Cooking Fresh Archives

Helado de Chocolate Oaxaqueño

Jun 17, 2026 | Dessert, Early Summer 2026, Recipes

Using chocolate that was not only made in Oaxaca but produced in-house made this ice cream that much more memorable.

Pollo Almendrado

Jun 9, 2026 | Early Summer 2026, Recipes

This version of Almond Mole leans on warm spices rather than chiles, making it milder and slightly sweeter than the more chile-forward moles.

Crema de Aguacate (Avocado Soup)

May 20, 2026 | Early Summer 2026, Recipes

For this Crema de Aguacate (Avocado Soup), choosing perfectly ripe avocados is essential.

Three Salsas

May 13, 2026 | Early Summer 2026, Game Night, Recipes

These three salsa recipes are rooted in tradition, each one distinct with just a few shifts in ingredients, bringing its own kind of brightness, heat, and character to the plate.

Roasted and Pickled Mushrooms

Apr 15, 2026 | Recipes, Spring 2026

This recipe celebrates mixing mushroom varieties for layers of texture and flavor.

Sautéed Garlicky Ginger Mushrooms

Apr 1, 2026 | Recipes, Spring 2026

Just about any mushroom mix will work in this aromatic and umami-forward Sautéed Garlicky Ginger Mushrooms recipe.

Roasted Mushroom Salad

Mar 25, 2026 | Recipes, Spring 2026

In this warm salad, chestnut mushrooms bring a naturally nutty sweetness, which is balanced by charred shallots and balsamic vinegar.

Pan-Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Mar 18, 2026 | Recipes, Spring 2026

Oyster mushrooms are ideal here for their tender, meaty texture and ability to soak up bold spices.

Rye Spaetzle, Root Veggies, and Gremolata

Feb 17, 2026 | Late Winter 2026, Recipes

Spaetzle—tiny, rustic dumplings made in kitchens from Germany to Slovenia and meaning “little
sparrow”—are one of the most forgiving, versatile varieties of pasta you can make and hold up beautifully for meal prep.

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Harissa, Lentils, and Mushrooms

Feb 10, 2026 | Late Winter 2026, Recipes

These roasted sweet potatoes are filled with a fragrant, spice-forward blend of mushrooms, lentils, and harissa, brightened with lemon, olives, and warm spices.

Chile-Sumac Meatballs and Sauce

Jan 28, 2026 | Late Winter 2026, Recipes

These Chile-Sumac Meatballs and Sauce deliver high-impact flavor on a modest budget.

Rum Cake

Dec 10, 2025 | Dessert, Early Winter 2025, Recipes

This Bundt cake recipe doesn’t use mixes and it leans heavily into rum, so be sure to use a good one.

Pear and Pecan Dutch Baby

Dec 2, 2025 | Early Winter 2025, Recipes

This Pear and Pecan Dutch Baby, a dramatic, puffed pancaked derived from a German pastry, perfectly showcases cast iron’s magic.

Sumac-Roasted Delicata Squash Focaccia

Nov 18, 2025 | Early Winter 2025, Recipes

These Sumac-Roasted Delicata Squash Focaccia rolls use a trusty old muffin tin for a new take on popular sheet-pan focaccias, where the bread becomes a canvas for seasonal produce.

Smoked Sweet Potato Soup

Nov 11, 2025 | Early Winter 2025, Recipes

This hearty soup combines the gentle heat of paprika, the deep aroma of smoked salt, and the comfort of butter, cream, and sweet potatoes.

Green Chile Butter

Oct 22, 2025 | Condiments, Fall 2025, Recipes

I’m in the school of “the more butter, the better.” And what could make butter better? Green...

Roasted Green Chile Beer Mustard

Oct 7, 2025 | Condiments, Fall 2025, Recipes

The variations you can create with this Roasted Green Chile Beer Mustard recipe are endless.

Salsa Macha

Sep 30, 2025 | Condiments, Fall 2025

This incredibly versatile salsa is delicious drizzled on over-easy eggs, spread on savory breakfast toast, stirred into sautéed mushrooms—you can put it on just about anything you can dream up.