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Sun-dried Tomato Hummus

Sun-dried Tomato Hummus by Lea Ann

This is an easy to make, full of flavor dip.

2 votes
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Pear, Walnut, Maytag Blue Cheese Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Pear, Walnut, Maytag Blue Cheese Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette by Lea Ann

A few weeks ago, we were invited to our friends Tom and Kathy’s house for a dinner party. This is the scene of last Summer’s “Burb’s BBQ”, a blog post that you can review by clicking HERE. You really should take a look at that Summer party post because…

2 votes
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It’s An Orange Kind Of Day

It’s An Orange Kind Of Day by Lea Ann

There are a couple of directions I could go for a clever opening to this post using references to “orange”. First of all, it’s 5 degrees and snowing in Denver, so 1) I could reference dreaming of Florida sunshine and Sunkist oranges…2) Yesterday the Broncos played Kansas City, c’mon orange you glad you cheered for the Orange and Blue…

2 votes
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Sopa Caldosa

Sopa Caldosa by Lea Ann

This is the soup recipe that I alluded to in my Spanish Deviled Egg post on Monday that will launch the alledged “fit”.The comments I typed into the notes section of my computer recipe program indicate the following about this Cabbage Soup:That I’ve had this recipe since 1999“Outstanding”This is a popular soup from the Oaxaca Region…

2 votes
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Buffalo Burgers

Buffalo Burgers by Lea Ann

I’ve always said that if I had to kill my own food, I’d be a vegetarian.I’ve also always claimed that if I were a vegetarian I’d miss hamburgers so much that I’d kill a cow to get one, if I had to.For Buffalo burgers??? I’ll leave the killing of a bison to the experts. I don’t even think a konk on the head with my cast iron skillet…

2 votes
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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving by Lea Ann

Highlands Ranch Turkey RunNovember 26, 2009 By Lea Ann 38 CommentsThe loud-speaker instructed everyone to get lined up for the start of the race. Runners in the front, walkers next, baby strollers and pets at the back. (There were a lot of us baby stroller and pet participants – and I must say, we were the most fun section). Join…

1 vote
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White Bean Chili Smackdown

White Bean Chili Smackdown by Lea Ann

Can I see a show of hands of how many of you watch “Giada At Home” on Food Network??? … Ok, good…a few. For those of you who don’t, the show features Giada creating perfect meals for her perfect husband and perfect friends, served on perfect plates, in her perfect ocean view kitchen, in her perfect house that sits on the perfect…

1 vote
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Warm Chanterelle and Berry Salad with Cheddar and some Chow-dah

Warm Chanterelle and Berry Salad with Cheddar and some Chow-dah by Lea Ann

A few weeks ago, I was sent samples of dried mushrooms from the very generous and food blogger friendly Marx Foods. You can visit their website at http://www.marxfoods.comI was very proud of my first creation because it was delicious and all mine.…

1 vote
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Odd Couple White Bean Chili

Odd Couple White Bean Chili by Lea Ann

This just may be the best White Bean Chili I’ve ever had – EVER!The odd combination of the flavors march right up the aisle, all the way to the altar, and to everyone’s surprise, and without much ceremony, join in holy matrimony.Giada served this up a couple of months ago on Giada at Home. I went to foodnetwork.com, bookmarked the…

1 vote
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Veal Chops With Red Grapes

Veal Chops With Red Grapes by Lea Ann

I spotted this in Food and Wine and had to give it a test run. Veal chops roasted right alongside grapes that have been tossed with sherry vinegar and sugar. This recipe is elegant, easy and delicious and I can’t wait to serve it for a dinner party.Whole Foods had beautiful Veal Chops sitting right next to some tempting Veal Shanks…

1 vote
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