Swiss Cheese Fondue

January 16, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Christmas, Comfort Food, Vegetarian.

Swiss Cheese Fondue

Swiss Cheese Fondue Ingredients:   1 lb Gruyere cheese, shredded 3/4 lb Emmenthaler cheese, shredded 1/4 lb Appenzeller cheese, cubed 1 1/2 TBSP cornstarch 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 2 tsp fresh meyer lemon juice 2 TBSP Kirsch (eauz-de-vie) cherry liquor Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of cayenne pepper Method: Step 1:  Toss and coat all cheeses with cornstarch in a large bowl. Step 2:...

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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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Cheese Fondue with Chipotle and Tequila

January 8, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Comfort Food, Fabulous Side Dishes, Southwestern / Mexican, Vegetarian, Winter.

Cheese Fondue with Chipotle and Tequila

Cheese Fondue with Chipotle and Tequila Recipe from Chef Viviane Bauquet Farre of FoodandStyle.com Thoughts From Viviane:  When my good friend Doug Stone asked me to create a few recipes with tequila for his new website ForTequilaLovers, I was thrilled. Not only do I adore tequila on its own or in cocktails, I also love cooking with it – its unusual flavor pairs beautifully with so many foods! Here I’ve created a new-world version...

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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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Phyllo Mushroom Spanakopita Triangles

January 1, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Fall, Peggy's Favorites, Thanksgiving Dinner, Vegetarian, Winter.

Phyllo Mushroom Spanakopita Triangles

Phyllo Mushroom Spanakopita Triangles Adapted from recipe in Martha Stewart’s Entertaining Makes approximately 50 hors d’oeuvres. If you don’t need that many, just freeze excess triangles in freezer  bags and keep them on hand for future entertaining! Ingredients: 5 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch green onions, chopped 3 TBSP shallots 3 lbs organic baby spinach, washed or pre-washed in containers 1 bunch...

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California Coq au Vin

January 1, 2010.   Categories Comfort Food, Poultry, Winter.

California Coq au Vin

California Coq au Vin Savory Braised Chicken in White Wine, Wild Mushrooms and Pancetta 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 whole organic chicken, cut into 8 pieces 5 oz. chunk of pancetta (slice into 1 inch strips) 1 TBSP. butter 1/4 cup sliced leeks (1/2 inch slices) 8 whole Cipollini onions, trimmed and peeled 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup celery, rough...

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