NMDA Harvest Lookbook 2024

Harvest Lookbook 2024

Cultivating the future.

Welcome to the Harvest Lookbook!

New Mexico has a diversified and vibrant food and agriculture sector. Our farmers and ranchers are known around the world for the high-quality products they grow. These are the very products that are showcased in this first edition of NMDA’s Harvest Lookbook!

Fresh New Mexico products make a great centerpiece for all of your food events and activities. New Mexico is famous for our cuisine, and while chile is often the focal point, there are many other products that make New Mexico’s food culture unique. This Lookbook features several exclusive recipes that I encourage you to try, and be sure to add your own unique twist to showcase your individual tastes and preferences, as true New Mexicans do!

I hope you enjoy this edition as it provides you with resources to enjoy New Mexico’s fresh local products and gifts made from these products. Have fun on your journey!

Jeff M. Witte

New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture

Jeff M. Witte, New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture photographed with wife, Janet Witte

Summer’s Best Seasonings

Flame Roasted Hatch Red Chile

Chopped Chile Co.

This versatile sauce can be used on a variety of dishes like enchiladas, burritos, and even on top of eggs! You can use it to make a hearty red chile stew or red chile beef enchiladas.

Flame Roasted Hatch Green Chile

Chopped Chile Co.

Transform your cooking with Chopped Chile Co. Hatch Green Chile – the versatile ingredient that adds a smoky, spicy flavor to any dish! Hand-picked at peak freshness from the fertile soil of Hatch, New Mexico, our proprietary blend of chiles from around the Hatch Valley ensures a unique and superior taste.

Hatch Red & Green Blend

Chopped Chile Co.

Chopped Chile Co’s Red & Green Chile Blend (also known as a ‘Harvest Blend’ or ‘X-Mas’ in New Mexico) is a modern twist on the classic New Mexican chile sauce that can be used as a topping on burritos, to make enchiladas and green chile stew, or enjoyed alone as a dip for your favorite chip!

Chimayo Tradition Salsa

Medium

Discover the rich heritage and unparalleled taste of New Mexico with Chimayo Tradition Salsa. Crafted in the centuries-old tradition of our infamous chiles, our salsa doesn’t just enhance your dishes; it transforms every meal into an authentic New Mexican experience. The depth of flavor in each jar is a testament to the sun-soaked chiles, harvested in the heart of New Mexico, ensuring that each bite takes you on a journey to discover the vibrant tastes and traditions of our state.

Chimayo Tradition Salsa

Hot

Chimayo Traditions Salsa is more than just a condiment—it’s a celebration of family, tradition, and the art of good eating.

Flame Roasted Hatch Green Chile Salsa

The Bossy Gourmet

Restaurant Style

The Bossy Gourmet

A restaurant style salsa, with a slightly medium heat.

The Bossy Gourmet originated in New Mexico when an extremely talented chef was teaching a non-cook how to prepare food. The chef instructed and then watched as the helper attempted to dice onions, stir sauce, and prepare vegetables for cooking. The chef barked out instructions to the helper until the helper was so scared that he could no longer perform the easiest of kitchen duties. After several seconds went by, the chef could no longer use restraint and bumped the helper out of the way and proceeded to prepare the food alone. The helper named the chef, The Bossy Gourmet, because it described the chef in the most appropriate manner. Since that fateful day, the chef and the helper combined culinary expertise and business acumen to form the company now known as The Bossy Gourmet.

Hot Salsa

New Mexico Salsa

New Mexico Salsa has been voted one of New Mexico’s favorite salsa brands! This authentic southwest salsa is touted the “anti-pace salsa” (if you know, you know).

Available in Medium, Medium-Hot, or Hot for your desired heat level.

Flame Roasted Green Chile

New Mexico Salsa

New Mexico Salsa’s Flame Roasted Green Chile is delicious on top of enchiladas – Add meat & vegetables for a wonderful green chile stew – Use on top of eggs, in breakfast burritos, or even mixed with sour cream for the perfect dip.

New Mexico Salsa

New Mexico Salsa’s Green or Red Chile Sauce is spicy and delicious. Use straight from the jar for your favorite dishes: Enchiladas, Huevos Rancheros, Burritos, Chicken Tamales, Beef, Pork, Poultry, and Eggs.

