In April I wrote about coming up with creative ways to eat broccoli, setting a goal of discussing seven different recipes. Today I want to discuss four more ideas to bring the tally to seven. First up is my most creative twist – Fusilli Primavera with Broccoli Pesto. I subbed in steamed broccoli for…
Author: expepicurean
Fried Mozzarella Stuffed Olives
I don’t know how I have never heard of fried olives until now. On a recent work trip I noticed them on a menu and I was instantly intrigued. I just HAD to make these at home. A multitude of recipes abound on the internet, but for my first batch I decided to stick…
Lavender-Sea Salt Butter
My daughter’s preschool ended the year with a trip to a nearby agriculture foundation, Lowell Ranch. The tour involved viewing the livestock projects for 4H and FFA and the agricultural barn plus hoop house, and finally making butter. Making homemade butter is a great, simple experiment to do with kids of any age. At…
Apricot Ginger Salmon with Poblano Cauliflower Puree, and Wilted Watercress
I couldn’t wait for The Saucy Mama blogger challenge to open this year. I absolutely fell in love with the Saucy Mama products when I entered my Baked Tarragon Lemon Sea Scallops in last year’s contest and I must admit I trolled their website the weeks leading up to this year’s contest to make sure I didn’t…
Pistachio Cake
With Mother’s Day and my birthday in such close proximity, I was in the mood to make a cake, and a Pistachio Cake was just what I wanted for my celebration. Like many young ladies, one of the gifts I received for my wedding shower was a collage of recipes from my closest friends…
Chicken Tinga Sloppy Joes
The Del Real recipe challenge deadline was extended a few days, so I took advantage of the extra time and created another entry. I decided to try a unique version of a kid favorite classic – the sloppy joe. Instead of the usual ground beef and tomato-based sauce, I used Del Real’s Chipotle…
Carnitas Pupusadillas (a.k.a. Triple Decker Carnitas Grilled Cheese)
Since my family regularly eats Mexican inspired cuisine, I threw my hat in the Del Real recipe challenge just hours before they closed applications. The challenge asked contestants to create either a kid-friendly or an outdoor themed recipe with their products that could be prepared in under 30 minutes. Oh, and since I…
Coconut Mango Coolers
Sigh. The springtime weather in the Denver area has been crazy this year, with multiple storms each dropping over a foot of snow, all in the last month. My husband has nearly listed our home for no other reason than to escape to someplace warm. If we can’t enjoy our patio or an…
Lemon & Ricotta Broccoli and Chicken
A few weeks ago I attended a goodbye dinner for a client. The mealtime banter was light and fun, and at one point turned to the grocery shopping habits of another client in attendance. It turns out that despite that fact that his Denver field assignment is without his family, he can’t seem to pry himself…
Raspberry-Rhubarb Sauce over Chocolate Chip French Toast
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to come up with a special breakfast that wouldn’t be too hard to make, even if you were making it for a crowd. I started with a springtime favorite – rhubarb – and built a recipe around it. The result: Raspberry-Rhubarb Sauce over Chocolate Chip…
Sugar Cookie Decorating Birthday Party
The idea for my daughter’s birthday party this year started with an annual Christmas party we attend, which happens to be a sugar cookie decorating party. My daughter sat for an hour coloring cookies, which made me think that a cooking themed party could be fun since she is always wanting to play…
Jackie’s Potato Salad
The weather in Denver has vacillated between 2 feet of snow and 65°F and sunny for a few weeks now, but I am hoping that we have finally put the mega snow storms behind us. In trying to keep a smiling disposition regarding the weather, I have been dusting off my bbq recipes, like…
