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#Recipe—Green Chile Stew—Under a Turquoise Sky

Green chile stew is a New Mexico classic.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients:
2 pounds of cubed pork
1 pint canned tomatoes
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 TBSP minced garlic
2 cups roasted, peeled, chopped green chile
Preparation:
1. In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, boil 6 cups of water and meat until done.
2. Add the cubed potatoes and simmer about 30 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add salt to taste.
3. Warm some tortillas to use as a “sop” bread while you eat your stew.

New Mexicans are particular about their chiles and will only buy fresh roasted chiles from the markets. If you must buy canned chile, try to procure Hatch’s Whole Green Chiles, available at Walmart and grocery stores especially in the Southwest. Enjoy.

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Adopt a Native Elder Program

I love the work this organization does on behalf of Native American elders. And the celebrity spokesman, Jay Tavare, is a eloquent and thoughtful commentator on Native issues for the Huffington Post.

http://anelder.org/index.php?ID=892

SPAM Sandwich #recipe with a Southwestern Kick���from Under a Turquoise Sky

And not the stuff that clutters the Internet���

Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients:

1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (Spam)

1 1/2 cups salsa

Diced green chiles (Hatch’s)

Favorite loaf bread or tortillas, toasted

Directions:

Slice the lunch meat into thin slices.
Sandwich SPAM, chiles, and salsa in bread.
If using tortilla, wrap and secure with a toothpick.

Easy���but make sure your spicy, Southwestern style SPAM sandwich comes with plenty of sweet tea.

How adventurous are you? Or, like Aaron, would you prefer something safe like peanut butter and jelly?

For more recipes and behind-the-scene photos from Under a Turquoise Sky, visit http://www.pinterest.com/lisacoxcarter/under-a-turquoise-sky/.

SPAM Sandwich #recipe with a Southwestern Kick—from Under a Turquoise Sky

And not the stuff that clutters the Internet—

Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients:

1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (Spam)

1 1/2 cups salsa

Diced green chiles (Hatch’s)

Favorite loaf bread or tortillas, toasted

Directions:

Slice the lunch meat into thin slices.
Sandwich SPAM, chiles, and salsa in bread.
If using tortilla, wrap and secure with a toothpick.

Easy—but make sure your spicy, Southwestern style SPAM sandwich comes with plenty of sweet tea.

How adventurous are you? Or, like Aaron, would you prefer something safe like peanut butter and jelly?

For more recipes and behind-the-scene photos from Under a Turquoise Sky, visit http://www.pinterest.com/lisacoxcarter/under-a-turquoise-sky/.

Native Plants from Under a Turquoise Sky

Saguaro century plant

Yucca

Agave

Indian rice grass

Desert sagebrush

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Sopa Burger #Recipe���from Under a Turquoise Sky

Prep Time: 30 min.
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
Oil for frying

Filling:
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Sauce:
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Stir in water, milk, and oil with a fork until a ball forms.
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 2-3 minutes. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Divide into four portions; roll each into a 6-1/2″ circles.
In a small frying pan or deep fryer, heat oil to 375��. Fry circles, one at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion; drain. Stir in the salt, garlic powder and pepper. In a large saucepan, combine the soup, broth, chilies and onion powder; cook until heated through.
Split one side of each sopapilla; fill with 1/2 cup of meat mixture. Top with cheese. Serve with heated sauce.

For more recipes and behind-the-scene photos from Under a Turquoise Sky, visit http://www.pinterest.com/lisacoxcarter/under-a-turquoise-sky/.

Sopa Burger #Recipe—from Under a Turquoise Sky

Prep Time: 30 min.
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
Oil for frying

Filling:
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Sauce:
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Stir in water, milk, and oil with a fork until a ball forms.
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for 2-3 minutes. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Divide into four portions; roll each into a 6-1/2″ circles.
In a small frying pan or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry circles, one at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion; drain. Stir in the salt, garlic powder and pepper. In a large saucepan, combine the soup, broth, chilies and onion powder; cook until heated through.
Split one side of each sopapilla; fill with 1/2 cup of meat mixture. Top with cheese. Serve with heated sauce.

For more recipes and behind-the-scene photos from Under a Turquoise Sky, visit http://www.pinterest.com/lisacoxcarter/under-a-turquoise-sky/.

Prickly Pear Jelly���from Under a Turquoise Sky

This orange fruit matures in August in the Southwest deserts of the United States.

Perhaps an acquired taste???

The worst part���I think���would be removing the spines.

Kudos to fictional Delores Yazzie for mastering this not-so-simple jelly.

Anyone out there ever made this?

I’d love to hear about your process and recipe.

For other recipes and behind-the-scene photos from Under a Turquoise Sky, visit http://www.pinterest.com/lisacoxcarter/under-a-turquoise-sky/.

Prickly Pear Jelly—from Under a Turquoise Sky

This orange fruit matures in August in the Southwest deserts of the United States.

Perhaps an acquired taste???

The worst part—I think—would be removing the spines.

Kudos to fictional Delores Yazzie for mastering this not-so-simple jelly.

Anyone out there ever made this?

I’d love to hear about your process and recipe.

For other recipes and behind-the-scene photos from Under a Turquoise Sky, visit http://www.pinterest.com/lisacoxcarter/under-a-turquoise-sky/.

The Lord’s Prayer in Navajo—1 Minute #video

In the beautiful tonal language of the Diné, you may find an even deeper appreciation for this ancient prayer of faithful Christ followers everywhere.

More more #videos and behind-the-scene photos from Under a Turquoise Sky, visit http://www.pinterest.com/lisacoxcarter/under-a-turquoise-sky/.