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October 7, 2013

Fish tacos with black beans and roasted sweet potatoes

Living in Colorado really can be as magical as it sounds. Right now, the fall colors are in full swing, the mountain ranges are capped with fresh snow, the mornings are wrap-in-a-blanket-with-a-cup-of-coffee cold, and the days are pleasantly crisp. We just returned from a weekend on the Western Slope experiencing all of this wonderful fall weather because the magic of fall in the mountains is too awesome to pass up when you're a short drive away. These fish tacos are a fall-inspired, weeknight winner. The hint of sweetness from[...]

fish, main dish, meat, vegetable

September 24, 2013

Perfect 10-minute salmon with Greek couscous

Sometimes the seasons seem to blend together, making it difficult to determine when one ends and the next begins. Other times it's a lot more obvious. This was the week where we went to bed one night after an 85-degree summer day and woke up the next morning to 55-degree fall. Fall is wonderful, particularly in Colorado. Those chilly, wrap-in-a-blanket mornings followed by beautifully brisk and sunny afternoons are divine. It's exciting to watch the aspen trees turn from green to golden yellow. Snow-capped mountains typically[...]

main dish, pasta, salad, vegetable

September 17, 2013

Ravioli salad with Tuscan kale

Homemade ravioli night is an event in my family. It's time-consuming, a labor of love, and well worth it. After our last ravioli fest a week ago, there were about 20 goat cheese, spinach, and Italian sausage -stuffed ravioli left, laid carefully on a sheet pan in our freezer. It's only right to use them quickly, and this simple recipe certainly does them justice. Ravioli salad with Tuscan kale Serves 2 4 large stalks Tuscan (also called lacinato or dinosaur) kale 1/4 cup pesto 15-20 ravioli (your choice of filling) Parmesan[...]

breakfast, vegetable, vegetarian

June 6, 2012

Eggs and roasted leeks with mayo hollandaise

There are five French "mother sauces" in the culinary world that comprise the base of many French dishes. They are Béchamel, Veloute, Espagnole, Sauce Tomat, and Hollandaise. If you're not familiar with hollandaise, it's essentially egg yolks and butter, and it is delicious. The "hollandaise" in this recipe is not the real deal. It's not as good, but it's quite different, so it doesn't taste like a failed copycat. It's a little lighter, made with mayo and sour cream (or yogurt), and much simpler to make. Traditional Hollandaise can b[...]

salad, side, vegetable, vegetarian

June 2, 2012

Roasted broccoli and quinoa salad

Comfort food is simply a food that we attach sentimental value to, often from childhood experiences. Your mom's spaghetti or grandma's chicken pot pie. But broccoli? Don't lie - I know you stood those little trees up on your plate as a child and pretended to be a huge dinosaur, devouring them in a single bite. See? Memories. Even if sentimental value hasn't kept you longing for broccoli over the years, it's still a darn tasty veggie to eat. And oven-roasted and tossed with quinoa and salty Parmesan? Delish. The great thing abou[...]