Red or Green Chile Sauce

SUMMER’S BEST SEASONINGS

Red Chile Rub Casa Seasoning

Green Chile Rub Duke City Sweet BBQ Sauce

Spice Shake

Three Sisters Kitchen

Organic Chile Powder, Sumac, Sesame Seeds, Salt, Dried Thyme, Dried Minced Garlic.

• Packaged in the same facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and dairy

Steak Shake

Three Sisters Kitchen

Salt, Organic Sugar, Black Pepper, Smoked Salt, NM Green Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika, Dried Thyme, Dried Minced Garlic, Ground Coffee, Nutritional Yeast.

• Packaged in the same facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and dairy

Bisco Shake

Three Sisters Kitchen

Turbinado Sugar, NM Pecans, Anise Seed, Organic Cinnamon, Dried Orange Zest, Salt

• May contain the occasional nut shell fragment

• Packaged in the same facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and dairy

Three Sisters Kitchen is all about nourishing each other from the ground up. ” “

eat love live

A visit to your farmers’ market just might surprise you! In addition to meeting the good folks who recently harvested the fresh local produce, you might also find everything from local meat and honey to just-picked flowers and freshly baked bread.

A visit to your farmers’ market just might surprise you! In addition to meeting the good folks who recently harvested the fresh local produce, you might also find everything from local meat and honey to just-picked flowers and freshly baked bread.

Your farmers‘ market is a great source of local culture, a fantastic family destination, and a celebration of New Mexico life!

Your farmers‘ market is a great source of local culture, a fantastic family destination, and a celebration of New Mexico life!

ultivating Connections

Buying locally grown food supports the growers in our own communities, keeping the money right here in New Mexico.

Harvested close to home, locally grown food is fresher. And that means more flavor, better nutritional value, and less food waste.

Double Up Food Bucks helps New Mexicans bring home more locally grown food by doubling the value of SNAP dollars spent at participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, CSAs, and grocery stores.

In short, local food is just good. Good for our families, good for our community, good for the economy, and good for the planet.

In short, just good, good for our families, good for our community, good for the economy, and good for the planet.

So good for you!

Green Chile Stew

Cibolo Junction

Indian Blue Cornbread

Cibolo Junction

Indulge in the unique flavor of the Southwest with our Blue Cornbread mix.

Immerse yourself in the bold flavors of the Southwest with our Green Chile Stew mix, featuring authentic Hatch New Mexico chile.

Biscochito, Orange Granola

Three Sisters Kitchen

Organic Oats, Organic Agave Syrup, Organic Sugar, Organic Dried Oranges, NM Pecans, Non-GMO Canola Oil, Zante Currants (1/10th of 1% vegetable oil to prevent clumping), Organic Flax Seed, Anise Seed, Puffed Brown Rice (medium grain par-boiled brown rice), Organic Quinoa Flakes, Organic Cinnamon, Salt, Pure Vanilla Extract.

• Allergens: Pecans

• May contain the occasional fruit pit/pit fragment or nut shell fragment

• Packaged in the same facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and dairy

Red Chile, Apricot, Pecan Granola

Three Sisters Kitchen

Sweet apricots, New Mexican grown pecans, and the warming spice of Hatch red chile and cinnamon.

• Allergens: Pecans

• May contain the occasional fruit pit/pit fragment or nut shell fragment

• Packaged in the same facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and dairy

Honey, Almond, Goji Berry

Three Sisters Kitchen

Organic Oats, NM Honey, Organic Sugar, Almonds, Organic Goji Berries, Non-GMO Canola Oil, Organic Flax Seed, Puffed Brown Rice (medium grain par-boiled brown rice), Organic Quinoa Flakes, Organic Cinnamon, Salt, Pure Almond Extract.

• Allergens: Pecans

• May contain the occasional fruit pit/pit fragment or nut shell fragment

• Packaged in the same facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and dairy

Three Sisters Kitchen

TSK’s vegan waffle mix made with blue corn from Tamaya Pueblo.

