Green chile Frito pie
This New Mexican green chile Frito pie is a tangle of corn chips topped with a green chili instead of the usual red.

This New Mexican green chile Frito pie is a tangle of corn chips topped with a green chili instead of the usual red.

These chewy chocolate chip cookies have a lively kick from roasted green chiles. A handful of sweet pecans adds a bit of crunch.

Summer squash, zucchini, corn, and chorizo are nestled into corn tortillas and topped with avocado for this late summer taco. An excellent way to use up your garden’s bounty.

Jalapeños, tomatillos, and garlic come together in a tangy salsa verde ranch dressing that livens up these crisp, broiled wings.

This blueberry cornbread has joyful bursts of tart and sweet blueberries in each bite. Good with a pat of butter, but also so soft it can be eaten on its own, hot out of the oven.

Smoky and sweet baked beans made with Dr Pepper and bacon. Welcome at backyard gathering and potlucks, as they make a fine companion to ribs, brisket, or any other smoked or grilled meats.

This mango frozen yogurt is a smooth, creamy, frozen dessert spiced with cardamom and easily made in the blender.

If you like the marriage of succulent meat with spicy chipotles, you should try pork tinga, a Pueblan stewed dish of pork and chorizo that makes a fine filling for tacos.

Creamy pasta primavera tossed with mushrooms, asparagus, peas, bacon, and bock beer. A quick and easy dish that’s perfect for spring!

These strawberry oatmeal scones are rich and buttery yet still feel virtuous. But it’s the softened berries that I love the most, as they add a jam-like burst of flavor to each bite.