A prohibition era, honey-sweetened, lemon and gin cocktail featured in the speakeasy scene in Yellowstone’s 1923.

Sonoran Hot Dog recipe from the Tucson, Arizona James Beard American Classics winner. Excerpted from the Taste of Tucson cookbook.

Soft flour tortillas on the outside, crispy corn tortilla chips inside! Grilled meat! Cheese! Everything you always wanted in a quesadilla!

Roasted corn kernels in a creamy, cheesy sauce seasoned with chile and lime, inspired by Elote en Vaso sold by snack shops & street vendors.

Old West style vegetarian chili recipe made with black beans, and plant-based beef and dairy.

These vegan Chile Colorado Tostadas with Crispy Tofu from my Taste of Tucson cookbook are low in calories but big on flavor.

So quick and easy; you can make this satisfying Sonoran Style Mexican chicken soup from my Taste of Tucson cookbook in 30 minutes or less!

Open-faced Sonoran style Mexican breakfast sandwiches – Recipe from the Taste of Tucson cookbook by Jackie Alpers.

Excerpt from The Taste of Tucson cookbook by Jackie Alpers. Spicy, salty and creamy yet crisp and bright.

Brazilian chocolate truffles rolled in colorful rainbow sprinkles. Recipe is an excerpt from Sprinkles! cookbook by Jackie Alpers.

Recipe from the Sprinkles cookbook for salty-sweet treats that make great homemade holiday gifts or party fare.

Vegetarian recipe for peppers stuffed with “nachos supreme” from the new Sonoran cookbook, Taste of Tucson.

An all-purpose salsa that can be used for dipping, for seasoning, and as a taco sauce. From the Taste of Tucson Cookbook by Jackie Alpers

Recipe for Sonoran-style red or white menudo from the Taste of Tucson by Jackie Alpers.

Sneak peek recipe from Taste of Tucson Sonoran Style Recipe Inspired by the Rich culture of Southern Arizona by Jackie Alpers

A spicy and sweet muddled whisky cocktail with a secret ingredient!

Making authentic cowboy steaks is really easy. Recipe from Jackie Alpers’ new cookbook Taste of Tucson.

How to make a healthier version of the classic comfort food dish. Uses whole grain pasta.

These kid-friendly fun, festive frozen fruit bites with rainbow sprinkles are a healthy summer snack.

Gooey, Creamy, Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casseroles served in cute ramekins are the perfect comfort food.

A super-cheesy, version of the popular Mexican restaurant appetizer that’s grain free, gluten-free and low-carb. Served with Chipotle Crema.

Pizza flavored spaghetti squash: It is good for you, it’s fairly low in calories, is very filling… and it tastes like pizza. So it’s win-win