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Pasta Florentine

Pasta Florentine

This grown up mac-n-cheese combines the best of all worlds. Full of tender spinach with a hint of bacon, this lightened up version of the classic style dish, is delightfully cheesy and creamy. The crisp topping brings an added layer of texture to this delicious combination 

Roasted Green Chili Jelly

Roasted Green Chili Jelly

  Living in Colorado we do not experience the same bounties as some of my friends do in other parts of the country. There is no season here for lobster, shrimp are not jumping out of the water and into our boats, and I have 

Halloween Cocktails: Brain Hemorrhage

Halloween Cocktails: Brain Hemorrhage

For me, October begins the countdown to one of my favorite holidays. The time of year when the nights are filled with ghosts, ghouls, and vampires. Witches and warlocks come out of hiding, bats fill the air, and zombies wander the streets in search of a 

The Ultimate Carrot Cake

The Ultimate Carrot Cake

Carrot cake would have to be my favorite cake, and this beauty is the King of them all. Made with fresh pineapple, raisins, apricots, and a pound of grated carrots, this is one moist, flavor full dessert. Topped with an orange zest cream cheese frosting, 

Savory Sausage Breakfast Rolls

Savory Sausage Breakfast Rolls

The cool change of fall temperatures has had me hankering to bake something, so this morning I decided to do something about it. The thought of cinnamon rolls came to mind, but that was not scratching my itch in the quite the right spot. Then 

Roasted Sausages and Grapes

Roasted Sausages and Grapes

Handcrafted sausages fired with grapes, red wine, and rosemary bring the true taste of Tuscany to your table. This dish perfectly balances the savory meat with the subtle sweetness of grapes to create an incredible combination of flavors. Served famiglia style on a bed of fresh 

TGIF with a Gingersnap Martini

TGIF with a Gingersnap Martini

The colors of fall just keep getting more spectacular as the last week of September comes to an end. This Gingersnap Martini delivers the flavor of the autumn season, and is the perfect way to wind down from the hectic work week behind you. Definitely 

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart

Simple. A classic French treat, this savory tart is perfect for an appetizer, lunch, or dinner. Full of flavor and easy to make, this asparagus and goat cheese tart is a stunning treat for any occasion. The subtle taste of the tender spears, creamy cheese, 

National Food Service Employee Day

National Food Service Employee Day

Today is National Food Service Employee day, and I for one would like to take a minute to thank those in the line of duty. Thank you for arriving at 5 a.m in a ridiculous uniform, so we could get a cup of coffee in the drive 

Grilled Blue Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Onions

Grilled Blue Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Onions

I love onions. All kinds and in almost any application, however I must confess I was a bit leery about this one. I had seen this concept a few times, prepared in varying manners, but it just seemed like even for me it might be 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Yams with Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Yams with Bacon

One of my favorite methods for cooking vegetables would have to be roasting. The delicately browned outside layer, along with the tender inside create an amazing explosion of both texture and flavors, and this dish is no exception. This colorful combination pares the slightly sharp 

TGIF with an Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss

TGIF with an Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss

Tart cranberry is kissed with sweet amaretto to make an unforgettable martini. The Cranberry Kiss cocktail is the perfect fall drink with it’s crisp and clean flavors. Also perfect for a date night, this colorful cocktail is the perfect way to begin that special evening.