Savory Ginger Squares
Sweet and savory cookie recipe with crystallized ginger and lavender
Recipes
Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Succulent chicken, mango and cucumber wrapped in lettuce. A nice twist to create a savory, healthy and delicious entree or appetizer!
Lamb Meatball Orzo Soup
Lamb, leeks, garlic, lemon and orzo combined for a delicious and soothing soup recipe.
Spice It Up
Ten years ago, on a quiet street in LoDo, Mike and Janet Johnston opened the very first Savory Spice Shop. We asked them to share how it all came about.
Black Cat's Good Fortune
Boulder chef-turned-farmer Eric Skokan celebrates the local roots of his delicious seasonal recipes in a new cookbook
A Movable Feast
Boulder’s Meadow Lark Farm Dinners are gloriously fresh and friendly collaborations with local farmers
Class Acts
Colorado’s cooking schools offer a tempting menu of classes for fledgling foodies or experienced connoisseurs
Pizza Party!
Americans buy three billion pizzas a year. But how many do we actually make ourselves?
Home on the Range
It may not be possible to improve upon nature, but Evan Treadwell, Executive Chef of Tabernash’s Devil’s Thumb Ranch & Spa, comes close. A thread of sustainability weaves throughout Treadwell’s innovative dishes, all of which bear the hallmarks of his…
Cooking with the Sisters
in 2010, author Irene rawlings introduced us to the Sisters on the Fly, a group of adventurous women who refurbish vintage trailers and travel around the country to camp, fly fish and, of course, eat. In her new book,…
Good and Good for You
With our bright, outdoorsy lifestyle and burgeoning love of farm-to-table restaurants, organic grocers and farmers’ markets, Colorado and its new Denver restaurant True Food Kitchen (opened last October in the Cherry Creek North shopping district) are a match made in…
In a Delicious State
Author Michele Morris shares recipes from her first cookbook, Tasting Colorado: Favorite Recipes from the Centennial State, and tells us why she thinks Colorado has one of the most exciting food scenes in the country
Chocolate Gets Savory
This surprising recipe pairs unsweetened chocolate with stout beer and citrus flavors, and proves that chocolate can star in savory as well as sweet recipes.
The New Chocolate Frontier
Modern pioneers in craft chocolate-making, Robbie Stout and Anna Davies of Denver-based Ritual Chocolate create small-batch, big-flavor bars using vintage methods and just two simple ingredients
Throw Your Best Party Ever
Want to host a festive fête that keeps spirits high and stress levels low? Take cues from Colorado foodies, who divulge their favorite recipes—for appetizers, cocktails and desserts—and best-kept entertaining secrets.Savory StartersCookbook author Eugenia Bone grew up in the company…
Garlic Makes Everything Better
Powerful when raw, and mellow, sweet and smooth when cooked long and slow, garlic is an intoxicating herb (although some call it a vegetable) that improves many dishes. It can balance and lift the acid of tomatoes, give dimension to meats…
Picnic Perfect
All-AmericanGathered by the foodies at Denver’s Marczyk Fine Foods, this menu calls to mind the classic wicker basket and feel-good Midwestern fare—but with a modern, elegant twist.FIND IT AT MARCZYK’SLa Quercia’s Prosciutto Artisan-crafted meat from Iowa Cold, Oven-Fried Picnic ChickenFrench BaguetteZucchini and…
Strawberry Moon
In the summer, strawberries star in shortcakes, sorbets and other sweets. When perfectly ripe, their meltingly tender texture also plays well in entrée recipes. Whether cooked long and slow so only their essence remains, or tossed into salads fresh and…
On the Side
Grilling season takes most of the main-dish cooking outdoors, and grilled veggies are often a good side, but sometimes too much smoke is just too much smoke flavor. Take those veggies back inside for some quick and simple flavor combos…
Spring Eats
When the early and tender produce comes to market this time of year, I just can’t wait to prepare the freshest, lightest and most flavorful menus. I love the locally produced (and so seasonally available) veggies from markets, as well…
Hard Core
Hard-cooked eggs are a staple in our fridge as a convenient, high-protein snack. Around the Easter and Passover holidays, they are a more high-profile item—but eating them plain can be a bit boring. These recipes elevate the egg in it's…
Brining 101
For some, corned beef conjures up memories of a cozy dinner with family; for others, it’s the most important ingredient in their favorite hash. The following guide opens the door to home-cured corned beef as well as pork. Lately I’ve…
Savory Squash
Pumpkin is known for its affinity with sweet spice, and is famous as a star ingredient in pie. There are many takes on the pie theme—lattes, cheesecake, ice cream and smoothies. The list goes on.I happen to love pumpkin (and…
Set Your Table with Surprises
“Joyful and happy, unusual and unexpected.” So describes the festive tablescape Anne Gee designed for a father and his daughters in their Cherry Creek home, featured in the L’Esprit de Noel Home Tour. The co-owner of Patina Antiques & Home in Greenwood…
