Articles in Food & Entertaining

On the Side
Firing up the grill for your next party? Try these recipes for interesting sides to star alongside your main dish.
Originally published: May 2012
Spring Eats
Asparagus, mushrooms and tender greens are back in season! Try these recipes, which highlight the best spring ingredients
Originally published: April 2012
Hard Core
Elevate the hard-boiled egg beyond simple salads and snacks with these recipes for hearty main dishes
Originally published: March 2012
Design Takeout: Beatrice & Woodsley
A thoughtfully crafted restaurant in Denver enchants with woodsy elements and whimsical flourishes
Originally published: March 2012
Brining 101
Learn how savory spices and a little advance planning can lend deep flavor and juiciness to your next meat dish
Originally published: January/February 2012
10 Things You Should Know...
About celebrating Valentine's Day in Colorado
Originally published: January/February 2012
10 Things You Should Know...
About serving wine for the holidays
Originally published: November/December 2011
Savory Squash
Pair pumpkin with herbs and spices (not sweets) for new takes on the old fall favorite
Originally published: November/December 2011
Set Your Table with Surprises
How do you create a holiday tablescape that’s cheery, but not cliché? Boutique owner Anne Gee has a few inspired ideas
Originally published: November/December 2011
10 Things You Should Know...
about Denver's restaurant scene
Originally published: September/October 2011
Get on Board: Denver Food Trucks
See how the Mile High City is bringing the national food-truck trend to its own streets
Originally published: September/October 2011
Fall is the Time for Pie
Resident CH&L foodie (and art director) Elaine St. Louis shares the recipes for pies that took home blue ribbons at the first-ever Denver County Fair
Originally published: September/October 2011
Fresh & Frosty
A nice, cold sorbet is just the thing for feeling refreshed during the dog days of summer
Originally published: August 2011
Food on a Stick
With endless flavor combinations and short cooking times, kabobs will soon become a favorite in your summer grilling repertoire
Originally published: June/July 2011
Savory Harvest: Cooking with Herbs
Follow these expert tips for cultivating your own herb garden—and adding the flavor of fresh herbs to your cooking
Originally published: May 2011
Celebrate Spring with Salads
As the days are grow longer and warmer, leave winter behind and with a bright, fresh, healthy salad
Originally published: April 2011
Break Out the China
You don’t need a rare occasion to enjoy your china. Turn to these simple recipes as an excuse to show off your best dinnerware
Originally published: March 2011
Après Ski Party, Colorado Style
When your guests arrive from a day on the slopes, greet them with these warm, filling—and downright delicious—recipes.
Originally published: January/February 2011
Party Food Made Simple
Creating fabulous fare for your next gathering doesn’t need to be stressful. These simple tips will help you whip up a spread that delights guests and leaves you feeling calm...
Originally published: November/December 2010
Giving Thanks
This season, mix up your typical Thanksgiving spread with these delicious recipes.
Originally published: November/December 2010
The Return of Slow Cooking
As the weather cools, warm up with these three delicious slow-cooked recipes.
Originally published: September-October 2010
Every Kitchen Needs One!
Microplanes, meat thermometers, immersion blenders—this must-have short list of kitchen essentials will keep your kitchen at the ready.
Originally published: September-October 2010
Dining Al Fresco to Beat the Heat
Take these light summer dishes outdoors and be refreshed
Originally published: August 2010
Fire Up the Grill
It’s summer in Colorado, and nothing suits the season quite like grilling.
Originally published: June-July 2010
A Kitchen Garden
Whether you’re an avid gardener or not, devoting a small amount of time and space to a kitchen garden is rewarding. And May is the perfect month in Colorado to dig in the...
Originally published: May 2010
Get Your Holiday Gathering Going
Three local chefs from three of Denver's hottest culinary destinations share easy-to-whip-up recipes for holiday appetizers.
Originally published: November-December 2009
Not Your Grandma's Gingerbread
Fresh inspiration for the season’s most traditional holiday treat
Originally published: November-December 2008
Dining with the Locals
Cook up these six recipes from the inspired chefs who bring us Harvest Week, a weeklong celebration of Colorado cuisine
Originally published: August 2008
Brunch Brilliance
Celebrate summer with a delicious meal in your garden
Originally published: June-July 2008
Perfect Pairings
Amber with burgers. Porter with chili. India Pale Ale with curry. How to find delicious beer-food combos.
Originally published: March 2008
Toasting the Good Life
We tracked down a few Colorado brewers who are committed to producing great beer and saving the environment.
Originally published: March 2008
Green Glamour
Now you can set a beautiful table that’s as earth-friendly as it is refined
Originally published: March 2008
From Your Kitchen to Mine
Healthy, tasty pre-made meals can make your life easier
Originally published: January-February 2008
Ranch Redux
In the heart of Colorado’s fertile North Fork Valley, Smith Fork Ranch offers a distinctive blend of Western hospitality, luxurious accommodations and five-star cuisine
Originally published: September 2006
Try it - You'll Like It!
Brand new comfort foods plus five fresh ingredients for 2007 that will have you pushing the culinary envelope while remaining in familiar territory.
Originally published: January-February 2007
Season's Eatings
Stylish Living with Kendra Anderson reflects on why seasonal ingredients are key to an environmentally friendly lifestyle
Originally published: March 2007
Dig In
Denver Urban Gardens is improving Denver’s neighborhoods one plot of land at a time
Originally published: September 2007
Take it Outside
Kendra Anderson dishes on her favorite spring ritual
Originally published: May 2007
Good Cheer
Have yourself a merry little holiday season with these make-ahead recipes, perfect for entertaining
Originally published: November-December 2007
Local Harvest
Support local family farms this summer with a bounty of luscious produce
Originally published: August 2007
Soup's On
Colorado’s vibrant vegetables and fruits inspire a trio of soul-satisfying autumn soups
Originally published: October 2007

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