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Award-Winning Chili
Award-Winning Chili
We are only days away from welcoming spring. But any Coloradan knows that March can be as tricky as a...
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Welcome to our Colorado Kitchen, the heart of culinary creativity at CCL.

Here, we celebrate the rich flavors and diverse traditions of Colorado’s cuisine, featuring recipes submitted by our readers, local cookbook authors, food bloggers, and more.

Each month, we showcase a recipe that reflects our state’s unique tastes, time-honored family favorites and innovative kitchen creations. Our readers’ contributions are the cornerstone of our Colorado Kitchen, bringing authentic, delicious recipes straight to your table.  

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or looking for inspiration at your table, Colorado Kitchen offers a variety of recipes to suit every palate. Join our community of food enthusiasts, share your own recipes, and discover new favorites as we explore the flavors that make Colorado’s kitchens so special.  

To have your special dish highlighted, Submit Your Recipe Online to be featured in the Colorado Kitchen.

Happy cooking! 

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Roll with It: Simple steps to sushi success
Roll with It: Simple steps to sushi success
CALIFORNIA ROLLRecipe Courtesy of Uncorked KitchenINGREDIENTS1 avocado, halved lengthwise, pitted, peeled, and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch slices3 tbsp fresh lemon juice¼ English cucumber, peeled, seeded, julienned to length of roll6 – 8" × 7" sheets nori (seaweed)3 c prepared sushi...
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New Year, New Cheers
New Year, New Cheers
Whether for health reasons or to keep up with that New Year’s resolution, nonalcoholic cocktails — mocktails — are becoming more and more popular. When alcohol-free spirits started to show up in my neighborhood store, I was curious and decided...
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A Savory Way to Start Holiday Celebrations
A Savory Way to Start Holiday Celebrations
These Savory Cheese Balls are not only simple to make but perfect for any holiday gathering or celebration. They’re colorful, flavorful, fun to create, and even more enjoyable to dive in to. Texture and color are the name of the...
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A Flavorful Twist on a Classic – GOLDEN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
A Flavorful Twist on a Classic – GOLDEN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
For many, Thanksgiving is a day of reflection on how much we have to be grateful for. Whether it’s an early fall “Fakesgiving,” a “Friendsgiving,” or the fourth Thursday in November, this month is also the beginning of a season...
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A Toast to Fall Flavors
A Toast to Fall Flavors
We can all rely on a grilled cheese sandwich to be an easy stand-in for a meal. Short on time? Grilled cheese. Not sure what to make for dinner? Grilled cheese. Forgot to thaw the chicken? Grilled cheese! While a...
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Quickly Pickled Pink
Quickly Pickled Pink
It’s harvest time in your backyard garden! You might be wondering what to do with all your wonderful produce. Gifting a few zucchinis to your neighbors is always an option. And you can’t go wrong with canning tomatoes to use...
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