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    Savory Scones with Smoked Trout

    May 8, 2016 By Lea Ann Brown 4 Comments

    Smoked trout appetizer on dill scones.

    This is a savory scones recipe made with sour cream and dill and topped with Horseradish Cream Sauce and Smoked Trout. An Oregon inspired appetizer recipe and perfect for your next wine tasting party.

    Smoked trout appetizer on dill scones.

    On our wine tasting vacation to the International Pinot Noir Celebration in Oregon, we stopped into a wine bar and ordered a small plate of Dill Scones with Horseradish Cream and Smoked Trout.

    It was delicious and I was bound and determined to to recreate this dish.   I googled for a recipe and sure enough found one.  Due to our high altitude, baking can be an ornery task here in Colorado.  I have a fear of dough.  I was really nervous about making these.  They turned out really good and I now anticipate gaining about 20 pounds over the next few years with my new found confidence for baking.

    How to make sour cream dill scones recipe. Great for an appetizer party idea.

    The dough came together easily and once kneaded, I rolled it out into a 6 x 9 triangle.

    How to make dill scones. Easy recipe.

    Next, with a sharp knife, I cut the dough into six squares. And then cut the squares into triangles, and cut those small triangles into smaller triangles.  Making 24 pieces.

    How to make dill scones for an appetizer recipe.

    The triangles were placed on a non-greased sheet pan. A quick bake and they’re ready to turn into an appetizer

    Once they’re baked and cooled, I carefully cut the puffy scones in half lengthwise. To make a flatter surface for the sauce and trout. Simply frost the scones with the the Horseradish Sour Cream Sauce, and top with a sliver of smoked trout or salmon.  As far as I can remember, they turned out exactly like the ones we had in Oregon.  Sprinkle some fresh cut dill on the plate for a nice presentation.

    Recipe for Savory Scones made with dill and topped with Horseradish Cream and Smoked Trout

    Dill scones topped with horseradish sauce and smoked trout.

    I hope you give this savory scones recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

    Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite savory scones recipe, let me know, I'd love to give it a try.

    More Seafood Appetizer Recipes

    • Campechana, Mexican Shrimp Appetizer
    • Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche
    • Seafood Pan Roast

    And if you’re looking for more Appetizer Recipes, don’t miss my Appetizer Recipes. You’ll find lots of appetizer ideas for about any occasion thrown your way. Including the most popular appetizer recipe on my site for Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini.

    Smoked trout appetizer on dill scones.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Savory Scones with Horseradish Cream and Smoked Trout

    An easy yet elegant appetizer recipe for your next wine tasting party.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time7 minutes mins
    Total Time27 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 298kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups All-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 5 tablespoons Butter cold
    • 2 large Eggs
    • ½ cup Sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill - chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Beat the eggs with a fork in a small bowl. Add the sour cream and dried dill; beat until well combined. Stir into the flour mixture until the mixture forms a soft dough that pulls away from the side of the bowl.
    • Turn out the dough onto a well-floured surface. Knead the dough 10 times. Roll out the dough into a 9 x 6-inch rectangle with a lightly floured rolling pin.
    • Cut the dough into 6 squares. Cut each square diagonally in half, making 12 triangles. Cut again to make 24 triangles Place the triangles 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
    • Bake for 8 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. 
    • To build place a dollop of Horseradish Cream Sauce on each scone. Top with a sliver of smoked trout and fresh dill.

    Notes

    This recipe can be built by using cold smoked thin sliced salmon or trout, or Lox. 
    I prefer hot smoked salmon which is a  more flaky and drier, chunkier product and easier to bite into.  The end result you see in the photos is the thinner cold smoked salmon, which is normally used for bagels and lox. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

    Sour Cream Dill Scones with Horseradish Cream and Smoked Trout … It’s what’s for an Appetizer

    The Broadmoor Hotel Golden Bee Pub Cheese Recipe

    April 21, 2016 By Lea Ann Brown 23 Comments

    The Broadmoor Hotel Colden Bee Cheese in a crock.

    Adding sherry and horseradish to cheddar cheese adds just the kick you need for the perfect pub cheese recipe. This is a recipe for The Golden Bee Cheese Spread from the English Pub at The Broadmoor Hotel, the most famous resort in Colorado.

    Broadmoor hotel Golden Bee Cheese. English pub style cheese and crackers.

