Cozy Mexican eatery is making its mark amid pandemic, but chef-owner has much more up his sleeve

When you can’t grab takeout, this curry chicken and noodles recipe comes to the rescue.

When it comes to dessert making, I have one thing on my mind: ease. Many variables are at play, so let’s be honest — a lot can go wrong. There’s time, temperature, hum…

The flavor, more subtle and nuanced than raw garlic, is something akin to balsamic vinegar or tamarind — satisfyingly sweet, but with just a touch of tartness.

For terrific tacos, flavor your filling with this chile paste  

I was reminded recently about the many health benefits of beans, so I’ve been trying to incorporate them more into our day-to-day meals. I’m happy to report I have dec…

Paloma has quietly been serving one of the most creative takeout restaurant meals in Santa Fe.

Make memories with this simple, satisfying dish.

No matter what the weather brings, this is a stew that will offer warmth and nourishment.

Santa Fe Build-A-Bowl is a flavorful answer to takeout dining amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

This curry soup is inspired by Thai food and uses a red curry paste found in almost any international grocery aisle.

Haley Crumbacher became owner of the lovely little spot at 228 Old Santa Fe Trail just 10 days before the coronavirus lockdown began in March.

This punch calls for a dry sparkling wine as the base but is just as delicious without it if you want to use sparkling water instead.

This holiday season, I wanted to sip on something that would warm me all the way through on cold days.

At the grocery store around Christmas one year, I saw a pack of cooked and peeled chestnuts. I didn’t have a plan for what to do with them but … chestnuts! Into the ca…

My friend brought Christmas to my doorstep on a recent night.

Lois Ellen Frank of Red Mesa, a catering company specializing in Native American cuisine, shares her recipe for green chile enchiladas.

Three easy-to-make gift ideas for the holidays

The already-bustling parking lot at the corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail is practically packed for the holidays.

This is hands-down my favorite thing to make with leftover turkey, and it comes with a story. The year I got married also happened to be the year I got my first cookin…

Thanksgiving presents a test for even the most organized cooks. Some glorious farmers market vegetables might upend your side dish plans; a guest’s late-breaking speci…

Onions are a staple of cooking in almost every cuisine and season. They’re so common that you probably have one variety or another around the house. But what happens w…

With the holidays around the corner, I wanted to share with you four of my favorite holiday sides. All of these recipes lean toward the skip-the-fuss-and-bring-loads-o…

Here are the two pies I make each year on Thanksgiving for my family.

From Back Road and Pizza Centro to Dion’s, Upper Crust and beyond, Santa Fe has no shortage of pizza options. And perfect-pie preferences are just as varied — my own t…

One of my favorite lessons I have learned over the past year is a simple one. We need fun. We need to find it and make it whenever we can. When life is feeling stressf…

A part of me hesitated to share this recipe because of its simplicity. But then I thought again. Sometimes the beauty of a dish is because against all temptations, we …

In the wide world of cooking, steak is, ostensibly, one of the least complicated foods to prepare. Fanatics can and will go deep on the subject, but what’s basically r…

We met in a parking lot just off the interstate, texting vehicle makes and models until we made eye contact. Masks fastened, we made the handoff quickly. I slid the bo…

This chili might take a bit of time to make initially, but boy, does it deliver. 

This recipe tastes like fall, smells like fall and feels like fall.

As the days get shorter, I’m spending as much time as possible outside with the kids soaking up the warm sun, cool air and golden leaves. With the urge to enjoy these …

Word’s been spreading about the birria tacos at Fusion Tacos on Airport Road, where they’re sold four to a plate or 10 to a platter.

This isn’t an everyday breakfast, but it’s certainly a celebration.

With summer vegetables still rolling in, this chicken noodle soup reaches new heights with the addition of corn and chile.

Let’s make a list of all the things the coronavirus pandemic has canceled.

Chef Marianne Sundquist had heard of fire cider for years before she attempted to make her own.

Chilly nights are right around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to share an end-of-summer celebration.

Festivals may be on hold, but there's still a place to get a funnel cake or ribbon fires.

In celebration of stone fruits everywhere that have survived the year, chef Marianne Sundquist shares the recipe for a mouthwatering salad. 

David “Uncle DT” Thom may have launched the perfect pandemic restaurant — completely by coincidence.

It’s been a long summer, and I have never been so excited to welcome the cozy shift to fall. The leaves on my neighbor’s aspen, which shimmer outside my bedroom window…

This delightful dessert is a celebration of summer flavors and dreamy textures. 

With autumn and colder weather around the corner and no end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic, many people may be cooking at home more often during the months ahead…

When I was young, pasta salad fell into two categories: A creamy concoction in which mayonnaise held together elbow macaroni, vegetables and ham; or a vinaigrette-styl…

In the middle of a pandemic, as it turns out, you savor life’s little pleasures even more.