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Summer Salad Nicoise

June 7, 2023 by Marianne Sundquist Leave a Comment

Summer Salad Nicoise plated with sliced eggs

Sometime towards the end of the 19th century, Salade Niçoise started popping up on restaurant menus along the blue coast of Nice in southern France. The core ingredients 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 … [Read more...] about Summer Salad Nicoise

Red Chile Mezcal BBQ Pulled Pork

June 2, 2023 by Marianne Sundquist Leave a Comment

HDT BBQ Pulled Pork roasted sauced and ready to eat

For years my go-to way of preparing pulled pork revolved around the idea of submerging caramelized meat in the oven with broth and aromatics (like onion, garlic, cilantro stems, and a jalapeno) over low heat for many hours, sometimes even overnight in the crock pot. I have always loved braising because eventually all of the toughness disappears, not only creating strands of … [Read more...] about Red Chile Mezcal BBQ Pulled Pork

Pistachio Panna Cotta

May 31, 2023 by Marianne Sundquist Leave a Comment

Pistachio Panna Cotta cooled set and ready to enjoy

Panna Cotta, a popular Italian dessert with origins from the Piedmont region, literally translates to “cooked cream”. This sweet treat of sweetened cream set with gelatin has been spotted across the globe in various forms and names, dating back to the 13th century when an almost identical version, Moos Hwit, was discovered in a Danish cookbook.  The beauty of panna … [Read more...] about Pistachio Panna Cotta

Hatch Green Chile Picnic Chicken Salad

May 26, 2023 by Marianne Sundquist Leave a Comment

When warm weather arrives, my family can’t wait to get outside. We take more walks, go adventuring around town and look for any and all excuses to light up the grill. This Picnic Chicken Salad is made for days like these. 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 at the … [Read more...] about Hatch Green Chile Picnic Chicken Salad

High Desert Green Chile Cheeseburger

May 13, 2023 by Marianne Sundquist Leave a Comment

HDT Green Chile Cheeseburger - plated

There is so much about cooking and eating in the Southwest that is special, including green chile cheeseburgers which top the list for me, especially during the grilling season. I think about burgers made in other places and all the care and effort that goes into coming up with the most creative combination of toppings, or signature burger patties, but at the end of the day it … [Read more...] about High Desert Green Chile Cheeseburger

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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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