Main Dishes

Kale Frittata - A Healthy Breakfast Casserole

October 14, 2012
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I finally found the perfect source to purchase eggs, lucky me! A local friend of my daughter’s riding instructor has lots of chickens and way too many eggs for her and her husband to eat all by themselves. Their chickens are spoiled with an insulated chicken house and heating lamps, so they stay cozy [...]

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Let’s grab the Sauerbraten and RUN!

October 5, 2012
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Snorkel check, sun dress check, passport check, Sauerbraten check, bathing suit check, Tickets …… what? Non available by high demand this morning? Ya, right. We woke up to the first snow this fall, which was exactly 6 days earlier than last year. Can you believe this? Don’t understand me wrong, I love the snow, [...]

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Roasted Veggie Rice Bake

September 22, 2012
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While on the road back from another soccer game that lasted way past our usual dinner time, I feel happy. No dinner rush tonight, since a roasted veggie rice bake is awaiting us. A meal I could easily prepare ahead this afternoon. Earlier in the day I had time to roast zucchinis and eggplants, prepare [...]

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Guestspeaker Alice Waters and Potato Zucchini Pancakes

September 7, 2012
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You are probably asking yourself what Alice Waters and my featured recipe for potato zucchini pancakes have in common, correct? Well, that is very easy since they both represent local, organic, sustainable and in season. Alice Waters spoke at the annual fundraiser for the CU Center for Women’s Health Research luncheon this week here in [...]

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Spicy Roasted Corn Soup with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes

August 23, 2012
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Today I am heading off to Portland, Oregon to the International Food Blogger Conference. This will be my very first Foodie conference and I am super excited. Interesting workshops, great food, and fun company that share my food obsession, sounds perfect to me! Mr. Rockies will be home to hold down the fort. He has [...]

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Ricotta Gnocchi with browned Thyme Butter

July 31, 2012
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This ricotta gnocchi with browned thyme butter dish has been in my recipe archive forever. I mean for years. I have also read about them in several German food blogs and everybody raved about the outcome. I knew these ricotta gnocchi would be a winner, but really wasn’t expecting; pillow-like clouds!! My son told me [...]

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Grilled Tandoori Chicken Skewers

June 9, 2012
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Time is flying these days and the weather is demanding summer grilling. Indian style chicken skewers are perfect for the task. They are easy to prepare ahead and grilled in just a few minutes. No need for a tandoori oven, your barbeque is just fine. Marinate the chicken in yogurt that is flavored with ginger, [...]

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Authentic German Spargel at the Chinook Tavern in Denver

May 3, 2012
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Asparagus season has been in full swing since the end of March in the traditional German asparagus growing regions like Schwetzingen and Karlsruhe. Known as Spargel, the white asparagus is the preferred variety in Germany. Coming from a Spargel growing region myself, I am always on the lookout for fresh white asparagus in the US [...]

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Farro Salad With Roasted Veggies on Balsamic Pumpkin Oil Vinaigrette

April 27, 2012
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With the warmer weather arriving here in Colorado, I like to leave the soups and stews behind and move on to nutritious and fresh salads served along side a perfectly barbequed piece of meat. The other night while checking my pantry I decided on a farro salad with roasted veggies on balsamic pumpkin oil vinaigrette. [...]

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Our Favorite Pasta Bake

April 23, 2012
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Life has been pretty busy at my house in the last few weeks. Kids activities, including soccer practices, track meets, theater rehearsals, and guests from Germany, birthdays, vet appointments, you name it, I am sure it could be found on my overflowing calender. On crazy weeknight days I am always happy to fall back [...]

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