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Calabacitas Benedict

May 22, 2023 by Marianne Sundquist Leave a Comment

HDT Calabacitas Benedict plated

Calabacitas “little squash”, is a dish with many names, and variations and steeped in New Mexico history originating from Native American Pueblos dating back to the 16th century. As with most foods unique to this area, the finished dish is only the starting point for the many opportunities to learn about the foods, people, and history that make up the heart and soul of the … [Read more...] about Calabacitas Benedict

Biscochito French Toast 

April 17, 2023 by Marianne Sundquist Leave a Comment

Biscochito French Toast

This recipe is entirely inspired by the state cookie of New Mexico, the biscochito (or bizcochito), and more specifically its spice combination of cinnamon, sugar, and ground anise seeds. I don’t often make individual slices of french toast, but I’m a huge fan of baked french toast, where extra egg mixture is poured over layers of bread resulting in a … [Read more...] about Biscochito French Toast 

Rhubarb, Lavender, and Red Chile Crisp

April 3, 2023 by Marianne Sundquist Leave a Comment

Rhubarb Lavender Red Chile Crisp with whipped cream

Aside from the perfectly ripe nectarine or plum, my favorite fruit for any baked good is rhubarb. It’s naturally tart and easily transitions into a perfect combination of sweet & sour with the addition of something sweet, in this case, brown sugar. If the idea of rhubarb on its own is too pucker-inducing for you, feel free to add strawberries, blueberries, apricots, or a … [Read more...] about Rhubarb, Lavender, and Red Chile Crisp

Simple Cinnamon Rolls

March 12, 2023 by Marianne Sundquist Leave a Comment

Simple Cinnamon Rolls Plated

Is it frivolous to spend a morning cooking or baking when the world seems to be falling apart? Not one bit. One of my favorite things about cooking is its ability to ground us — to home, to people around us, to ourselves, to gratitude, to our senses. It gets us away from the computer and into the kitchen. It quiets our minds, even for a bit. Normally, cinnamon rolls in our … [Read more...] about Simple Cinnamon Rolls

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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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