Blue Corn Waffle Mix

Oatmeal Chocloate Chip Cookies

Home Based Product, Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Home Based Product, Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Orange Cranberry

My Tia’s Crunchy Granola

My Tia’s Crunchy Granola

Glazed Pecans

Home Based Product, Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Crunchy & Nutty

Home Based Product, Santa Teresa, New Mexico

My Tia’s Crunchy Granola

My Tia’s Crunchy Granola

Sweet Apple Chips

[FOF] Foods

Hatch Green Chile Hot

[FOF] Foods

There is no green chile like Hatch Green Chile. The smoky and green chile spice will have your tastebuds dancing for more of our meat in your mouth. This seasonal flavor is only available while supplies last.

A sweet snack that will keep the doctor away! Our dried apples with cinnamon and sugar will satisfy your sweet tooth and deliver a perfect crunch.

The Route 66

Snugglecubs Cookies

Pistol Pete’s

Snugglecubs Cookies

Mass Ascension

Snugglecubs Cookies

Milk Chocolate Chip with Pecans

Milk Chocolate, Candy Bits

Brown Butter, Bourbon Pecans, Chocolate Chip

Pistachio Rosé

Heart of the Desert

Winner of a Bronze Medal at the 2017 New Mexico State Fair.

New Mexico’s first pistachio flavored wine. A blend of red and white grapes, this semi-sweet, spirited wine has the subtle, nutty flavor of pistachios. Available only at Heart of the Desert.

Pisctachio Caramel Popcorn

Heart of the Desert

The sweet, crunchy taste of popcorn mixes with our farm fresh pistachio nutmeats for a sensational, fun snack. You won’t want to put it down!

Mesilla Valley Wine and Beer Tours

Wine tasting and craft beer tasting tours in Las Cruces, NM and the Mesilla Valley.

Public Tours

Great for date nights, small groups, and individuals

• Transportation to and from venues

• Expert tour guide

• Tasting fees are included

For more information, please contact us:

info@mvwineandbrewtours.com (575) 323-1825

mvwineandbrewtours.com

Private Tours

Perfect for your special event, celebration, or large group

• Choose your three locations

• Pick up from your group location in Las Cruces

• Expert tour guide

• Tasting fees are included

NEW MEXICO GROWN BLOOMS & FOLIAGE.

Founded in 2022, the New Mexico Flower Collective (NMFC) offers a diverse selection of New Mexico-grown flowers and foliage to floral designers, event professionals, and wholesalers in the southwest region. Through the growth and expansion of our collective, we give local flower farmers new opportunities to share, market, and sell their flowers.

THE NEW MEXICO FLOWER COLLECTIVE (NMFC) AIMS TO OFFER A DIVERSE SELECTION OF NEW MEXICO-GROWN FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE TO FLORAL DESIGNERS AND EVENT PROFESSIONALS IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION. THROUGH THE GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF OUR COLLECTIVE, WE GIVE LOCAL FLOWER FARMERS NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE, MARKET, AND SELL THEIR FLOWERS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

nmflowercollective . com

https://www.nmflowercollective.com/thecollective

Bidii Baby Foods

An indigenous baby food line created by farmers and new parents to increase access to traditional foods in early childhood

Neeshjhizhii doo Naayizi Bi’taa’niil

Bidii Baby Foods

Navajo dried steamed corn, milled with dehydrated squash

Neeshjhizhii Bi’taa’niil

Bidii Baby Foods

Navajo dried steamed white corn, milled

Neeshjhizhii

Bidii Baby Foods

Navajo dried steamed corn, whole

Wheatgrass

Desert Micro

We grow to order.

Place your order at least two weeks in advance. Wheatgrass takes from ten to fifteen days to grow.

Sunflowers

Desert Micro

Hearty sunflowers have a nice fresh crunch and fresh nutty pea flavor.

We use them on so many dishes with or without the stems, which have a full flavor.

Top with olive oil and seasonings, or garnish your favorite soups and sandwiches.

Taco Mix

Desert Micro

A blend of Spicy Daikon Radish and Red Acre Cabbage. Perfect for tacos.

When you’re pressed for time, find our microgreens at:

Toucan Market, FARMesilla, & Elephant Ranch.

COMPA

SNOWDAY

Steel Bender Brewyard

Downshift Brewing Co.

Bear Creek Brewing

Bear Creek Brewing Co.

Bear Creek Brewing Co.

