Why is turkey just for Thanksgiving? Why do we always wait until Thanksgiving time to enjoy turkey? The pleasing smell of roasting turkey wafting from the kitchen is a pleasure any time, not just in November. The small and amazing turkey breast The good news is that with very little effort, you can roast a […]
Grilled Shrimp and Peach Kabobs
It's Palisade Peach Season! Saturday mornings at the Farmer's Market is my happy place. I try to arrive early, when the vendors are talkative and before the produce has been manhandled by the multitudes. Chatting with a local sauce vendor sparked inspiration for one of my favorite summer recipes. The recipe includes grilled fresh Palisade […]
Healthy Chicken Lasagna
Healthy Chicken Lasagna is loaded with chunks of meat, vegetables and mushrooms but half the heft of traditional lasagna. This recipe serves 8 portions, so it is my go-to recipe for feeding a crowd or to split in two lasagnas...one to for dinner and one for the freezer. I know what you're thinking...who has time […]
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Bowl
My family has been loving a version of Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Bowls for years, but it was never quite right. The original recipe was lacking vegetables and the sauce would escape from the rice and run all over the plate. Then I discovered a remedy…put it in a bowl! Bowling Anyone? If you're like […]
Yampa Valley Lamb Burgers
In the summer, you are sure to encounter sheepherders and their flocks when you are hiking around Steamboat. The high mountain range land of Northwestern Colorado provides some of the best forage available for sheep. In fact, this area has a rich history with sheep. During the 1930's, Hayden was the largest rail-shipping center for […]