    The Broadmoor Hotel Is a luxurious 5-star hotel resort at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, in Colorado Springs. What a treat to have Brunch at the Broadmoor.

    Sunday Brunch at the Broadmoor Hotel

    It was my birthday and my request to celebrate was to spend it with Greg, Cauleen and the boys for the most special Sunday brunch experience that I know of in Colorado. The elaborate brunch at the Broadmoor Hotel displays over 150 enticing choices complete with sculpted ice and live piano music. It was a perfect day in so many ways. Let’s take a look.

    golden-bee-cheese-recipe-broadmoor

    The skies were blue, the temperature mild and the Broadmoor Hotel stately. Just an hour South of Highlands Ranch, it’s a wonderful day trip. One can wander the grounds, play golf, enjoy a luxurious spa experience, browse gift shops and boutiques.

    Brunch Buffet at the Broadmoor Hotel

    Or like us, enjoy their famous Sunday brunch. Served in the Lake Terrace Room. It takes Broadmoor chefs all week to prepare the food for this extravaganza.

    Hot Fudge Sundae from the Broadmoor Brunch

    And if we weren’t full enough. Cameron enjoying a Hot Fudge Sundae from the Dessert Bar.

    Broadmoor Brunch Happy Birthday Dessert

    And a complimentary birthday lemon cream cake dessert. And yes, that Happy Birthday Banner is chocolate.

    The Broadmoor Hotel Brunch.

    It’s tradition that after such indulgence that we take a walk around the lake. This photo is shot looking back at the main building.

    The Golden Bee at the Broadmoor

    About a block east of the main complex is the well-known Golden Bee pub.

    Brunch at the broadmoor

    The Golden Bee is famous for freshly prepared pub food, and yards of the finest ales from an extensive collection of English and Irish drafts.

    The Golden Bee at the Broadmoor

    The Golden Bee has been a staple gathering place at The Broadmoor for over 50 years. There are so many things to love about it.

    Bar-at-the-Bee-broadmoor

    The Golden Bee doesn't just feel like an authentic British pub, it is one. The entire restaurant was originally brought over piece by piece (wood-paneled walls, brass fixtures, and all) .Acquired by former head of The Broadmoor, William Thayer Tutt  in 1961 and rebuilt on the grounds of the Broadmoor. 

    And then there’s the bee wallpaper in the bathrooms (great touch) and the customary flying bee embroidered stickers to proudly display on your lapel for bragging rights that you’ve enjoyed the experience. If you’re lucky enough you can get a collectible seasonal version. They gave me the latest from this season’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

    Broadmoor Hotel Golden Bee Pub Cheese Recipe

    One of our Colorado Junior League Cookbooks features a recipe for the famous Golden Bee Pub Cheese, so I couldn’t resist giving it a try for this post.

    I hope you give this English Pub Cheese Spread (Colorado Style) a try, and if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating.

    And if you have a favorite pub recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

    The Broadmoor Hotel Colden Bee Cheese in a crock.
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    5 from 8 votes

    The Golden Bee Cheese Recipe

    The legendary Golden Bee Cheese recipe. Ultimate pub grub.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 304kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
    • 10 ounces butter softened
    • 2 tablespoons sherry
    • 1 tablespoon horseradish
    • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
    • 5 ounces Kraft Old English Cheese Spread

    Instructions

    • Blend all ingredients well, a food processor works well here, but just use the pulse feature. Don't over mix. Pack in a crock. Serve with crackers. This is better if made several days before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 934IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 1mg

    The Broadmoor Hotel Golden Bee Pub Cheese Recipe …It’s what’s for an Appetizer.

    Colorado Creme with Fresh Strawberries

    April 17, 2016 By Lea Ann Brown 17 Comments

    Colorado Creme Dessert. A French Custard that is sure to please anyone in your crowd. Absolutely delicious in a classy and decadent way.

    Colorado Creme. Is it a pudding? Is it a mousse? A custard? It’s actually better, it’s a French-style custard that’s cooked stove top and then chilled into a gourmet delight.

    Colorado Creme Dessert. A rich French Custard pudding dessert.

    Smooth, rich, creamy, classy. I’ve had this recipe bookmarked in my Creme de Colorado Junior League Cookbook for years. I have no idea why it took me so long to give it a try.

    It’s easy and it’s delightful. A perfect way to showcase our first Spring berries.

