As the days get cooler, I look to comfort foods like baked potatoes. Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite way to change it up a bit. For a meal or game day snack, there is nothing more satisfying than Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges. With a crisp, browned crust over a creamy, smooth center these…
Appetizer & Snacks
Sweet Heat Pecans
Let’s face it- salads can be deadly dull when they’re just a bunch of lettuce and dressing in a bowl. I like to jazz my salad up with an interesting toppings- feta cheese, bacon bits, preserved lemon. But nuts add the perfect mix of texture and flavor to make a salad more satisfying. If you want…
Polenta Rounds
What could be easier? All you need is a tube of polenta, a little cheese and some imagination, for an impressive appetizer or quick side dish. I’d love to claim that I am organized and thoughtfully plan my food for the week. Nope, not me. Neighborhood potlucks and get-togethers with friends sneak up on me. Staring at…
Lemony White Bean Dip
Hosting nutrition students in Steamboat is one of the great pleasures of working as an Extension Agent for Colorado State University. I recently spent a week mentoring Kia, a talented graduate student and aspiring dietitian. Using one of my favorite (and easy-to-make) dip recipes we spent an afternoon making short food videos. Trying to replicate those popular, snappy…
Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Grilling Corn The smoky, charred flavor of grilled corn is essential for this Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa. After reading all of my cookbooks and blogs about the best way to grill corn, I set about conducting my own experiment to determine the best grilling method. Here are a few things that I learned along…