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Everyday Southwest Stew

Winter

holding a plated Grapefruit Carpaccio salad

Spring

Mezcal Margarita in a glass with a jalapeño slice

Summer

Marinated Chicken grilled and ready for Taco Night

Fall

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Old Plaza Cocktail - in a cocktail glass

Old Plaza Cocktail: The High Desert Vieux Carré

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

Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder - out of the oven

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

Beef and Red Chile Soup with fried egg

Hearty Beef, Squash, and Red Chile Soup

Pumpkin Cupcake frosted and plated

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Dutch Oven Turkey Pot Pie - Out of the oven

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Dutch Oven Turkey Pot Pie

HDT Poblano Potato Puree Plated

Poblano Potato Puree

Caramelized Onion & Red Chile Gravy Ceramic Bowl

Caramelized Onion & Red Chile Gravy

HDT cloud cheesecake plated with whip cream and raspberries

Key Lime Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Green Chile Risotto in a bowl

Fire-Roasted Green Chile Risotto

Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas - Plated with sauce

Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas

Spice up your dinner routine with this easy-to-follow and mouthwatering green chile stacked enchiladas recipe. This authentic recipe features roasted New Mexico or Anaheim Green Chiles, flavorful corn tortillas, succulent rotisserie chicken, and a generous layer of melted Jack Cheese.

This Rotisserie Chicken Stock - in a bowl

Rotisserie Chicken Stock

Create a rich and flavorful chicken stock by simmering a leftover Rotisserie chicken with aromatic vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and celery. This Rotisserie Chicken Stock is a savory and versatile base for soups, stews, and sauces.

High Desert Eggnog - jar with coupe glass and pine branches

High Desert Eggnog Flip

The High Desert Eggnog Flip is a uniquely inspired concoction, drawing influence from the classic flip cocktail by renowned bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler. Blending eggs, sugar, milk, cream, mezcal, and cognac, this simplified method yields a delightful eggnog with the option for aging to enhance complexity, though a short chilling time still results in a superb drink, recommended to be enjoyed within a week for optimal freshness.

High Desert Eggnog - in a coupe glass with pine branches

Classic High Desert Eggnog

There are so many options when it comes to this classic High Desert Eggnog. You can use the spices that sound good to you. You can leave out the alcohol. You can use the egg whites for an omelet, or you could whip them to peaks and fold them into the cold eggnog for an extra frothy lift.

Pinon Chocolate Chip Cookies - hand holding a stack of cookies

Discover Santa Fe’s Sweet Haven: Chainé’s Piñon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Explore the charming Burro Alley in Santa Fe, where Modern Folk Ware and Chainé create a sweet haven for locals. Dive into the story of Chainé Pena’s passion for desserts and her famous Piñon Chocolate Chip Cookies. Learn the art of baking these treats at home with Chainé’s exclusive recipe.

Red Chile Caramel Corn - with a Christmas tree

Red Chile Caramel Corn

This recipe is an easy and delicious snack that is perfect for any holiday or potluck occasion. The sweet and classic treat makes it a crowd-pleaser, while the red chile powder adds a festive kick. This Red Chile Caramel Corn is easy to make and requires no special skills or equipment.

Easy Apple Crisp Crumble in a ceramic bowl with ice cream

Easy Apple Crisp Crumble: Quick, Delicious, and Perfectly Sweet

Indulge in the delightful aroma of baked apples with this easy apple crisp crumble recipe. A quick and satisfying dessert that takes less than 30 minutes to assemble, featuring a delicious blend of spices and a crunchy topping. Perfect for any occasion, and the natural sweetness of the apples makes it a special treat. Try it with a sprinkle of High Desert Salt for an extra flavor kick!

Turkey Noodle Soup - in a ceramic bowl with spoon

Heartwarming Turkey Noodle Soup

Discover the therapeutic power of cooking in challenging times with this heartwarming Turkey Noodle Soup. Customizable and leftover-friendly, this recipe is full of gentle, yet deeply satisfying flavor.

Slow Cooker Beef and Chile Stew - in a bowl with spoon

Slow Cooker Beef & Chile Stew

Indulge in the warmth and ease of this Slow Cooker Beef & Chile Stew, a hearty one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with nourishing ingredients, including beef stew meat and a medley of vegetables, this recipe delivers deep, flavorful satisfaction. Discover the joy of batch cooking as you freeze portions for later or savor it with an egg on top for a comforting breakfast.

New Mexico-Inspired Thumbprint Cookies - plated with raspberry jam

New Mexico-Inspired Thumbprint Cookies with Pecans and Raspberry Jam

Discover a delightful twist on a classic with these New Mexico-inspired thumbprint cookies. This recipe incorporates pecans and Heidi’s Raspberry Jam for a unique holiday treat. Learn how to achieve the perfect texture and taste, and explore the versatility of this beloved cookie style.

Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates plated with sauce

Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates: A Taste of Avec in Your Kitchen

Recreate the magic of a beloved Chicago restaurant with this recipe for chorizo stuffed bacon wrapped dates. Filled with chorizo, wrapped in bacon, and roasted to perfection, these mouthwatering bites are perfect for fall gatherings or game-day snacking. For a vegetarian twist, try stuffing with fresh goat cheese and pair with your favorite chile sauce.

Marinated Chicken grilled and ready for Taco Night

Mouthwatering Marinated Chicken Tacos: Discover the Secret to Taco Night

Elevate your taco night with this flavorful marinated chicken tacos recipe. Learn tips for grilling juicy chicken breasts and discover the secret ingredient, fish sauce, for an umami punch.

Glazed Pumpkin Bundt Cake

High Altitude Pumpkin Spice & Olive Oil Bundt Cake

This olive oil bundt cake recipe contains a hearty dose of pumpkin and spice making it the perfect dessert treat for fall with friends.

Quick and Easy Pickled Rhubarb in a jar

Quick & Easy Pickled Rhubarb

This fast and easy recipe for pickled rhubarb is not only perfectly complete, but it also might be the most magical way to use rhubarb I have come across. Use it on grilled meats, as a refreshing salad topping, or on a charcuterie plate.

Everyday Lemon Vinaigrette ready to serve

Everyday Vinaigrette

This everyday lemon vinaigrette makes a lunchtime salad simple, it’s easy to grab for dipping raw vegetables in for a snack, sometimes I find myself drizzling some inside a sandwich or in a chicken, tuna, pasta, or grain salad, or on top of all types of grilled vegetables. The bottom line? An everyday vinaigrette is more savvy and useful than it might appear.

Mezcal Margarita in a glass with a jalapeño slice

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

This spicy mezcal margarita combines the smoky and earthy notes of mezcal with the bright and tangy flavors of lime. Sit back and vibe out with friends with the smoldering allure that elevates this classic margarita experience.

HDT - Sq - Goat Cheese Frittata - in a rustic bowl ready for brunch

Mushroom, Poblano & Goat Cheese Frittata

If you’re ever tasked with making breakfast, brunch or lunch for a crowd, this frittata recipe might be right up your alley. I’m not sure it gets easier than this. No eggs cooked to order. The vegetables can be easily cooked the day before, and all that’s required is a quick whisk of the eggs, a sprinkling of vegetables and cheese before throwing it in the oven for less than a half hour and voila!

holding a plated Grapefruit Carpaccio salad

Grapefruit Carpaccio

Usually, carpaccio refers to meat or fish that is pounded thin and served raw. But with the grapefruit thinly sliced and spread across the bottom of a plate, this simple carpaccio recipe has a visual similarity that cannot be ignored.

Summer Salad Nicoise plated with sliced eggs

Summer Salad Nicoise

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

pan searing the steak

Pan-Seared Steak Method

This method will teach you how to cook a mouth-watering pan-seared steak indoors in a cast iron pan. When I don’t have a grill, this is hands down my favorite technique for cooking a well-seasoned steak.

HDT High Altitude Chocolate Cake with white frosting

High Altitude Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Baking at higher altitudes can be an unpredictable challenge. This luscious chocolate cake is perfect for your high-elevation baking adventures.

Biscochito French Toast

Biscochito French Toast 

This Biscochito French Toast 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. This is the perfect dish when you’re cooking breakfast or brunch for a crowd.

Rhubarb Lavender Red Chile Crisp with whipped cream

Rhubarb, Lavender, and Red Chile Crisp

The floral notes from the lavender and the slight heat from the chile bounce off the bright fruit that has mellowed and melted into this decadent, slightly caramelized rhubarb crisp.

Molten Chocolate Chile Cake Plated

Molten Chocolate Chile Cakes

This recipe launches off the sturdy foundation of the classic molten cake recipe from world-renowned French Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The story goes that his wife fell for him when she tasted his Molten Chocolate Cake. The only variation here is the addition of cinnamon and red chile to give it that Southwestern high desert touch.

Cochinita Pibil Chile Tacos

Cochinita Pibil Chile Tacos

This is a slow-cooker taco recipe that comes from our constant craving for the unequivocal Cochinita Pibil sandwich and our never-ending love for tacos.

Everyday Southwest Stew

Everyday Southwest Stew

This simple recipe for everyday stew allows for almost endless variations while keeping a Southwestern style at its core.

Simple Cinnamon Rolls Plated

Simple Cinnamon Rolls

These easy cream cheese frosted cinnamon rolls can be prepped the night before with an overnight rise or made the morning of for a delicious breakfast treat.

High Desert Everything Marinade - Pre-grill alt

High Desert Everything Marinade

This is a marinade that celebrates the flavors of New Mexico and at the same time is highly versatile and can be used on all kinds of foods with equally delightful results.

Whole Roasted Chicken

Simple Oven Roasted Whole Chicken

The easiest dry cooking method for oven roasting a well-seasoned, juicy, crispy-skinned whole chicken.

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