Category Archives: Appetizers

Avocado Eggrolls with Asian Ginger Slaw and Sweet Chile-Lime Dipping Sauce

Staying in for the night with your honey, watching Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in your favorite spot on the couch?  There’s an app for that.  Going to a party at a close friend’s house for some New Years … Continue reading

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Roasted Tomatillo-Chile Negro Salsa for Canning

Every morning, I step into my flowered gardening boots, and take 23 steps to water 14 tomato plants growing along the back fence.  Luca follows me, alternately stretching and shaking out her bedraggled doggy bed-head, collar ringing and ears flapping. … Continue reading

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Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant-Tomato Spread)

“Welcome to Morocco!” We stepped off the plane, surrounded by the sounds of French and Arabic airport chatter.  The mister and I sticking out like sore thumbs–Peder, 6’4, blue-eyed and German-looking, and fair-skinned me in my very American clothing.  Without … Continue reading

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Garlicky White Wine Mussels on an Unsuspecting Tuesday

This past Tuesday, the weather gods shined upon Denver with frigidly cold negative temperatures.  We’re talking below zero here.  School status:  cancelled.  Mood status:  Above average.  After all, who’s not a fan of a stolen day every now and then? … Continue reading

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Lemon-Garlic Infused Olive Tapenade with Rosemary Baguette Chips

It began with a baguette.  Like all good plans gone awry, this baguette started out with the greatest of expectations.  As it left the market in its crinkly paper bag, it had high hopes for sopping up that last bit … Continue reading

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