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Summer Salad Nicoise plated with sliced eggs

Summer Salad Nicoise

Marianne Sundquist
June 7, 2023

The core ingredients of this French salad have stayed the same— tuna or anchovies, potatoes, vegetables, and a bright and herby dressing, but a host of variations have evolved over the years. This hearty salad is not only a full meal, but it also makes wonderful leftovers.

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HDT BBQ Pulled Pork roasted sauced and ready to eat

Red Chile Mezcal BBQ Pulled Pork

This bbq pulled pork turns your classic american backyard barbecue into a Southwest-themed party by kicking up the flavors with red chile and mezcal. This slow-cooked meat is perfect on toasted buns, tortillas, crispy taco shells, or on your favorite southwest salad.

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Pistachio Panna Cotta cooled set and ready to enjoy

Pistachio Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta, a popular Italian dessert with origins from the Piedmont region, literally translates to “cooked cream”. But being that New Mexico is one of the three states that grow pistachios in the country, I thought it would be fun to combine my love of both in this pistachio panna cotta.

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HDT Citrus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto plated and ready for the table

Citrus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

This citrus salad is easy to make but doesn’t taste like it. The romaine is clean and crunchy, arugula adds a hint of pepper, the sharp bite of radicchio plays against the bright acidity of the orange and grapefruit, crispy prosciutto adds texture and a perfect hit of salt, while the parmesan and shallot act as very good friends, keeping the salad grounded and sensible.

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Hatch Green Chile Picnic Chicken Salad

This Picnic Chicken Salad is made for warm-weather picnics or backyard barbeques. It’s easy to make ahead, easy to make into sandwiches, and versatile enough to bring along on a hike or stash in your picnic basket for tailgating.

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HDT Calabacitas Benedict plated

Calabacitas Benedict

Calabacitas is wonderful in a bowl on its own, but it also happens to make my favorite southwestern style benedict of all time. This is a vegetarian recipe, but you could always add a slice of ham or bacon on top of the bread if you wish.

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New Mexican sipping hot chocolate in a ceramic cup

New Mexican Sipping Chocolate

Indulge in a cup of our Southwestern Sipping Hot Chocolate, inspired by the rich history of this ancient beverage. Chocolate, derived from the cacao bean, holds a storied past, cherished by ancient civilizations like the Mayans and Aztecs who believed it possessed mystical and energizing properties. We pay homage to this tradition by infusing our hot chocolate with a simple combination of chiles and cinnamon with a touch of southwestern flavors.

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HDT Green Chile Cheeseburger - plated

High Desert Green Chile Cheeseburger

This New Mexico-inspired green chile cheeseburger combines the heat of green or poblano chiles with the creamy richness of your favorite cheese, creating a mouthwatering fusion that will leave your taste buds craving more.

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High Desert Table - Easy Chicken Pozole - plated with jalapenos

Spring Chicken Posole Verde

When I spooned up a bowl of this Spring Posole for my husband last week, the first thing he said was “this tastes like New Mexico”. I cannot think of a better compliment than this.

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Red Chile Onion Dip with Appetizer Platter

Red Chile & Caramelized Onion Dip

This creamy, red-chile caramelized onion dip is perfect for crackers, sandwiches, crusty bread, charcuterie, and all the vegetables you can think of. Made with New Mexico Red Chiles, this appetizer is perfect for any party, picnic, or southwest gathering.

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Chef Marianne Sundquist

Hi, I'm Marianne!

I'm a restaurant chef turned private chef and writer. My goal is simple— to make it feel like we're hanging out in your kitchen, and I’m giving you all my best tips and tricks of the trade for simple, delicious, real food. The food I cook for my family and friends are the recipes you'll find here. Welcome!

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HDT BBQ Pulled Pork roasted sauced and ready to eat

Red Chile Mezcal BBQ Pulled Pork

Pistachio Panna Cotta cooled set and ready to enjoy

Pistachio Panna Cotta

HDT Citrus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto plated and ready for the table

Citrus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

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