We had a bonafide blizzard in Colorado over the weekend, with some places accumulating over 3 feet of snow! So needless to say, I spent the entire two days snuggled up next to a toasty fire dreaming of spring. Unfortunately, more snow is in the forecast, so the only taste of spring I’ll be […]
It would be nearly impossible to discuss Spanish cuisine without mentioning tapas. You can find the delicious mixture of snacks/appetizers being served in practically every bar throughout the country. And while the type of tapas can vary from region to region, or even bar to bar, there are a number of staples you will
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Few things in life are quite as rewarding as delicious homemade bread. Sure it takes a good amount of time and effort to make your own bread from scratch. But when it turns out right, it’s always worth the work. And today I want to share with you folks one of my favorite bread
This delicious farro & arugula salad is easily my new favorite salad recipe. As the name suggests it mainly consists of a mixture of hearty farro and peppery arugula. But it also includes meaty kalamata olives along with refreshing diced cucumber and tomato. All of which is tossed in a homemade honey-lemon vinaigrette. It
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For most people, the holiday season is a time dedicated to getting together and feasting on hearty food. And while I can’t deny that I thoroughly enjoy all of the roasted meats, gravies, and hearty potato dishes; sometimes I need something light to cleanse the pallet, like a salad. And one of my favorite
I’ve always believed that Peruvian cuisine deserved more love and recognition than it currently receives. It’s a diverse and unique cuisine that is full of numerous tasty dishes. And while it’s rooted in the native crops and dishes of the Andes, it’s also a cuisine that’s been influenced by a number of different immigrant
Despite being one of the world’s preeminent cuisines, Morrocan cuisine always been sort of under my radar. I don’t really have a good reason for why, it’s just something that I don’t cook often. But recently I’ve been trying the change that and expand my recipe repertoire by making more Moroccan dishes at home.
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Roasted acorn squash was a staple in my house growing up. It seemed like almost every other meal during the fall would feature this sweet and delectable squash. And now that I’m an adult who cooks their own acorn squash I can see why. It’s an incredibly easy side dish to make! Honestly,
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Yakisoba is a delicious and light noodle dish, chock full of vegetables and coated in a salty, sweet, and tangy sauce. Yakisoba, or “grilled noodles” is one of Japan’s most popular street food dishes. It requires only a few inexpensive ingredients. You only need a couple of minutes to make it. And best of
Whenever I’m in the mood for something that’s both healthy and full of flavor I look to Indian cuisine for inspiration. Why? Well, it really comes down to two main reasons for me personally. First is the simple fact that Indian cuisine is chock full of light and healthy vegetarian dishes. And secondly, is
