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Western Americana Recipes

dehydrated dried green and yellow chile rings in for chili powder

Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes

food photography of a fresh bulb of fennel with the leaves and stalk - vegetable

Vegan Sonoran tostada topped with crispy tofu tossed in red chile sauce, radishes, green onion and olives

thai grilled chicken thighs recipe photo

Sonoran Recipes from a Cookbook Author and Food Photographer. Traditional and modern Sonoran dishes from the Arizona-Mexico borderlands, tested, written, and photographed by Jackie Alpers

Taste of Tucson: Sonoran Style Recipes

Ground beef patties folded into handmade tortillas and then friend before loading with the traditional toppings. One of our iconic Tucson dishes. Food photography and article by Jackie Alpers.

Brownie Dessert Pan Pizzas in a cast iron skillet with pretzels, mini candy bars and chocolate drizzle

rainbow sprinkles compound butter log cut into rounds on a blue butter dish

Sprinkles!: Recipes and Ideas for Rainbowlicious Desserts

Super spicy Sonoran style BBQ hot wings. Recipe and food photography by cookbook author Jackie Alpers

Sonoran style Charro cowboy beans recipe photo by Jackie Alpers from her cookbook Taste of Tucson, Sonoran Style Recipes Cookbook by Jackie Alpers

Southwestern Recipes

chicken tortilla soup served with avocado and tortilla chips

Soups and Stews

Cincinnachos! Cincinnati-Style Chili Cheese Nachos:

slim jims, beer nuts and nacho cheese spread on bagel

Snack of the Day!

Sonoran style salsa chicken tacos served protein style. Recipe and food photography by Taste of Tucson Cookbook author Jackie Alpers.

Mexican street corn roasted corn kernels in a cheesy, creamy sauce

a single mini pepper stuffed with cheese and garnished with a purple basil leaf

chunky avocado guacamole with tomato, cheese and serrano chile in a glass bowl

Sauces, Salsas and Dips

Most Maker Sandwich made with leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and a gravy soaked dinner roll.

Chicken liver pate bites on pork rinds with pickles

wedge salad photo by Jackie Alpers

Salads & Dressing

Traditional and modern Sonoran recipes from the Arizona-Mexico borderlands, tested, written, and photographed by Jackie Alpers.

Recipes | Jackie Alpers

Vegan Sonoran tostada topped with crispy tofu tossed in red chile sauce, radishes, green onion and olives

Recipe Developer

tortilla crust mushroom pizza with exotic lions mane and blue oyster mushrooms. Recipe and food photography by Jackie Alpers for Discover Marana

Paleo, Keto & Low Carb

squares of Parmesan Pepperoni Crustless Pizza

Movies and TV Show Recipes

Cincinnati Turkey chili made with turkey topped with cheese, onion, red kidney beans and hot sauce

Midwestern Food

dehydrated dried green and yellow chile rings in for chili powder

BLT Lettuce wrap with bacon, romaine and mayo

fairy bread sandwiches with Sprinkles and purple star cutouts

Matzo Molletes Rancheros with a fried egg

Italian stallion hot dog recipe photo

sweet corn paletas with Tajin

Ice Pops and Paletas

Sonoran Mexican street corn hot dog on a bolillo roll with street corn, mayo and lime.

Parmesan crisps with caviar

Holidays and Entertaining

grilled pineapple and other fruit

yellow bell pepper stuffed with nacho cheese, avocado jalapeños and tortilla chips

watermelon ice pops recipe photo by Jackie Alpers

postmodern art popsicle in primary colors

french bundt cake photo by Jackie Alpers

Mexican shrimp cocktail served in a soda glass with avocado and lime from the Taste of Tucson cookbook by Jackie Alpers

Fish and Seafood

roasted whole baby cauliflower standing on its stem

cover of The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers. Treat every day like Christmas with recipes inspired by the classic film "Elf".

Elf Movie Cookbook Recipes

Breakfast baguette casserole with egg Canadian bacon and cheese

Four Triscuits arranged on a small plate. Each is spread with creamy peanut butter and has two chocolate chips pressed into

When you want to bring the heat to your usual bourbon neat. Crush the Thai red chili into the glass before drinking… if you dare. This whisky cocktail is served in the same Old Fashioned glassware that John Dutton and his family favor on the series Yellowstone.

Drinks and Cocktails

man in a ghost rider shirt holding tray of homemade pizza

three tier deconstructed funfetti layer cake with buttercream frosting

Cooking With Chile Peppers

crunchy snowflakes made out of tortillas and sprinkles which resemble papel picado

taste of tucson cookbook

burrito bowl recipe photo by Jackie Alpers

Contains whole grains

Sonoran Style red Chiltepin salsa. Recipe and food photography by Taste of Tucson cookbook author Jackie Alpers.

Brownie Dessert Pan Pizzas in a cast iron skillet with pretzels, mini candy bars and chocolate drizzle

Super spicy Sonoran style BBQ hot wings. Recipe and food photography by cookbook author Jackie Alpers

Chicken and Poultry

Parmesan crisps with caviar

Cheese and Dairy

Breakfast baguette casserole with egg Canadian bacon and cheese

The secret to perfectly grilled campfire corn in their husks by The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook author Jackie Alpers.

Campfire Cooking

sweet potato waffle topped with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, sprinkles and almonds

Open-faced breakfast sandwiches with egg, queso fresco, refried beans, avocado and hot sauce onto toasted bolillo rolls. Recipe and photo by cookbook author Jackie Alpers.

beef patty tacos recipe photo

three tier deconstructed funfetti layer cake with buttercream frosting

As Seen on The Food Network

Buffalo Chicken Rumaki on a wood skewer. Close-up photo

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The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook Cover

cover of The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers. Treat every day like Christmas with recipes inspired by the classic film "Elf". — The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers

About Jackie Alpers

Portrait of cookbook author and food photographer Jackie Alpers

Food photography by Alpers of loaded hot dogs is an American Photography 41 winner.

Jackie Alpers 2025 World Food Photography Awards for Food Influencer and Food in the Field

Tucson City of Gastronomy designation for Taste of Tucson cookbook