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Old Plaza Cocktail - in a cocktail glass

Old Plaza Cocktail: The High Desert Vieux Carré

Marianne Sundquist
January 17, 2025

The Old Plaza Cocktail is a smoky and spicy twist on the classic Vieux Carré cocktail. It uses mezcal and pine liquor in place of rye whiskey and sweet vermouth, with optional infusions of red chiles, juniper berries, and lavender.

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HDT cloud cheesecake plated with whip cream and raspberries

Key Lime Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

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Marinated Chicken grilled and ready for Taco Night

Mouthwatering Marinated Chicken Tacos: Discover the Secret to Taco Night

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Quick and Easy Pickled Rhubarb in a jar

Quick & Easy Pickled Rhubarb

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Everyday Lemon Vinaigrette ready to serve

Everyday Vinaigrette

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Mezcal Margarita in a glass with a jalapeño slice

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

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Grapefruit Carpaccio

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Easy Bearnaise Sauce - in a blue bowl

Easy Bearnaise Sauce

Learn about the fascinating history of French sauces while making a delicious and easy Bearnaise sauce. This simplified recipe skips the fuss, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Danish Apple Kringle - out of the oven on a cutting board

Homemade Danish Apple Kringle

Learn how to make a delicious and easy homemade Danish Apple Kringle with this simple recipe. This classic Danish pastry is flaky, buttery, and perfect for any occasion.

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High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookies - in a bowl

High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookies

Learn how to make the best high altitude chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe. Perfect for chewy, crispy cookies every time!

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Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder - out of the oven

Mad Jack’s Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder: Oven-Baked BBQ Perfection

Recreate the flavors of Mad Jack’s Mountaintop BBQ at home with this slow-roasted, oven-baked pork shoulder recipe featuring a unique New Mexico-inspired rub. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and more!

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Beef and Red Chile Soup with fried egg

Hearty Beef, Squash, and Red Chile Soup

A versatile and warming soup that can be enjoyed any time of day. This hearty beef, squash, and red chile soup is perfect for using up winter squash and red chiles.

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Pumpkin Cupcake frosted and plated

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

There is no better time to make these Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes frosted with a light and airy whipped cream, and cream cheese frosting. They make great gifts for neighbors and friends and turn any day into a celebration of fall.

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Dutch Oven Turkey Pot Pie - Out of the oven

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Dutch Oven Turkey Pot Pie

This is hands down my favorite thing to make with leftover turkey and it comes with a story. The year I got…

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Poblano Potato Puree

Discover the perfect blend of creamy French-style pomme puree and spicy green chile in this Poblano Potato Puree recipe. Learn how to achieve smooth, luscious mashed potatoes with a flavorful twist of poblanos and garlic.

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Caramelized Onion & Red Chile Gravy Ceramic Bowl

Caramelized Onion & Red Chile Gravy

This make-ahead red chile gravy made with homemade turkey stock is the ultimate stress-free Thanksgiving side.

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HDT cloud cheesecake plated with whip cream and raspberries

Key Lime Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

This key lime cheesecake combines the tangy brightness of key lime pie with the creamy decadence of cheesecake, all on a crunchy gingersnap crust.

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New Mexico inspired recipes from a chef's southwest kitchen

Chef Marianne Sundquist

Marianne has been cooking for the better part of 20 years, studying at The French Culinary Institute in New York and working in restaurants in Minneapolis and Chicago. Since moving to Santa Fe, she cooks for private events, makes a handful of dry goods and shares seasonal recipes that celebrate the flavors found in the high desert.

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Easy Bearnaise Sauce - in a blue bowl

Easy Bearnaise Sauce

Danish Apple Kringle - out of the oven on a cutting board

Homemade Danish Apple Kringle

High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookies - in a bowl

High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookies

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