Chef Alexis will be presenting her Rustic Southwest Comfort Menu. This will be served in the Leaping Deer Ranch Event Hall. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. We invite you to come early to tour the property. You’ll be able to see everything that LDR has for you to enjoy.
Tours will include:
Art collection tour
Labyrinth Walk
Visits with the ranch animals
the wellness center
the new outdoor kitchen
check out the sauna
Let Alexis Delight your culinary senses
About Chef Alexis Porter
Alexis Porter works as our private chef at Leaping Deer Ranch. While Alexis’ home is now the ranch, much of the inspiration for the recipes in this book come from her time growing up in Sacramento, California.
Alexis wrote her first cookbook in 2025. It is definitely worth checking out.
Alexis attended culinary school in California. Since stepping away from the cooking industry, she has been able to experiment with her cooking style. Alexis herself has a very diverse palate but especially enjoys making Mexican and Asian-inspired dishes. Some of these include her “Cali Tacos” and pho, which can both be found in this cookbook.
Leaping Deer Ranch has provided Alexis with a relaxing environment that she appreciates day to day. Alexis enjoys the connection she has with the animals on the ranch, especially the pigs, and spends time in the garden growing and collecting ingredients for her dishes.
Cooking on the ranch has allowed Alexis to take on new creative perspectives, with different styles that involve a wide range of spices and ingredients. She has developed a system to accommodate people’s varying dietary needs and preferences, and serves large gatherings that stay on the ranch.
The Menu
Starters
Crispy Fried Pickles & Zucchini
Hand-breaded and fried golden, served with a spicy house dipping sauce
Salad
Cowboy Potato Salad
Red potatoes tossed with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, sweet corn, and smoky chipotle ranch
Soup Course
Hearty Red Chile Ground Beef chili
Slow-simmered in rich New Mexican red chile with beans and spices
Served with warm honey butter cornbread
Pasta Side
Three Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese
A rich blend of sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, and mozzarella baked until golden
Main Course (Choice of One)
Slow-Smoked Brisket
Tender smoked brisket finished with housemade green chile BBQ sauce
or
Slow-Cooked Pork Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs glazed in smoky green chile BBQ sauce
Sides
Fire-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Brushed with chile-lime butter
Dessert
Warm Peach Cobbler
Made from scratch with cinnamon brown sugar peaches and a buttery golden crust
Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Fresh churned and served alongside warm cobbler