    Melting snow, blooming flowers, budding trees and greening grass means spring is here. Everything is coming to life! There is nothing so wonderful as grilling on the deck, enjoying a drink on the patio and soaking in all the new life that surrounds one! And we need a dessert to enjoy all that springy goodness.

    Colorado Creme Dessert. A French Custard that is sure to please anyone in your crowd. Absolutely delicious in a classy and decadent way.

    Heavy whipping cream is heated stove top with sugar and unflavored gelatin. Simply stir in some vanilla and sour cream, then pour into dessert cups to chill. Top with fresh berries and WOW. A wonderful texture and perfect cream flavor.

    And if you love those creamy desserts you won’t want to miss this Butterscotch Pudding Recipe. Decadent I tell you! 

    Colorado Creme Dessert. A French Custard that is sure to please anyone in your crowd. Absolutely delicious in a classy and decadent way.
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    4.20 from 5 votes

    Colorado Creme

    A French custard that’s cooked stove top and then chilled into a gourmet delight.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: French
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 455kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 1 ½ cups sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla or almond extract
    • fresh berries for garnish. Strawberries raspberries or blueberries

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, mix gelatin, sugar and heavy cream, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue stirring over low heat until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and fold in sour cream and extract. Pour into custard or dessert cups. Chill for 2 – 3 hours. Just before serving, spoon fresh berries on top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 141mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1524IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg

    Coors Field Taco Dogs Recipe

    April 7, 2016 By Lea Ann Brown 11 Comments

    Two taco hot dogs on a white plate.

    This is a copycat recipe for Coors Field Taco Hot Dog. Our Colorado Rockies baseball team official Hot Dog. With chorizo sausage, cheese and pico, you can’t go wrong. 

    Two taco hot dogs on a white plate.

    Not quite over our triumphant Super Bowl Win, and it’s time for Colorado sports fans to put away our orange t-shirts and welcome our Colorado Rockies back from Spring Training.

    It’s time to play ball at Coors Field. Time to lose the chili and sliders and switch gears to peanuts, Cracker Jack and hot dogs. It’s opening day.

    In 2015 Rockies Baseball announced that we have an official hot dog. It’s about time we had our own, after all, we’ve been a major league team since 1993. The “Taco Hot Dog,” is a link of Mexican Chorizo, topped with melted cheese, pico de gallo and some lettuce.

    Looking for more baseball hot dogs? Check out this list from the Major League Hotdog and Sausage Guide for a list of stadium hot dogs.

    Recipe for Coors Field Taco Hot Dog

    I hope you give this Taco Hot Dog hotdog recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

    “I see great things in baseball. It’s our game-the American game. It will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set…and be a blessing to us. Repair these losses, and be a blessing to us.” — Walt Whitman.

    Two taco hot dogs on a white plate.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Coors Field Taco Hot Dog Recipe

    Make your own Coor's Field Taco Hot Dog at home.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course Hotdog
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 829kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 links chorizo Mexican sausage
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
    • ½ cup pico de gallo
    • 1 cup lettuce shredded
    • 2 hot dog buns

    Instructions

    • Heat grill. Grill chorizo links until done. About 5 minutes per side. Place links in bun and sprinkle with cheese. Place links on the top warming rack of grill and close lid so cheese will melt. Remove and sprinkle with pico de gallo, and lettuce.

    Notes

    Don’t confuse Spanish chorizo links with Mexican chorizo hot dog links. Spanish chorizo is a cooked cured sausage with a completely different flavor profile. Mexican chorizo is an uncooked Mexican sausage product and what is used for this taco hot dog recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 829kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 3159mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1437IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 6mg

    Coors Field Taco Hot Dog … It’s What’s for Baseball Season

    Great American Hotdog

    No doubt about it, Americans love their hot dogs.

    According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) Americans are expected to eat 150 million hot dogs over the July 4th holiday alone, part of the seven billion hot dogs eaten from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

    • Arizona Dog: Wrapped in bacon and grilled; topped with pinto beans, chopped onion, tomatoes, jalapeños, mustard and mayo.
    • Boston Dog: Topped with baked beans, ketchup, mustard, relish and chopped onion.
    • Chicago Dog: Loaded up with sliced tomato, minched onion, sweet relish, a pickle spear and mustard; a poppy seed bun is traditional, celery salt is optional.
    • Cincinnati Dog: Ridiculous amounts of Cincinnati-style chili and shredded Cheddar cheese, plus yellow mustard and chopped onion.
    • Los Angeles Dog: Topped with chili sauce, onion and mustard; crispy bacon optional.
    • Milwaukee Dog: Grilled bratwurst topped with sauerkraut and spicy German mustard.
    • New York Dog: Kosher-style, all beef dog topped with sauerkraut or onions and spicy mustard.
    • Philadelphia Dog: Grilled, split dog topped with melted cheese; often called a Texas Tommy.
    • Seattle Dog: Grilled, split dog stuffed into a bun slathered with cream cheese.
    • Southern Dawg: Coleslaw, coleslaw, coleslaw; chili and sweet relish are popular too.
    • Texas Dog: Barbeque sauce or chili; melted cheese and jalapenos optional.

