Holiday Cooking: New Mexico Style

Holiday Cooking: New Mexico Style

Author: Animal Protection of New Mexico December 16, 2020 Duration: 32:59

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we share our favorite traditional New Mexican foods to enjoy during the winter time, and discuss how we make them. We share recipes and tips for making tamales, posole, biscochitos, green chile apple pie, green chile stew, and atole. Whether you celebrate any holidays or not, there is always a good reason to cook up some festive New Mexican comfort food.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.


Recipes Mentioned

Tamales
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Red-Chile-Porkless-Tamales-Recipe.pdf

Posole
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NM-Posole-Recipe.pdf

Biscochitos
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Biscochitos-Recipe.pdf

Green Chile Apple Pie 
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NM-Green-Chile-Apple-Pie-Recipe.pdf

Green Chile Stew  
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Green-Chile-Stew-Recipe.pdf

Atole (use plant-based milk of your choice)  
https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/sweet-corn-atole/


Products Mentioned

Canned Jackfruit  
https://thrivemarket.com/p/native-forest-organic-young-jackfruit

Chile Powder  
https://www.amazon.com/Bueno-Special-Reserve-Premium-MED-HOT/dp/B01LY7WXQG/ref=asc_df_B01LY7WXQG

Frozen Red Chile  
https://www.target.com/p/bueno-frozen-medium-hot-red-chili-14oz/-/A-47106626

Morningstar Chik'n Strips  
https://www.morningstarfarms.com/en_US/products/meal-starters/morningstar-farms-chik-n-strips-product.html

 Seitan Cubes
https://shop.sprouts.com/search?search_term=seitan

Better Than Bouillon
https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/products/seasoned-vegetable-base/

Masa Harina  
https://www.walmart.com/grocery/ip/Maseca-Gluten-Free-Instant-Corn-Masa-Flour-400-Oz/10790737


Restaurants Mentioned

Vegos  
https://www.vegosabq.com

Buen Provecho  
https://www.buenprovechoabq.com

The Acre  
https://www.theacrerestaurant.com

Tomato Café  
https://www.tomatocafe.com

Golden Crown Panaderia  
https://goldencrownpanaderia.hrpos.heartland.us/menu

La Salita  
http://www.lasalita.com

Wanderlust Vegan Eatery
https://wanderlusteatery.weebly.com

Plantita Bakery  
https://www.plantitaveganbakery.com

Tracy's Baked Goods
https://tracysbakedgoodsnm.square.site

Planty Sweet  
https://plantysweet.weebly.com

Root 66 Café  
https://root66.com


Resources Mentioned

Holiday Cooking NM Edition Webinar 
https://youtu.be/JVz2dGp_yck

Atole Workshop Webinar
https://www.galeriamitotera.com/product/atole-workshop-recording/331


Ever wondered how a plant-based life could actually fit into your own routine, with all its quirks and challenges? That’s the heart of Teach Me How To Vegan, a practical guide hosted by Tony and Mickey Quintana. Coming from the Animal Protection of New Mexico, they bring both personal stories and professional insights to the table, moving beyond theory into the everyday. You’ll hear honest conversations about navigating the grocery store on a budget, putting together a simple weeknight meal, or figuring out nutrition without the jargon. This podcast understands that people come to this choice for many reasons-compassion for animals, concern for the planet, personal health, or a sense of justice-and meets you right there. Each episode feels like a helpful chat with friends who have been through it, offering tangible resources and encouragement whether you’re taking your first steps or looking to deepen a long-term commitment. It’s about making a vegan lifestyle feel accessible and sustainable, one real-world topic at a time.
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