Main Dishes

Ground Buffalo with Cabbage & Asparagus

March 28, 2018
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  After looking at a head of red cabbage in my fridge for a few days I decided to use it in this healthy and easy to put together lunch of  Ground Buffalo with Cabbage & Asparagus. I am a big fan of cabbage, probably the German :), and have a head of red or white […]

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Carrot Spirals with Cashew Kale Pesto & Shrimp

March 25, 2018
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  In case you are in need of a quick and healthy lunch or dinner option, you have arrived. Carrot Spirals with Cashew Kale Pesto & Shrimp are a very tasty dish. It is light and fresh but very filling.  You could substitute zucchini for the carrots and omit the shrimp for a lovely vegan meal. […]

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Lasagne

December 29, 2015
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  There are always happy smiling faces at the dinner table when our homemade Lasagne is on the menu. It is one of my kids favorite meals. Last night I prepared it ahead to have the time and watch my favorite football team beat the Bengals. Go Broncos! For me a good Lasagne is made […]

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Flammkuchen & A Culinary Trip!

February 20, 2014
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  Join me at my friend Sommer’s over at A Spicy Perspective were you will find my recipe for Flammkuchen. This Flammkuchen recipe is a specialty from my home region the south west of Germany and the Alsatian region of France. Sommer will also share my upcoming  culinary adventure to Germany and France. This trip was […]

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Crock Pot Chicken Chili

November 17, 2013
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Who could resist a south western style chicken chili? I know that my family will eat the combination of beans, chili and chicken any day. I prepared this crock pot chicken chili last week on a day when I had little time to cook. This crock pot chicken chili feeds a bunch. Go ahead and […]

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Stacked Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

October 6, 2013
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Whenever Mr. Rockies is in charge of dinner you can be sure there will be some kind of Mexican inspired dish on the menu. He is a huge fan of good authentic Mexican cuisine. Today I am sharing with you his world famous stacked green chile chicken enchiladas recipe. This is by no means an […]

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Cuban-Style Beef

September 29, 2013
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In my never ending search for quick and healthy dinner ideas I stumbled over this Cuban-style beef dish, also known as ropa vieja. This spectacular dish consists of shredded beef, peppers, and onions that have been braised in a deeply flavorful tomato sauce with olives, garlic, cumin, and oregano. No worries, this Cuban-stye beef stew […]

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Harissa Spice Mix Meatballs with Cilantro

September 16, 2013
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I often find myself looking for a new twist on an old classic. Harissa spice mix meatballs are a tasty spin on traditional meatballs with a North African spice inspiration. The flavor direction usually gets decided after going through my spice cabinet, but in this case I also wanted to use up some left over […]

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Quiche Lorraine

August 25, 2013
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Quiche Lorraine for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Oh, yes, anytime of the day is fine with me! I have been preparing this Quiche Lorraine for years even before we moved to the US. It is an all time favorite not just with my family, but also with my guests. Just ask my friend Lesley, she […]

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Fig Tart with Prosciutto, Blue Cheese & Basil

July 7, 2013
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Have you ever eaten  a fresh fig directly from a fig tree? Growing up in the Palatinate in Germany, I was very spoiled on fresh local produce. The Palatinate region has a fabulous climate and figs grow very well there, since they like it warm. Unfortunately not here in Colorado, where the climate is just […]

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