pepper, peanut butter & jelly. Chocolate and caramel. And now: Kung Pao Chicken with Noodles.

Kung Pao Chicken & Noodles

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New Mexican Carne Adovada

New Mexican Carne Adovada

New Mexican Carne Adovada is a dish that is quintessentially New Mexican although versions have traveled Northward into Colorado where I lived for many years. When cravings for the deep red chili flavor comes on, New Mexican Carne Adovada is how I satisfy it.

New Mexican Carne Adovada

New Mexican Carne Adovada

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Posole or Pozole Pork Hominy Stew

Posole or Pozole Pork Hominy Stew

I was introduced to Posole or Pozole Pork Hominy Stew (Pozole Rojo) in Denver when one of my co-workers bought it to nearly every office “food day.” Those in the “know” snuck away to the buffet table before lunch to get some before it was all gone. Now, I’d like to introduce you! Succulent pork and hominy swimming in a rich, garlicky, chile-based broth; the taste is reminiscent of tamales.

Posole or Pozole Pork Hominy Stew

Posole, Pozole, a rich pork and hominy stew.

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