Recipes for a Happy Holiday
Seasonal Greetings in Albuquerque Photos by Eric Swanson At Los Poblanos, in pastoral Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (a rural island in Albuquerque’s urban sea), executive chef Jonathan Perno cooks…
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Posts From: January 2014
Early-Bird Breakfast
When the birds call, answer. But don't forget to pack a picnic breakfast of green-chile pastries and blue-corn muffins for your migration. Photography by Douglas Merriam Some say that native New…
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Cooking with Farmers Market Freshness
No meat? No problem! Create classic New Mexican recipes with fresh, vegetarian ingredients. Photography by Douglas Merriam To most people, New Mexican food may seem meat-driven and lard-laden. Not…
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No Stone Unturned
Michele Ostrove cherry-picks her favorite recipes using local stone-fruit. Photography by Douglas Merriam. “Peachy keen.” “A bowlful of cherries.” “A plum assignment.” “It’s the pits!” Our…
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Breaking Bread
Spanish traditions evolve in New Mexico—and tapas are no different. Michele Ostrove explores how to enjoy these dishes anew. Photography by Douglas Merriam. I’ve got to hand it to the Spanish for…
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Spice of Life
Salsa: It's not just for tomatoes anymore! Chef Rocky Durham experiments with such ingredients as pineapple, cucumber, and strawberries in these surprising summer sauces. Photography by Douglas…
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Heavenly Cooking
In honor of May's Feast Day of San Pasqual, patron saint of cooks and shepherds, Rocky Durham serves up New Mexico lamb recipes. Photography by Douglas Merriam | Illustration by Victoria de Almeida If…
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The Good Earth
Prepare trout the Native way by baking it in clay. For centuries, Native peoples have been cooking with clay. In New Mexico, the most commonly used clay is probably micaceous, gathered locally and…
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Wild Things
NEW MEXICO'S MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS boast some of the most sublime untamed settings. Taking a walk on the wild side, I found that in our enchanted forests you can go green without spending it. This month…
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Mixed Results
Above: From a chokecherry cocktail to a green-chile–infused take on the Bloody Mary, this New Year we celebrate the flavors of New Mexico. "DON'T CRY BECAUSE IT'S OVER. Smile because it happened.”…
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