Posts Tagged ‘fun’
Thanksgiving Menu with a Mediterranean Twist
This year I wanted to change things up a little when it came to the traditional Thanksgiving feast. I was becoming bored with the long-established menu that is served every year like clockwork. I wanted to try something new. I sought a menu that was out of the ordinary and had the potential to become a future family tradition on [...]
Madeira French Toast
I feel like I was haunted by Martha Stewart last night. I was literally frightened. I woke up thinking what marvelous thing I could make for breakfast that would not draw the ire of Martha. I found a french toast recipe from Martha Stewart had cognac in it. I like cognac, but I love Madeira. I modified her recipe in a couple areas and [...]
Grilled Cheese and Short Rib Sandwiches with Pickled Caramelized Onions and Arugula
The name of this sandwich is a mouthful, Grilled Cheese and Short Rib Sandwiches with Pickled Caramelized Onions and Arugula, and so is the sandwich. This is an amazing sandwich. It has slow cooked short ribs topped with pickled caramelized onions, arugula and melted Monterey Jack cheese on two pieces of toasted country bread. It is simply [...]
Bonacquisti Wine Company
Bonacquisti Wine Company is a winery that produces wines that are hard to beat. Located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Northwest Denver, Bonacquisti makes their wine in a chic industrial wine loft. If you should go there for a tasting, you will have an up close view on how the wine is made. When visiting the winery, you will receive a [...]
J.A. Balistreri Vineyards
I recently had the privilege of visiting J.A. Balistreri Vineyards in North Denver. Balistreri is a family winery that is celebrating its twelfth year in business as a winery and ten years being open to the public. The Balistreri’s previously had a commercial flower business. John had been making wine at home for years. But in 1996 the [...]
Kraut Runzas
Kraut Runzas (also known as krautburgers, krautramzies, fleischkuche, bierock, or kraut pirok) is a dish I enjoyed growing up. I love them straight out of the oven covered in butter with mustard on the side. A Kraut Runza is a bread bun stuffed with seasoned beef, cabbage, and onions. This dish has been made for generations in my family. [...]
Onion, Cheese, and Bacon Tart
When I think of tarts, I think fruit. After having this tart, I think bacon, cheese and onions. This tart is reminiscent of a quiche, but is not heavy on the eggs. This allows the flavors of the onion cheese and bacon to come through without being masked by the eggs. The tart consists of chopped onions, bacon, and Gruyère cheese baked in [...]
Roasted Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage Rolls is one dish that spans many cultures and countries throughout Europe. You can find cabbage rolls made in the Middle East all the way to Scandinavia. This recipe for cabbage rolls is made in the Finnish style. What makes this recipe unique is that the cabbage rolls are roasted and caramelized with a corn syrup-bacon glaze. [...]
Bavarian Sausage Hot Pot
If you like something that is easy to make, low in calories, and tastes great, Bayerischer Würsteltopf or Bavarian Sausage Hot Pot is for you. This hot pot consists of layers of cabbage, carrots, green beans, peas, potatoes, knackwurst sausage and various spices poached in beef broth. The addition of nutmeg and caraway seeds gives this dish its [...]
Sausages and Pork Chops Baked with Fruited Sauerkraut
Sometimes you have a craving for pork chops. Then sometimes you have a craving for sausage. Sausages and Pork Chops Baked with Fruited Sauerkraut is definitely the best of both worlds. I was sated by the juicy pork chops and the mild flavored knackwurst. The fruited sauerkraut with prunes and apricots tie the flavors of the pork chops [...]
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