I sometimes feel that when I’m hunting around for recipes, although more often than not I can find vegetarian ingredients which can replace meat, I’m rarely able to find vegan recipes so I was so chuffed to find this one which I hope anyone, whether they be vegan, vegetarian or carnivorous might enjoy.

Where is New Mexico? This state in the American Southwest is also known as the Land of Enchantment. What’s good to eat in New Mexico? Red chile sauce! Red chile sauces are a basic part of true Southwestern cooking. Their rich red colour doesn’t come from tomatoes. Only red chile pods or powdered chiles are used for the most authentic taste. Red chile sauce can be made quite easily at home and tastes much better than any supermarket version. New Mexican Red Chile Sauce can be used to make carne con chile, enchiladas, carne adovada and many other Southwestern dishes. Or use it to top burgers and meatloaf and make them more interesting.

Time to jazz up that plain old hamburger. Let’s dress it up a bit. Once the burgers are done, top them off with some garnishes that are sure to pleas.

Here is a cool and easy to prepare summer appetizer for you next backyard barbecue.

Five quick and yummy bites.

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An unusual but delicious cheesecake that I hope you won’t be afraid to try since you don’t normally see these ingredients in cheesecakes.

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Casseroles are fairly quick and easy to make and they make a quick and easy entrée when unexpected guest arrive or any other time you’d like to serve them. Tuna pie is one of my favorites, but I really like fish. Some people don’t like or can’t eat fish but if you do and can, Tuna pie is simply delicious served with a leafy green salad on the side, a dish of stewed tomatoes (or your favorite vegetable) and dinner rolls and it is budget friendly. Here is how to make it.

Cook.