_Sips margarita while typing_
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Mexico with this absolutely incredible Chiles en Nogada recipe that’ll make your dinner guests think you’ve been secretly training with Mexican grandmas!
Y’all, I’ve been perfecting this recipe for months, and let me tell you – it’s worth every minute of preparation. This colorful dish features poblano peppers stuffed with a perfectly seasoned picadillo (meat mixture), topped with a creamy walnut sauce, and garnished with pomegranate seeds. It literally represents the colors of the Mexican flag, how gorgeous is that?
Ingredients (trust me on these):
– 6 large poblano peppers
– 1 lb ground pork
– 1/2 lb ground beef
– 2 apples, diced
– 2 peaches, diced
– 1/3 cup raisins
– 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
– Spices: cinnamon, cumin, cloves
– Walnut sauce ingredients (I’ll get to that!)
Okay honey, let’s get cooking! First things first – roast those poblanos until they’re charred and gorgeous. Pop them in a plastic bag to steam (this makes peeling them a breeze). While they’re having their spa moment, let’s work on that filling!
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Now, brown that meat mixture until it’s perfectly cooked. Add those fruits and nuts (I know it sounds weird, but trust your girl on this), and let all those flavors marry together. The smell alone will have your neighbors “randomly” stopping by!
For the heavenly walnut sauce:
– 2 cups walnuts (soaked overnight)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 8 oz cream cheese
– 1/4 cup milk
– Pinch of cinnamon
Blend it all together until smooth as silk, honey!
Stuff those peeled peppers with your meat mixture, drench them in that dreamy walnut sauce, and sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top. _chef’s kiss_
Y’all, when you plate this, it’s like edible art! The green peppers, white sauce, and red pomegranate seeds create such a stunning presentation that you’ll want to take pictures before letting anyone dig in (and you totally should!).
Can we talk about how this dish will literally make you the star of any dinner party? I served this last weekend and my friend Sarah wouldn’t stop asking for the recipe – so here you go, Sarah! 😉
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And remember, cooking is all about having fun and adding your own flair. If you mess up, just add more sauce and nobody will notice! 💁♀️✨
XOXO,
Your favorite recipe girl
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