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Puffed Garlic Muffins

Golden-brown biscuits with one partially eaten, surrounded by purple flowers and green herbs on a wooden surface.

Whether you dip, dunk or smear them in sauce, or prefer to simply sink your teeth into them, these Puffed Garlic Muffins are great to grub on. Yield: 8 servings 2 eggs, room temperature1⁄2 cup milk, room temperature6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour1⁄2 teaspoon salt1⁄4 – 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme1⁄8 teaspoon […]

Street Corn Nachos

A hand squeezes lime over blue corn nachos topped with melted cheese, corn, herbs, and spices on a patterned blue and white table.

“My personal opinion on street corn is this: Nine out of 10 times, the corn tastes better off the cob,” cookbook author Dan Whalen says of these Street Corn Nachos. “When you have a nice big bowl of perfectly balanced street corn, there is nothing getting in the way of shoveling it into your face.” […]

Chicken and Waffle Nachos

A stack of waffles and fried chicken, garnished with jalapeños, green onions, cheese, and drizzled with sauce. A fork is inserted into the top.

“When I was first developing this recipe, I wanted to put the chicken on the waffles, but it wasn’t really working out,” says Dan Whalen of his Chicken and Waffle Nachos. “Once I realized that the chicken serves as a chip in its own way, it all came together for me. I use frozen chicken […]

Cheesesteak Nachos

A hand lifting a nacho chip topped with melted cheese, jalapeños, and beef from a plate filled with similar nachos; pink background.

Dan Whalen, author of Nachos for Dinner, says this of his Cheesesteak Nachos: “The cheese can be a hot topic to cheesesteak purists — some say Cheez Whiz, others say provolone; some say mushrooms or peppers are acceptable, others absolutely not — so I tried to tread carefully with this recipe. We start with cheddar […]

Bison Burger

Close-up of a burger with a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and cheese on a bun, accompanied by fries.

Make basic Bison Burger recipe your foundation and build upon it as you desire the next go-round. Recipe by Rhoda Friesen, independent food consultant, Westminster 1 pound ground bison*4 burger buns, split and toastedSalt and pepper Shape ground bison into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Grill, covered, 4-6 inches above medium-hot coals, turning once, just until the […]

Creede’s Easy Bison Green Chili

Bowl of stew with shredded cheese and a rolled tortilla, placed on a metal trivet decorated with a cow design, next to a spoon on a napkin, over a woven red placemat.

This Easy Bison Green Chili recipe was created by San Luis Valley REC Board Director Creede Hargraves, Photo by Stephen Valdez 5 pounds bison chuck roast1 tablespoon black pepper1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon ancho powder1 teaspoon plus 1 heaping tablespoon cumin, divided1 teaspoon medium-hot green chili powder1 sweet onion, […]

Smoked Bison Red Chili

Bowl of black bean soup garnished with avocado slices, cilantro, cheese, and chives, next to folded tortillas on a dark cloth.

This Smoked Bison Red Chili recipe and photo provided by San Luis Valley REC Board Director Creede Hargraves 6 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded6 guajillo peppers, stemmed and seeded6 chipotle peppers, stemmed and seeded2 pounds ground bison2 large, sweet onions, diced3 large jalapeños, seeded and diced fine3 roasted poblanos, peeled, seeded and diced3 (4 […]

Lemon Ginger Chicken Soup

Two white bowls of chicken soup with vegetables and lemon slices on a table, accompanied by lemon wedges, oyster crackers, and a cloth napkin.

“Warming and comforting, this Lemon Ginger Chicken Soup Recipe delivers a rich chicken flavored broth scented with ginger, lemon and garlic,” says Highlands Ranch Foodie blogger Lea Ann Brown. “This is a lovely Spring chicken soup with lemon that’s both rewarding and healthy.” 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 pound skin-on, bone-in chicken […]

Braised Green Lentils with Roasted Chicken Italian Sausages

Plate of cooked lentils with carrots, celery, and rosemary, topped with sliced sausage. Fork on the side.

“This traditional dish of sausage and lentils becomes healthier by seeking out hot Italian chicken sausage links. Onion, celery and carrot, smoked paprika, rosemary and thyme infuse a base layer of flavor into nutritious lentils,” says Highlands Ranch Foodie blogger Lea Ann Brown of this Braised Green Lentils with Roasted Chicken Italian Sausages. “By adding […]

White Wine Chicken Potato Soup

A bowl of vegetable and chicken soup with potatoes, carrots, and green beans on a lace-edged plate. A side of sliced bread and a wedge of cheese are nearby on a tablecloth.

“This is an exceptionally full flavored soup. It practically says ‘bountiful harvest,’” says Highlands Ranch Foodie blogger Lea Ann Brown of this White Wine Chicken Potato Soup.  2 quarts chicken stock 3 cups white wine 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons Pickapeppa Sauce 2 teaspoons dried basil 3 medium potatoes, scrubbed, peeled optional, cubed […]