Bear Creek Brewing Co.

Sidetrack Brewing Co.

Sidetrack Brewing Co.

Boneless Pork Chop

Sweet Mercy Farms

Our heritage breed pork is always grain-fed and allowed to roam freely in our miniature forest. Expect excellent marbling and robust flavor in our pork cuts.

We never use antibiotics in our animals or herbicides on our pastures. Our land and our animals give to us and we give back to them. Keeping our fields, pastures and soil healthy is part of our regenerative philosophy of animal husbandry.

Green Chile Sausage

Sweet Mercy Farms

Choose between Green Chile Sausage, Italian Sausage and Ground Pork.

Individually packaged fresh grain-fed pork sausage.

Spare Ribs

Sweet Mercy Farms

Individually packaged fresh grain-fed pork Spare Ribs.

Green Chile Bratwurst

Sweet Mercy Farms

Our signature Green Chile Sausage, now in bratwursts!

These brats are made with our grain-fed heritage breed pigs, New Mexico green chile and spices - ready to be grilled to perfection.

Smoked Jerky Strips -

Original

C4 Farms

Made from only the finest all-natural ingredients, including premium beef, hand-selected salt, a unique blend of spices, and a delicate infusion of herbs, this jerky is a tantalizing treat for your taste buds.

Ground Beef

C4 Farms

Single Bovine Ground Beef. Not like your burger from the grocer! This beef has flavor like none you’ve ever tasted. Our cattle spend their entire lives grazing a mix of irrigated pastures and native rangeland.

Beef Steak Chopped

C4 Farms

Chopped Steak for Asada Tacos, Nachos, Fries, etc!!

GARDEN HERB STRIP STEAKS

Summer grilling season calls for a new take on your favorite steak. Garden Herb Strip Steaks are quick and easy to prepare and are sure to earn you rave reviews.

DIRECTIONS

Serves 4 Pre/Cook Time 40 Min.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 boneless beef strip steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 10 ounces each)

• Salt

SEASONING

Make a rub using thyme, oregano, lemon and garlic for big flavor.

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (lemon peel)

2 large cloves garlic, chopped

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Combine seasoning ingredients in small bowl; reserve 2 teaspoons for garnish. Press remaining seasoning evenly onto beef steaks.

1. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

2. Carve steaks into slices. Sprinkle with reserved seasoning and salt, as desired.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Nutrition information per serving: 219 calories; 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 84 mg cholesterol; 64 mg sodium; 1 g carbohydrate; 0.4 g fiber; 31 g protein; 8.9 mg niacin; 0.7 mg vitamin B6; 1.8 mcg vitamin B12; 2.2 mg iron; 36.2 mcg selenium; 5.8 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of iron.

CHIMICHURRI-MARINATED STRIP FILETS

A homemade Chimichurri sauce is used as a the perfect marinade for Strip Steaks.

INGREDIENTS

4 beef Strip Filets, cut 1-inch thick (about 4 to 6 ounces each)

CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

2 cloves garlic

½ cup packed fresh cilantro

½ cup packed fresh parsley

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

DIRECTIONS

Prepare Chimichurri Sauce. Place garlic in food processor container. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; process until well blended. Remove and refrigerate 1/4 cup sauce for serving. Place beef Strip Filets and remaining sauce in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes to 2 hours.

1. Remove filets from marinade; discard marinade. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Place filets on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

2. Serve filets with reserved Chimichurri Sauce.

nmbeef.com/recipes/chimichurri-marniated-strips-filets

NUTRITION INFORMATION

29 mcg

0.9 mg Choline. This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron.

READY TO BECOME A MEMBER?

Through our marketing efforts at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA), we have found that strong traditions form a common thread across all New Mexico agricultural products. Whether it’s salsa, sopapilla mix, wine, green chile beef jerky, cheese, a blanket woven with New Mexico-grown wool, plant stock grown in a local nursery, or seed stock from one of our many cattle ranches, all New Mexico agricultural products have a history steeped in family traditions worth emphasizing and celebrating!

This is why NMDA created the NEW MEXICO—Taste the Tradition® and —Grown with Tradition® Logo Program in 2000. While the main intent of using these logos is to promote New Mexico products and identify them as grown or made in the state, the program has become so much more.

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