NM2007 - Dining - A Taste of the Southwest

Leading local chefs have a perfect meal for you!

By Robert W. Ross, Jr.

Stunning landscapes and cultural diversity set the scene for a distinctively New Mexican culinary experience. Some James Beard Award cookbook writers and chefs — including Deborah Madison, Cheryl and Bill Jamison, and Lois Ellen Frank — live and work in New Mexico. We asked them to share their thoughts about what makes the local cuisine so special.

Deborah Madison »»
The Galisteo resident has authored Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone and The Savory Way, both named Julia Child Cookbooks of the Year by the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Cheryl & Bill Jamison »»
"America's first couple of outdoor cooking," Cheryl and Bill Jamison are among the nation's most lauded writers with three James Beard Awards and numerous other honors to their credit.

Lois Ellen Frank »»
A James Beard Award winner for her book Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations, Lois Ellen Frank is a photographer and chef based in Santa Fe.