This fall was a banner year for piñons, aka pine nuts, in northern New Mexico. We used this ancient food to cook from soup to nuts.
Soup
Ferry, bus, and nature hike lead to beachside lunch
In a single trip we explored the archipelago by ferry, rode past a castle, and walked through a nature preserve to Kanaans Trädgårdscafé.
Beer with us #1: Onion soup
Left with a bucket of assorted beers after the Super Bowl, we decided to cook with it rather than wait for balmy temps to drink it outdoors.
Green chile chowder an all-season pleaser
Green chile corn chowder with diced chicken takes advantage of the seasonal harvest but works well any time of year.
Legendary Western vibe still animates Las Vegas, NM
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Icelandic lobster soup warms a chill evening
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Tortilla soup: Mexico’s world class comfort bowl
Ubiquitous in the central highlands of Mexico, tortilla soup can be simple or fancy. But it’s always delicious and economical.
Clever recipes born of pantry cooking in pandemic
Born of necessity during the early stages of the pandemic, “The Art of Pantry Cooking” proves a useful resource even as restrictions ease.
Pepper and mint conjure memories of Turkiye
Spicy red pepper and heady mint are the key flavoring ingredients in red lentil soup, but adding grains provides a nice toothy texture.
Cock-a-leekie is a winter warmer with a Scottish burr
We confess that much of our usual menu reflects the sun-baked cuisines of the Mediterranean rim. … Cock-a-leekie is a winter warmer with a Scottish burrRead more
