Grand Marnier Stuffing
By cookingintherockies 9 Comments
This past weekend sucked. It was so cold and snowy on Saturday that I had nothing else to do but stay home, cook and, have a glass of wine. Seriously, it was that cold. The dogs didn't even want to go out. Terrible. Since Thanksgiving is coming up so quickly, it ended up being perfect timing to get
Cincinnati Chili
By cookingintherockies 11 Comments
Growing up in Cincinnati, we knew nothing but Cincinnati chili, heck we hardly even knew of Texas or for that matter green chili! Cincinnati Chili was it, the be all and end all, the bomb. To us Cincinnatians, it is and always will be the best
Smoked Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing
By cookingintherockies 8 Comments
Since football season is in full force now and we all like game day munchies, I'm going to start posting Football Fest recipes. Smoked Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing is my first go at giving ideas for good things to share
Acorn Squash Soup
By cookingintherockies 5 Comments
So fall has been in the air for a week now, well not really. It was in the 80's and sunny this week and today it cold and snowy. Okay, it's Fall in Colorado and time for soup. Acorn Squash soup that is! On days like today, it's pretty much
Chicken Green Chili Stew
By cookingintherockies 14 Comments
Sure smells good in my house... A big pot of Green Chili Chicken Stew is simmering away! So Fall in Colorado has more than a few things going for it. Besides amazing weather, Hatch Green Chili's are in season and the Bronco's football is too. Us
Soba Noodle Salad with Asian Peanut Dressing
By cookingintherockies 8 Comments
Soba Noodle Salad with Asian Peanut Dressing. Look how yummy this looks. No kidding, you should try this! The other night we got together with some of our food blogging friends over at Chatfield Reservoir for some burgers and wine. I know weird
Bacon Candy
By cookingintherockies 4 Comments
You say, Bacon Candy? Why yes. Bacon Candy. So last Sunday, a few of us Food Bloggers got together for brunch at Yvette's home. It was a perfect day for that as it was still raining in our already rain soaked state. She was doing a tasting for
Chopped Cobb Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
By cookingintherockies 8 Comments
After a crazy weather week in Colorado some comfort food is in order. Chopped Cobb Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is my go to meal when I need something yummy! As you have probably seen on the news, Colorado experienced something that
Black Bean and Sausage Soup
By cookingintherockies 6 Comments
Fall is in the air and Black Bean and Sausage soup is what is for dinner tonight. An all day rainy day in Colorado, is kinda like winning the lotto. Well not really, but if I were a plant, I'd sure think so! All kidding aside, we need the rain,
Ratatouille
By cookingintherockies 3 Comments
You would think that I'm a vegetarian with all the "veggie" postings as of late. Here is another one, Ratatouille is on the menu! (I am writing this while I eat a ham and cheese sandwich)! Ratatouille is a French vegetable stew and something that
Pasta with Peppers
By cookingintherockies 3 Comments
Pasta with Peppers was a quick and easy dinner to pull together after a lovely weekend away in Fairplay, Colorado. Fairplay, Colorado is one of those magical places in Colorado, that when you reach the top of Hoosier Pass and drive West in the