Explore the culinary traditions of New Mexico

New Mexico's culinary tradition relies heavily on chile. Visitors may find it peculiar that we add chile to virtually every meal, but it is a delicious complement to sweet and savory dishes. The piquant nuance distinguishes New Mexican food from our neighbors.

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Hatch Chile
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The Hatch Chile Store

The Hatch Chile Store supplies retail grocers, distributors, restaurants, and salsa and sauce manufacturers with millions of pounds of their world famous chile every year. All of their green chile is grown in the Hatch Valley of Southern NM and is certified by the Hatch Chile Association. Roasted, peeled, and frozen hatch green chile in 25lb boxes, sauces and salsas, red chile ristras, as well as red and green chile powders and pods.

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Recipes

Honey Lavender Glazed Chicken

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Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm is a pastoral oasis on Rio Grande Boulevard in Albuquerque. Peacocks provide security and lavender fields surround many of the rooms. The...

Chilaquiles

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Los Poblanos Historic Inn is a pastoral oasis on Rio Grande Boulevard in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Located 4 miles from Old Town, this verdant gem is a world...

Blue Corn Yogurt Pancakes

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Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm is a beautiful, secluded property on Rio Grande Boulevard in the verdant, acequia fed farmland bordering the Rio Grande. Though the property...

Lavender Lemon Cupcakes

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Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm encompasses the original headquarters of an 800-acre ranch owned by former Congressman Albert Simms and his wife, Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms. The...

Chicken Chalupa

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Entrepreneurs in Española In 1958, two boys, Lorenzo and Pedro Atencio, took advantage of their mom's exceptional culinary skills by generating cash during their summer breaks selling her tacos and tamales....

Chicos

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Chicos (Spanish for “small) have been a staple of the local culinary tradition since the time of the Ancestral Puebloans. Chicos are made by steaming whole ears of corn...

Sopapillas

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The Sopapilla is a popular New Mexican bread that can be prepared with a variety of twists. They are often served in restaurants as a dessert, but they are...

Flan

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A Recipe Inspired by the Romans Flan originated during the Roman Empire. The Ancient Romans domesticated chickens, creating an egg surplus. They developed numerous dishes based on eggs, including the...

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New Mexico Farmers & Growers Markets

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New Mexico Farmers Markets Did we miss someone? Errors? Updates? Suggestions? Issues with the webpage? Let me know in the comments below. Please include name, address,...

Flavors of New Mexico

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When I moved away from New Mexico I missed my family, friends, the mountains, and food, though not necessarily in that order. My frequent...

20 of the Best Restaurants in Santa Fe for Chile

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Santa Fe has a dynamic, constantly evolving, food scene. The perennial favorites have been around for decades, but there are always new restaurants opening,...

20 of the Best Restaurants in Albuquerque for Chile

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This list is intended to be fluid, subject to changes based on input from others. Currently it is a combination of perennial local favorites,...

Chicos from El Paragua in Española