Kyya Chocolate
The glass door swung open and a burst of air warmed my face and the deep, earthy, fruity sweet smell of chocolate healed the soul. Smell is the most powerful of all senses and I was instantly transported to one of my favorite hangouts in Santa Fe, a sipping chocolate house. I knew this trip to Kyya was about to get real.
Chipotle Onion Soup
It’s the comfort of a long cooked soup but comes together in a fraction of the time. It’s sweet, buttery, smokey, and a little spicy.
Carmine, a Vibrant Red Dye
Cochineal insect is a natural source for red dye used in food and textiles.
New Mexican Frito Pie
Frito Pie is the ultimate comfort food. The crunch of the chips, the spice of the chile, gooey cheese, and freshness of raw vegetables is pretty hard to beat.
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Yogurt
The cauliflower has a boldness from the sugars caramelizing during the roasting process that’s combined with the complexity of browned onions and sits on a yogurt tahini sauce that is slightly tart, slightly deep, and a bit fruity that makes for a perfect side dish.
Fig and Walnut Salad with Ginger Pomegranate Vinaigrette
The dried figs bring a sweet warmth to a salad that is balanced by salty Parmesan cheese which is highlighted against the earthy and subtle walnuts. It’s all tied together with a vinaigrette that brings out the complexities of flavors and textures.
Chocolate Orange Beet Cake with Cream Cheese Walnut Icing
Here’s the elegant, more sophisticated sister to the red velvet cake. It’s more orange than chocolate.
Green Chile Stew
It’s bold and deep with a copious amount of roasted green chile that brings a charred sweetness that warms the soul from the inside out.
Shrimp and Corn Soup
It’s bold and spicy. You can call it summery with its abundance of corn and shrimp but will hold its own with the best of winter soups because of its depth of flavor.
Avocado and Orange Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Avocado and orange salad brings the perfect amount of creaminess, brightness, and sweetness to your plate.
Smothered Snap Beans
They’re reliant, easy, delicious, and comforting. With their subtle smoky flavor, they pair well with almost any main dish by bringing out the deeper notes of the other dish.
Orange, Pomegranate, and Almond Salad with Orange Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Bring on the freshness with this salad that will liven the depths of winter. This Orange, Pomegranate, and Almond salad appeals to the eyes with vibrant orange and deep red colors along with the brightness and lightness that we crave in the midst of heavy winter dishes
Jalapeno, Ham, and Cheese Rolls
These little bites of delight jazz up the humble sandwich yet are simple to pack and easy to make. It’s bold, a bit spicy, and a little sweet. With no crumbs or drips, it makes for a perfect road trip or party food.
Potato Balls
These little balls of delight are crunchy on the outside and cloud-like fluff on the inside.
Red Bean Gumbo
Red bean gumbo brings the comfort of “Monday beans” but makes it special with the added complexity of roux and eggs.
Blueberry Lime Parfait
Blueberry Lime Parfait is fruity and bright and a great way to end a hearty meal.
Orange Braised and Glazed Butternut Squash
Not only does the Orange Braised and Glazed Butternut Squash have some of the bright elements of orange zest, but it also has a comforting complexity of caramelizing the natural sugars of the squash and orange juice which is enhanced with nutmeg.
Brown Butter and Garlic Cauliflower Soup
This soup has flavor for days with warm notes of brown butter and earthy tones of fried garlic and pecans that is tied together with the brightness of balsamic vinegar and pomegranate seeds.
