Barbecued brisket isn’t something to be taken lightly. Often, sure. Lightly, no. Perfect brisket will make you leave your spouse for it. It’s that serious. Let Fiery Foods Central’s Brisket: The King of Texas is a great starting point for smoking brisket the right way. If you’re feeling too lazy to reach all the way over to your mouse and follow the link, take a short cut and scroll down for a recipe excerpt on making terrific brisket on the smoker. Cooking brisket is not something done after coming home from work but is a great weekend cooking project.
Southwestern Roasted Turkey with Green Chile Piñon Dressing
Red and green being the go-to colors of Christmas, bringing them to the dinner table for the holiday is a no-brainer. Colorizing your turkey with them can be an interesting exercise. It’s not hard to dress a dead bird in edible flora and call it a day. We’re not all about easy, though. At least, not when it comes to food. This holiday, try out this Southwestern Roasted Turkey with Green Chile Pinon Dressing and some of these other red and green recipes at your table.
Green Chile-Cilantro Pesto
Of course we have our own New Mexican version of pesto! It’s a topping for pasta but also can be added to soups, stews, and rice. Although we have specified cilantro in this recipes, you can use the traditional basil or even Italian parsley. Pecans, another New Mexican crop, can be substituted for the piñon nuts.