    Hatch Green Chile Pasta with Chicken and Green Chile Cream Sauce

    April 2, 2016 By Lea Ann Brown 15 Comments

    Hatch Chile Pasta with Spinach.

    Hatch Green Chile Pasta with Chicken is a fantastic pasta recipe that takes advantage of chile pepper season. The pasta is mixed with a spicy cream sauce, chicken breast and spinach. An easy chicken dinner with Southwestern flair!

    If you love pasta and you love the flavors of the Southwest, don’t miss this recipe for Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Chicken. And this one for Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta.

    Pasta with Hatch Chile. Cream Sauce.

    For those of you who are not familiar with a Hatch chile peppers, the chiles are a Southwestern delicacy grown in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico.

    In August, we celebrate and evangelize their arrival and start throwing them into everything to Mexican Scrambled Eggs to soups, like this New Mexico Pork Posole.

    My latest creation using Hatch chile peppers is making a Hatch Chile Cream sauce for pasta. Adding chicken makes this a hearty savory and just right spicy pasta dinner.

    The green chiles are bright and a little tangy and become a natural partner for a cheesy creamy pasta sauce. It’s super easy to make and a decadent way to enjoy roasted chile peppers.

    Let’s take a look:

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Ingredients to make Hatch Chile Pasta.
    • Baby Spinach
    • Half and Half or heavy cream.
    • Pasta: I used bucatini noodles. Fettuccine, pappardelle or spaghetti noodles would also work well here. Want to make this recipe extra special? Order some Hatch Green Chile Pappardelle from Pappardelle’s Pasta, a Colorado local company.
    • Hatch Green Chile Peppers: Roasted, peeled and chopped. Note: once these peppers are left on the vine to ripen more, they turn the color red. You most certainly can use red chile peppers for this recipe, they’re not any spicier. Most red chile peppers are sold dried or made into ristras.
    • Butter: Makes any pasta sauce creamier.
    • Grated Cheese: I used creamy salty Muenster cheese. It’s soft cheese that melts very easily.
    • Seasonings: Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, Southwest Spice Blend, and New Mexico Chimayo Chile Powder.

    Pro Tip: Purchase good quality cheese and grate it yourself. Pre-grated cheese in bags includes additives to keep it from clumping, which will also compromise the melting factor. Grating cheese from a block of cheese will result in a creamier and more consistent melting experience. Plus, it’s less expensive.

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Chile Peppers: If you don’t have access to freshly roasted Hatch Chile Peppers, use canned chile peppers found on the Mexican food aisle at the supermarket. Poblano peppers are also a good choice here. Just roast them directly on the gas burner stove top, or under the broiler in the oven. Turn them often until they’re blistered but not burnt. Zip them in a plastic bag for 15 minutes then slide off the peels and clean out the seeds. And you can easily order Hatch Chile Peppers delivered straight to your doorstep from the Hatch Chile Store.
    • Cheese: Use any good quality white melting cheese. Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Queso Asadero are all good choices.
    • Seasonings: Don’t have any New Mexico Red Chile Powder? Substitute ancho or cayenne. Don’t use a commercial chili powder blend, it’s a blend of spices used to season Tex-Mex Beef Chile Recipes. It brings a completely different flavor profile. To learn more about the differences, check out my resource post, Chili vs. Chile.

    Step by Step Instructions, It’s Easy

    Sauteeing cubed chicken breast for Hatch chile pasta with chicken.
    Ingredients in a Dutch oven to make Hatch chile pasta with chicken.
    1. Step 1: Heat a skillet over medium high heat and then add neutral oil. Add cubed chicken breast that has been seasoned with the Southwest Spice Blend and cook until no longer pink inside, but don’t over cook.
    2. Step 2: In a saucepan, melt butter. Add half and half and heat through. Slowly bring to a simmer. Add spinach, chile powder and parmesan cheese. Cook on low until spinach is wilted. This will only take a minute or so. Add green chile peppers and cooked chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off burner, cover, keeping warm.
    Making Hatch Chile Pasta with Chicken in a Dutch oven.
    1. Step 3: Add cooked pasta to cream, chicken, spinach and chile pepper mixture. Stir well and serve immediately.

