These mysteries don’t include recipes in the books, but food is a great way to get to know a place. Huevos rancheros is a popular breakfast dish in New Mexico (and in Mexico and other places). You can probably get it in any diner in the state, but it’s easy to make at home as well.
Huevos Rancheros
8-12 corn tortillas (2 per person)
One can refried beans
Shredded or sliced cheddar (about 1/4 cup per person)
4-6 eggs (2 per person)
enchilada sauce (available, canned, in the Mexican section of most groceries)
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Sauté the hash browns in a little oil until nicely
cooked. Set aside.
- Lightly brush a warm skillet with oil. Fry the
tortillas until warm and turning golden, 30-60 seconds per side.
- Place the tortillas in stacks of two on a lightly
oiled baking sheet. Spread refried beans over the top tortilla in each
pair.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese or lay a slice of cheese on
each serving.
- Put the baking sheet in the oven for 12-15 minutes,
so the beans heat and the cheese melts.
- Meanwhile, warm the enchilada sauce on the stove or
in the microwave. Fry the eggs to the hardness of your choosing.
- Move the tortillas to individual plates. Add two
eggs to the top of each. Pour enchilada sauce over it all. Serve
immediately.
Options:
- You can use only one tortilla and one egg per
person.
- You can heat the tortilla, beans, cheese, and
enchilada sauce on a plate in the microwave and then add the egg on top.
- Try whole pinto beans or black beans instead of
refried beans. Experiment with different cheeses, such as Monterey Jack or
queso fresco.
- Use green chile sauce, salsa, or hot sauce instead
of, or in addition to, enchilada sauce.
- Add fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped avocado,
jalapenos, diced yellow onion, lettuce, or cilantro to garnish.
Book 2, Death at Rock Bottom, comes out July 30: Petra gets drawn into another
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Frank acted odd in his last weeks, whispering about aliens. Was he showing the
first signs of dementia, or were more sinister forces at work? As Petra’s book
club becomes a crime-fighting club, Petra must use her psychic gift and her
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