A simple sauce can make a variety of snacks and meals completely new and exciting. This tomato mezcal jam is one of those recipes.

Just-picked cherries are one of the best gifts of summer.

Roasted apricots and whipped feta dish is sure to steal the spotlight.

A versatile apricot habanero salsa takes pork chops to another level.

This frozen torte makes a refreshing ending to a delicious summer meal.

This Desert Sage Cocktail will undoubtedly be my go-to all summer long and is surprisingly versatile, as all staple recipes usually are.

This recipe calls for filets, but if you’re up for it, you can easily grill a whole fish, too.

Father’s Day, graduations, weddings … June is full of special occasions, and these brownies would be welcome at any of them.

This recipe for grilled skirt steak with poblano chimichurri is a perfect staple recipe for summer grilling for a few reasons.

This lemon cake with a lemon filling and berry topping is as pleasing to look at as it is to eat.

These potatoes are seared similarly to meat, adding butter and aromatics at the end before transferring the pan to a high-heat oven to finish cooking.

Make the most of your farmers market haul. 

How to put the fresh finds of the farmers market front and center

This recipe is the easiest, direct-heat approach that will work no matter what kind of grill you have.

A layer of lime curd takes this cheesecake to the next level.

Butter, pecans and brown sugar — the words alone can make your mouth water.

While slaw is usually considered a summer barbecue accompaniment, it feels like a pity for one season to claim slaw all for itself.

This egg-based sauce dresses up everything from toast to sautéed or grilled green vegetables, potatoes, fish, chicken, sandwiches, burgers and brats.

A spoonful of this dessert will satisfy your cravings without a trip to a coffee house.

When my husband and I lived in Chicago, one of our favorite date nights involved going to one of the many steakhouses near our tiny studio apartment for dinner.

This peanut bar cookie boasts a buttery, brown-sugar crust embracing a caramel-like layer flavored by peanut butter chips and topped by honey-roasted and salted peanuts — a double-peanut whammy made even better by the addictive play between sweet and salty tastes.

Everything about an artichoke dinner feels both simple and special: We each get our own. A single artichoke in a bowl reminds me of a still-life photograph or painting. And there are little cups of melted butter involved.

This week, I wanted to share an Easter treat from one of my favorite organizations in New Mexico, Three Sisters Kitchen.

Light, moist, tender, with a lovely play between sweet berries and the tartness of lemon, this cake will bring springtime to your Easter celebration, even if it’s snow…

One of my family’s favorite snacks are store-bought cheesy crackers, so I suppose it was only a matter of time before I attempted this crunchy delight at home.

This week, when I made chocolate pudding, I found myself hoping one of my boys will remember it. Maybe they will make it for their family someday. 

Use the included mocha frosting or try a simple dark or white chocolate ganache, or a drizzle of raspberry sauce with fresh berries.

One of the best recent chapters in what I like to call the “Santa Fe Shuffle” was the expansion of popular doughnut food truck Craft into a brick-and-mortar location on the south side.

When I think of pesto, I almost immediately think of the summery delights of basil. But on a recent trip to the farmers market, a variety of green shoots adorned many farmers' tables. 

A trip to the farmers market offers a reminder that there are many meals to be had from what’s growing in hoop houses.

A shortbread crust cradles a caramel-like filling, subtly flavored by apricot preserves and studded with sliced almonds.

The overnight process gives flavors without the fuss.

Not all cookies are sweet, and savory ones, like these shortbread pennies, are a pleasant surprise — fun to make and to serve.

I went all-in for the most delicious tacos I could think of and braised five pounds of beef brisket the day before.

Nothing says 'I love you' like a classic French beef bourguignon with a New Mexico twist.

Its rich taste and visual appeal will please a wide audience.

This bitter green with buds that resemble broccoli makes a wonderful side or a whole meal in 10 minutes.

Santa Fe's chocolatiers offer something for everyone this Valentine's Day.

Think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey are a winning combination? How about chocolate, cherries and hazelnuts?

No part of making this Italian rice feels like a chore — rather more of a gift.

This lightly sweetened loaf is a treat with coffee and a perfect pairing for soups and stews.

Writer Kristen Cox Roby pays Madrid a long-overdue visit, creating a food- and drink-centric itinerary for the whole family.

Based on butter chicken, this soup can be enjoyed for multiple meals.

This winter salad is a nook-and-cranny salad, meaning no gentle tossing required.

If you need a little inspiration, a trip to the recently reinvigorated Chomp food hall might be just the thing.

Quite simply, the eggnog flip tastes like maybe the best cocktail you’ve ever had. Really.