Soulful Chile

New Mexico Posole is one of my favorite comfort foods. It is the kind of meal that shows up when the weather turns cold, when family gathers for the holidays, or when someone simply wants a bowl of something warm and familiar. Posole is more than just a soup. It is a tradition, a comfort,…

Frito pie is simple, a little nostalgic, and always satisfying. But just like any comfort food you grew up with, sometimes it is fun to give it a little more personality. That is exactly what this Red Chile Frito Pie does. It keeps everything you love about the original, but adds a warm New Mexico…

There is something special that happens when you bring soul food comfort into the world of New Mexico flavors. It just works. These Red Chile Shrimp and Green Chile Grits are the kind of meal you settle into at the end of a long day. Creamy grits, roasted green chiles, and juicy shrimp tossed in…

Some dishes are classics for a reason, and meatloaf with mashed potatoes is definitely one of them. It is simple, familiar, and always comforting. But every now and then, it is fun to take something you grew up with and give it a little personality. That is exactly what this Red Chile Glazed Meatloaf with…

This dish has the deep, slow-cooked flavor you’d expect from Southern Sunday dinners, but it’s layered with the vibrant fire of Hatch chiles — a true soulful chile expression. In this rendition of enchiladas, we lean on the smoky, tangy character of roasted green chiles and toss in perfectly seasoned ground beef for a soulful…