Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Stew I was flipping through a recent Cook’s Illustrated and found a recipe for “Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew” that promised to be as comforting and delicious as any you would find in Tuscany. The article went on to say that Tuscans are known for their expertise in cooking Cannellini beans. The recipe itself wasn’t really that different from how I prepare a similar soup. But it did offer some...
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Split pea soup with ham and bacon is one of my favorite fall foods. It reminds of chilly fall days during my childhood. When I make a hearty soup like this, I always start by cooking a little bit of bacon in the soup pot. It adds a nice base layer of flavor to the soup. If you’re concerned about fat content, you don’t have to do this step… but it does taste better with bacon! Well, what doesn’t taste better...
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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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Ultimate BLT Sandwich I was shopping at Whole Foods and couldn’t believe how beautiful the heirloom tomatoes are this time of year. I’m a big fan…. even in the winter months when I know they come from Mexico or the dessert in California. I’m mean, let’s face it… papayas and mangoes aren’t grown in Colorado either and I just can’t go 6 months without eating tomatoes! When I woke up this...
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