Last weekend was the last weekend for the Cherry Creek farmers market here in Denver. The fact that the market was coming to a close had completely escaped me, as I have not attended this market as frequently as in years past. The event has …
This easy to make Halloween cookie and candy corn bark will definitely satisfy all the ghouls and goblins in your house. A few simple ingredients and about twenty minutes is all you need to put together this colorful and delicious candy. And if you are …
This amazingly easy-to-make no-bake Peanut Butter Cream Pie is a rich silky layer of peanut butter filling in an Oreo cookie pie shell, covered with a meringue-like whipped cream, and topped with all kinds of goodies. A peanut butter and chocolate lovers dream come true.
White chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chunks of pecans are kissed with a touch of orange to joyfully create this perfect combination of flavors. A pure delight, this cookie melts in your mouth and instantly carries you to a place filled with serenity and glee. …
Tender garnet yams and Granny Smith apples create an interesting combination in this savory and sweet hash. Bits of crisped bacon, onion, and pepitas complete the dish by adding an amazing depth of flavors and textures to this colorful and delicious fall hash.
We are nearing the very end of the peach season here in Colorado. With all of the hot days we have been enduring, I have not been inclined to heat up the house with any baking. However recently the weather has felt more like fall, and …
Basil is probably the one herb that really speaks summer to me. There is something about it that just takes me to my happy place. We have been enjoying the fresh leaves from the garden for several months is a variety of dishes. But as …
A coating of lightly crisped bread crumbs wraps these soft pillows of creamy mashed potatoes to create a delicious croquette. Perfect as a side dish for most any meal, these croquettes are also a great way to use up any left over mashed potatoes. Or …
Few things compare to the tender meat of a pork shoulder roast. This versatile cut is one of my all time favorites. Properly cooked this roast if moist and full of flavor. Served for a Sunday family meal with mashed potatoes and gravy, sliced for …
Crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese create a marbled layer of goodness on these brownies. Easy to make and oh so delicious, this treat is perfect for your next backyard gathering or as an after school treat for the kids.
It is starting to be that time of year when our gardens really begin to reward us for the many hours of weeding, watering, and waiting. Tomatoes, the one crop we all can hardly wait to get our hands on are now ripening on the …
After what seems like months of unbearable heat, we enjoyed a cool and rainy day yesterday. Finally a chance to use the oven. I love to bake, and have realized that no matter how creative I am experimenting with all sorts of recipes and techniques …
