Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapenos

February 5, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Favorites, Smoking / Grilling.

Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapenos

Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapenos Ingredients:   12 large Jalapenos 2-3 oz of cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup Machego or jack cheese, shredded 1/2 cup very sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 16 slices of bacon *you could also use goat cheese or feta as a variation* Step 1:  After washing peppers, cut off the tops and carefully clean out the seeds and ribs.   Rinse with water again and dry. Normally when working with chiles I...

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Bittersweet Chocolate Brownies

January 12, 2010.   Categories Baking, Restaurant Recipes.

Bittersweet Chocolate Brownies

Bittersweet Chocolate Brownies Recipe by Tee and Cakes Bakery www.teeandcakes.com 1932 14th Street • Boulder • Colorado • 720-406-7548 Downtown Boulder has become known for great little eateries, bookstores and coffee houses.  And considering the town is usually named one of America’s fittest cities by various media publications, many of these local boutique shops and restaurants are organic or health-conscious.  Along comes Tee...

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Smoky Red Chili . . . Ode to All-Clad

January 7, 2010.   Categories Chilis/Stews, Comfort Food, Kitchen Tools, Slowcooker / Crockpot.

Smoky Red Chili . . . Ode to All-Clad

Whenever it snows in Colorado, I get the craving to make chili.  Doesn’t matter whether it’s a traditional red chile, Texas style… New Mexico pork green chile – it’s all good.  Last night we received 10 inches of new fresh powder… so I broke out my new All-Clad slow cooker and made this variation of red chili.  The inclusion of peanut butter was recommended by my friend and incredible chef,...

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Smoked Turkey Breast with Spiced Chutneys and Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

October 7, 2009.   Categories Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Light / Healthy, Poultry, Sauces / Gravy, Smoking / Grilling.

Smoked Turkey Breast with Spiced Chutneys and Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

 Turkey Breast with Spiced Chutneys and Yogurt Sauce Recipe and Photo by Chef David Wells – Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com Recently, Chef David Wells (Grandma Dave) prepared this dish for a benefit for several cancer organizations in California.  It was received with rave reviews. . . and it’s no wonder!  That day he slow smoked his turkey breast and served it with an interesting layer of flavors including two...

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Simple Slightly Southwestern Slow-cooked Chicken-Vegetable Soup

October 6, 2009.   Categories Comfort Food, Poultry, Slowcooker / Crockpot, Soups.

Simple Slightly Southwestern Slow-cooked Chicken-Vegetable Soup

Simple Slightly Southwestern Slow-cooked Chicken-Vegetable Soup How is that for a nice long name for a really basic soup?  I made this today at 6:00 AM for my son who has the flu… hence the “slightly” Southwestern.  He’s only 4 and doesn’t yet appreciate spicy foods.  This recipe is so simple and well…. simple, I almost didn’t write about it.  However, when I took a bite I quickly...

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Rima’s Grilled Lamb Chops with Rose Jam, Mint Pesto and Pearl Couscous

October 5, 2009.   Categories Chef Rima Olvera, Contributing Chefs, Mediterranean, Smoking / Grilling.

Rima’s Grilled Lamb Chops with Rose Jam, Mint Pesto and Pearl Couscous

Rima’s Lamb Chops with Rose Jam, Mint Pesto and Pearl Couscousby Chef Rima Olvera of “Duet” www.rimaolvera.com There are lots of great recipes and just as many chefs . . . but how often do you truly come across a chef so gifted that their recipes are truly unique and original?  Perhaps you may find someone who is truly the master of a certain style or region but how often do you find someone who has mastered numerous...

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