    Questions You May Have

    Is This Hatch Green Chile Pasta Hot?

    That’s the beauty of chile peppers. Purchase them mild, medium, hot, or even extra hot. Use what you think your heat tolerance to be. I suggest medium heat for a good chile pepper flavor experience.

    What Other Proteins Would Work In This Recipe?

    Shrimp, a firm white fish like halibut, or even Salmon would work well here. This Hatch chile pasta would also be good with cooked ground chicken. The texture of steak would not enhance the quality of this recipe. Stick with a softer protein.

    Tips for Success:

    • Don’t let the half and half come to a full boil or it will curdle. Heat it slowly and let it bubble a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
    • If the green chile pasta sauce is too thin, make a slurry using 1 Tablespoon corn starch and 1 Tablespoon of the warm cream sauce. Stir to make a paste and add it back into the sauce. Simmer it for a few minutes and the sauce will thicken.
    • Use tongs to twirl and serve on your favorite pasta plates.

    Storage:

    • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • To reheat, add a drizzle of milk or half and half and heat in 30 second increments in the microwave.
    • I’m not a fan of freezing cream based pasta dishes.

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    And if you're looking for more Pasta Recipes, don't miss my Pasta Category. You'll find lots of comfort food recipes, including one of the most popular on my site for Rattlesnake Pasta. A restaurant quality meal.

    If you liked this recipe, please leave a star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating in the recipe card below and leave a comment. I always appreciate your feedback and hearing how everything went.

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    Hatch Chile Pasta with Spinach.
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    Hatch Green Chile Pasta with Chicken and Green Chile Cream Sauce

    This Southwestern Pasta recipe using Hatch Chile pasta is then mixed with a wonderful and slightly spicy cream sauce and chicken.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Pasta Recipes
    Cuisine: Southwestern
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 483kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cubed and sauteed
    • 1 tablespoon Neutral oil Canola or vegetable oil work well here
    • ½ pound Bucatini Pasta or plain pappardelle pasta, or fettuccini
    • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 cup half and half or cream
    • 1 cup spinach packed
    • ¼ cup chile peppers roasted, seeded, peeled and chopped.
    • ¼ teaspoon Chimayo chile powder medium heat, or ancho chile powder
    • ½ cup Muenster cheese or Parmesan, grated
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
    • Garnishes: Crumbled Cotija cheese, thin sliced jalapeno peppers, chives, or a sprinkle of New Mexico Red Chile Powder all optional

    Instructions

    • Cube chicken breast into bite sized pieces and season with Southwest Spice Mix.
    • Heat a skillet over medium high heat and then add neutral oil. Add cubed chicken breast and cook until no longer pink inside, but don't over cook.
    • In a saucepan, melt butter. Add half and half and heat through. Slowly bring to a simmer.
    • Add spinach, chile powder and parmesan cheese. Cook on low until spinach is wilted. This will only take a minute or so. Add chile peppers and cooked chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off burner, cover, keeping warm.
    • In a large saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
    • When pasta is cooked through, drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water. Add pasta to Cream mixture. Turn burner on low, if it needs to be warmed up. Drizzle in a little bit of the pasta water to add starch and creaminess.
    • Divide between two plates, serve immediately and top with crumbled Cotija cheese for garnish if you'd like.

    Notes

    Tips for Success:
    • Don’t let the half and half come to a full boil. The fat content of half and half is lower than cream and it will curdle if allowed to get too hot. When cooking the sauce, keep the heat on low and the half and half at a low bubbling simmer.
    • If the green chile pasta sauce is too thin, make a slurry using 1 Tablespoon corn starch and 1 Tablespoon of the warm cream sauce. Stir to make a paste and add it back into the sauce. Simmer it for a few minutes and the sauce will thicken.
    • Want to make this recipe extra special? Order some Hatch Green Chile Pappardelle from Pappardelle’s Pasta, a Colorado local company.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1442IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 1mg

    Hatch Green Chile Pasta with Chicken and Spinach …It’s what’s for Dinner.

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