Corned Beef with Sweet Potatoes and Green Chile

Who doesn't want a serving of corned beef on St. Patricks Day? This is a delicious twist on the Irish dish! The green chile is absolutely New Mexican and the sweet potatoes perfectly compliment the spicy chile and salty corn beef. Yum!

Servings: 5-8

Difficulty: Very Easy

Ingredients:

3-4 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet

½ cup Green Chile

3 Garlic Cloves

3-4 Sweet Potatoes

Method:

Remove corn beef from package and rinse.  Place into a crock pot and cut corn beef if necessary to fit.

Cover the corn beef with water, so it is submerged. Add the spice packet, green chile, and diced garlic cloves.

Cook on low for at least four hours.

Add sliced sweet potatoes. Cook for an additional 3 hours.

When fully cooked remove the meat and slice against the grain. Serve with the sweet potatoes and green chile.

Shrimp and Green Chile Grit Cakes with Green Chile Aioli

I love any reason to throw a party and tonight it's the Oscars. Here is a recipe perfect for your Oscar viewing party or any party! This appetizer may be my new favorite as it can be done mostly in advance and is super simple.

Shrimp and Green Chile Grit Cakes with Green Chile Aioli

recipe adapted from here

Green Chile Aioli

1-2 Tbsp. green chile

1 clove garlic

1/4 c. mayo

1 Tbsp. cilantro

2 Tbsp. lime juice

salt

pepper

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Green Chile Grit Cakes

1 c. cooked grits

1/8 c. chopped green chile

1/4 c. white cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 tsp. salt

6 tsp. panko breadcrumbs

Combine grits, green chile, cheese and salt, stirring until cheese melts. Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray. Pour 1/2 tsp. breadcrumbs in bottom of each muffin slot. Drop 1 Tbsp. of grits mixture on top of breadcrumbs, pressing down slightly to smooth top. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Shrimp

12 shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tsp. Sal Verde* (or sub salt and pepper)

1 Tbsp. olive oil

Toss shrimp in green salt (or salt and pepper). Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp in skillet until pink and opaque, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.

To assemble: Place a tiny dollop of green chile aioli on each grit cake and place shrimp on top. Enjoy!

*Sal Verde is a sea salt and herb seasoning my mom gave me as a gift from Hotel California, I have not been able to find it anywhere else

Green Chile Chicken Corn Chowder

Do you need an amazing dish to bring to your Superbowl party? This will leave all your guests begging for the recipe! It’s pretty simple and can be stored in the crock pot after cooking on a warm/low setting for hours! Sweet creamed corn, cheese, chicken, and green chile – how could it be wrong?!?!

Servings: 6 large servings, many smaller servings

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

1 large chicken breast, cooked and shredded

1 Tbsp olive oil

½ cup onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, diced

2 bouillon cubes

1 cup water

¾ Tsp cumin

2 cup, heavy whipping cream

3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

2 (14.75 ounce) cans sweet cream style corn

¼ cup green chile, adjust to your liking

Method:

Place the olive oil, onions and garlic in a large pan and sautee about 5 minutes

Add bouillon cubes and water, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes

Add the cumin, cream, cheese, creamed corn, cooked and diced chicken, and green chile to the pan

Bring to a boil, and let simmer until mixture becomes thick – about 10-15 minutes

Green Chile Black-Eyed Peas

Happy New Year! I have finally returned from the week long food coma that was Christmas with my family in Texas and I am feeling blessed and recharged for a great new year. Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is said to bring prosperity in the new year, so here’s a great recipe to start off 2012.

Green Chile Black-Eyed-Peas

Ingredients

2 (15.8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained

1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained

1/4 cup green chile, chopped

1/4 cup purple onion, diced

1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

6 tablespoons red wine vinegar

6 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Method

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 2 days.

Day 24: Green Chile Puff Pastry Brie

If you like Brie, you have to make this dish! Did I mention, you have to?!?! This is the best Brie I have ever had, and it’s so very simple to make! Just think about the cheesy Brie wrapped in a puff pastry with preserves, pine nuts, and green chile – okay it tastes even better! Make it as your next party dish and your guests will thank you!

Servings: Plenty for your next party

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

8 ounce Package of Brie

1 Sheet frozen puff pastry

¼ Cup Apricot or Peach Preserves

¼ Cup Pinon (Pine Nuts)

2 ½ Tbsp Green Chile

1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Tbsp Sugar

Method:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Toast the pine nuts in a saucepan with olive oil until golden brown. 

Roll out the puff pastry into a 12x12 inch square.

Spread the preserves over the puff pastry within one inch of the edge – leaving it free of preserves. Add the green chile and spread evenly. Sprinkle the preserves/green chile with the pine nuts.

Place the Brie in the center of the puff pastry.

Fold up the puff pastry over the cheese and press the edges together to seal up the puff pastry. Remove any excess dough that is not needed.

Brush the folded over side of the puff pastry with olive oil and place folded side down into a oven safe baking dish.

Brush the top side with the remaining olive oil and the sprinkle the top with sugar.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Let stand at least 20 minutes before eating.

Day 22: Green Chile Chicken Noodle Casserole

This creamy egg noodle casserole is so very easy to make! You can make it your own by adding vegetables or substituting the cream of mushroom and chicken for you favorite condensed cream soups. Just don't forget the green chile, it's a necessity!

Servings: 6

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

6 Ounces Egg Noodles

2 Large Chicken Breasts

1 Can Condensed Cream of Chicken

1 Can Condensed Cream of Mushroom

½ Cup Chopped Onion

4 Tbsp Green Chile

1 Garlic Clove, minced

½ Cup Cheese, shredded

½ Cup Bread Crumbs

Method:

Cut chicken breasts into small pieces and fully cook.

Cook the egg noodles according to the packaging.

Saute the onions until almost translucent.

Once the egg noodles are cooked drain them and place back into their pot.

Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, onion, green chile, and garlic. Mix well.

Place into a 9X9 inch baking dish, or use several individual ramekin dishes.

Top with the bread crumbs and shredded cheese.

Cook at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown on top.

Day 21: Green Chile Cheese Fondue

There’s nothing better than dipping into a pot of melted cheese. Fondue is so easy and inexpensive to make. Here’s a great recipe for an appetizer or fun dinner.

Green Chile Cheese Fondue

Ingredients:

1 cup dry white wine

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded

2 cups fontina cheese, shredded

2 tsp flour

1/4 cup green chile

bread cubes, broccoli florets, apple slices for dipping

Method:

Add wine to fondue pot and heat on high until wine steams. Add garlic, stirring with a fork. In a medium bowl, toss cheeses and flour together. Add cheese mixture to wine, stiffing constantly until cheese melts completely and you have a smooth texture. Stir in Green Chile. Enjoy!