It’s a humbling and majestic thing to live in New Mexico as an Italian chef from the Midwest. It’s like landing on a different culinary planet. A planet where flavors transcend, reach deeply into the land and sky, and then reappear in a simmering pot of green chile sauce. Enchanted lavender A good example of this is lavender. I mostly had experienced lavender in … [Read more...] about Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas
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Discover Santa Fe’s Sweet Haven: Chainé’s Piñon Chocolate Chip Cookies
A few blocks west of the plaza, nestled between Palace Avenue and San Francisco Street you’ll find Burro Alley, paved with cobblestones and the resonance of old Santa Fe. At one point the alley served as a place for burros to park and unload firewood. Now it's a quiet, pedestrian-friendly, just off-the-beaten-path home for a handful of local businesses. One of my favorite … [Read more...] about Discover Santa Fe’s Sweet Haven: Chainé’s Piñon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Easy Apple Crisp Crumble: Quick, Delicious, and Perfectly Sweet
There are few desserts as satisfying as an apple crisp. Within minutes of hitting the oven, the scent of baking apples, spice, and toasted oats fills the kitchen in the most delightful way. Over the last week I’ve been in the kitchen cooking all kinds of foods and out of everything I made last week, this easy apple crisp crumble not only emerged as the favorite sweet treat at … [Read more...] about Easy Apple Crisp Crumble: Quick, Delicious, and Perfectly Sweet
New Mexico-Inspired Thumbprint Cookies with Pecans and Raspberry Jam
We are entering the time of year when the smell of cookies baking in the oven just feels right. Yesterday I started making these New Mexico-Inspired Thumbprint Cookies as my husband and kids were getting ready to run some errands around town. The dough came together so quickly that by the time I put it in the fridge to rest, the kids were still getting dressed. Those of you … [Read more...] about New Mexico-Inspired Thumbprint Cookies with Pecans and Raspberry Jam
High Altitude Pumpkin Spice & Olive Oil Bundt Cake
This weekend I went on a hike with a friend and saw the first cluster of leaves turning gold. I stopped at the store, picked up a can of pumpkin puree, and headed home, knowing that I’d have all of the other ingredients I needed to whip up this hearty dose of pumpkin and spice. It’s true, the basic components for this recipe are foods you probably already have hanging … [Read more...] about High Altitude Pumpkin Spice & Olive Oil Bundt Cake