The bags of multicolored mini peppers that abound in spring and summer have always drawn my attention. The colors are so vibrant, I feel like I must buy a bag and make something with them. Like their larger relatives, they can be used in salads, stir-fry, etc., but I think their pint size…
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Garlic Braised Lamb Shank
My family has continues to sample some of the other items my local rancher has for sale, and we have loved everything. Bacon, breakfast sausage, lamb – all have been delicious. This week I decided to try the lamb legs and create a recipe that rivals the dish I like so much at…
Wild West Chex Mix
This summer my husband and I have vowed to have more BBQs, giving us a chance to enjoy our patio and spend more time with friends. Our first big bash was a party for my Toastmasters group which turned out to be quite the crowd – 22 adults and 10 kids. Since it…
Grilled Fruit Salad
The weather in the Denver, Colorado area swung from unusually rainy + moderate temperatures to mid-nineties in the blink of an eye. When it is this hot, I prefer to grill rather than use the stove or oven. This includes side dishes and dessert if I am feeling adventurous. As I was carrying…
4th of July Party Mix
As the Fourth of July draws closer, I begin to think of the fun ways the U.S. celebrates its freedom: Parades, Fireworks, and BBQs. I enjoy all three and try to squeeze each of them in if I can. It is hard not to get wrapped up in the enthusiasm of the day…
PB&J Pancake Puffs
Thanks to Grandpa, my children associate weekends with special breakfast treats. Their favorite is pancakes, so in a moment of weakness I agreed to make some for them. That might seem like a funny recipe item to resist, however pancakes are the bane of my existence. I make them so infrequently that it…
Mushroom & Cheese Omelet
A typical weekend breakfast in my house involves eggs, and even some mid-week breakfasts too (if you haven’t guessed by now, given all my posts involving eggs). Since we eat so many, we have been on a quest to continually improve the quality of eggs that we purchase. For a little over a…
Kiwano Melon Sippers
If you need a good ice breaker, pick up a kiwano melon (also known as a horned melon). Their orange, spiked exterior is what really grabs people’s attention. It certainly did at my house. I had one sitting on the counter during one of the Sunday’s we hosted our church group. After a variety…
Cardamom & Fig Butter Ice Cream
Today marks the first birthday of my blog – Happy Birthday Experimental Epicurean! I thought it would be fitting to celebrate with a typical birthday treat and I settled on ICE CREAM (any excuse for ice cream is a good excuse, right?). I decided to break the cycle of the chocolate vs. vanilla…
Baked Tarragon Lemon Sea Scallops with Parmesan Succotash and Lemon Brodetto
In my house, my husband and I celebrate our birthdays with a weekend of nice meals. This year my hubby picked out quite the spread for mine. . . . and then mentioned that I should make some of it to ensure it came out perfect. The item in particular he had in…
Oatmeal with Goat Cheese & Dates
Last weekend I enjoyed a special, Mother’s Day treat. I managed to get away for a gal’s only trip to Napa with my mom and sister. It was a much needed break, and the trip was the perfect blend of relaxation, girl’s time, and food & wine touring. The grapes were just beginning…
Spinach Lasagna
The dish that is the best blend of my mom’s and my mother-in-law’s cooking is my Spinach Lasagna. Pasta is a family favorite at my in-law’s house, and lasagna is at the top of the list. This recipe is their typical starting point, serving as the canvas for a variety of fillers. The…
