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Spicy Gingersnaps
For spicy gingersnaps with a New Mexico kick, use hot red chile powder instead of cayenne, preferably Chimayo red chile.
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Carrot Cake
This recipe is a departure from the standard fare in that it doesn't involve distinctly New Mexico ingredients or flavors. The only tie-in I...
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Cranberry Blue Corn Muffins
Cranberry, Piñon Blue Corn Muffins
A delicious, hearty blue corn muffin. Substitute a different type of nut, like pecans or walnuts, if you don't have...
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Mom’s Perfect Pie Crust
Normally, I stick to recipes that draw on uniquely local ingredients, like blue corn, chile, etc. However, over the last several years, it has...
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Lavender Lemon Cupcakes
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm encompasses the original headquarters of an 800-acre ranch owned by former Congressman Albert Simms and his wife,...
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Sopapillas
The Sopapilla is a popular New Mexican bread that can be prepared with a variety of twists. They are often served in restaurants as...
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Biscochitos
A Cookie with a History
The biscochito is a crisp, lard or butter-based cookie, flavored with cinnamon and anise. It is a variation of the...
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High Road To Taos
The High Road to Taos is a scenic route through the Sangre de Cristo mountains, passing through pueblos and historic Spanish settlements.
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The Pueblo Revolt of 1680
The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 was one of the most significant events in New Mexico’s history. The revolt wasn’t successful in terms of permanently...
Lodging
Hotel Luna Mystica | Taos
Hotel Luna Mystica is a vintage trailer hotel and starlight campground in the vast Mesa of Taos, one of the most mystical locations on...
Adventures & Experiences
Cumbres Toltec Scenic Railroad
In an era of fast-paced, perpetual connectivity, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad provides an opportunity to disconnect, to step back into the raw,...
Dining
Where To Grab A Great Green Chile Cheeseburger
In New Mexico is known for chile and most residents have an affinity for piquant peppers. The state question is "red or green." In...