New recipe, April 30, 2015

A new recipe for Italian Wedding Soup from the May 2015 Cooking Light. This is enjoyable--we would like to see more spice in the broth--we give it a 3.

Wine: Tenuta Sant' Antonio Nanfré Valpolicella 2008

New recipes, April 29, 2015

Both from the May 2015 Cooking Light, and both get a 5!
Butter Lettuce Asparagus and Hazelnut Salad, and Tomato Basil Spaghetti Frittata.

Wine: Loosen Brothers Dr L Sparkling Riesling

New recipe, April 27, 2015

The Denver Omelet Sandwich from the May/June 2015 Eating Well. Exactly what it says--very good! We give it a 4.

Wine: Nobilo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

New recipe, April 26, 2015

Rhubarb Ginger and Saffron Baked Chicken from the March/April 2015 Eating Well. Nice! It gets a 4.

New recipes, April 25, 2015

We had dinner with Mary and Kenny Burns. The first course came from Mary, a delicious shrimp salad, served with our homage to the Margarita Azul from Pepe Osaka's in Winter Park, made with tequila we infused with pineapple and jalapeño. This has 1 1/2 oz of tequila (blend the pineapple and the jalapeño infused tequila to get the best balance), 1 oz blue curaçao, 1 oz lime juice, and 1 tsp of simple syrup. Shake with ice and strain into a glass. This also gets a 5.

Dinner was the Rhubarb and Lamb Tagine from the March/April 2015 Eating Well, which was fabulous and gets a 5. We also gave a 5 to the deceptively simple salad, the Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad from Yotam Ottolenghi's book Ottolenghi The Cookbook. These were served with the excellent Chunnel Cocktail, made by Kenny.

For dessert, Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Sauce, another hit which we give a 4. Served with a Clairette de Die sparkling wine.

New recipe, April 24, 2015

Pea Asparagus and Fava Bean Salad from the April 2013 Bon Appetit. Very nice, it gets a 4. Served with a reprise of the Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Butter Chive Pasta.

New recipe, April 23, 2015

We went to see the interesting production of "The Twelve" at the Denver Center. The new recipe is the Blue Bird 2 from the absolutdrinks.com website. Very enjoyable--we give it a 4.

New recipe, April 22, 2015

Pork Bean and Escarole Soup rom the May 2015 Cooking Light. I doubled all the spices, which we liked. We give it a 4.

Wine: Poggiotondo Chianti Superiore 2009

New recipe, April 21, 2015

Meetings late into the evening, so the new recipe is a Blue Margarita from whatscookingamerica.net. This is a good, straightforward margarita, that happens to be blue. It gets a 4.

New recipe, April 20, 2015

Avocado Fries from cookinglight.com/wow. Nice textures, an interesting way to serve avocados. It gets a 3. Served with a reprise of the Thai Beef and Basil Noodles with Shiitake Gravy.

Wine: Skyline Artisan White 2013

New recipe, April 18, 2015

Seated Steak with Tomato and Blue Cheese Salad from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Excellent flavors--this gets a 4.

Enjoyed with an Erdinger Hefeweizen

New recipe, April 18, 2015

Thai Beef and Basil Noodles with Shiitake Gravy from the May 2015 Cooking Light. I doubled the ginger, garlic and red pepper--came out great! We give this a 4.

No wine, as we headed to see Wonderbound's excellent "Boomtown."

New recipe, April 17, 2015

Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Butter Chive Pasta from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Nice flavors, seems like they could be ramped up a bit. We give it a 3.

Wine: Schild Estate Barossa Valley Shuraz 2012

New recipe, April 12, 2015

Quick Chicken and Vegetable Curry with Garlic Naan from the May 2015 Cooking Light. This had a lot of curry powder, but still needed more spice--it gets a 3.

New recipe, April 13, 2015

The Grand Derby cocktail from the Maker's Mark website. This was quite nice nice--it gets a 4.

New recipe, April 11, 2015

The Aviation Cocktail from the Aviation Gin website. This was pleasant, it gets a 3

New recipe, April 14, 2015

Muddled Blackberry Gimlet from the Aviation Gin website. Very tasty--it gets a 5.

New recipe, April 15, 2015

Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce with Garlic Cheese Toasts from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Easy and tasty, but needs more spice--it gets a 3.

New recipe, April 16, 2015

Pork Medallions with Spring Succotash from the May 2015 Cooking Light. Pleasant, this gets s 3.

No wine, enjoyed it with an Erdinger Dunkelweizen

New recipe, April 20, 2015

Pan fmFried Shrimp with Lemony Pea Pesto from the April 2015 Food and Wine--very tasty! It gets a 4.

Wine: Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2014

New recipe, April 9, 2015

We saw the excellent "One Night inMiami" at the Denver Center, so the new recipe is the Aviation Dry Gin Martini, from the Aviation website. This is another nice martini--we give it a 4

New recipes, April 8, 2015

Tacos made with Stove Top Simmered Shredded Chicken, and Taco Stand Avocado Salsa, both from the April 8 2015 Denver Post. The salsa is too salty by itself, but together these get a 5

Wine: Les Darons by Jeff Carrel 2013

New recipe, April 7, 2015

Breakfast for dinner--Pistachio Fig and Saffron Yogurt with Oatmeal from the January/February 2015 Cooking Light.

New recipe, April 6, 2015

Roast Lamb with Artichokes and Lemons from the May 2014 Bon Appetít. Excellent, we give this s 5!

Served with a green salad.

Wine: Exem Bordeaux 2010

New recipe, April 5, 2015

Our contribution to Easter dinner, inspired by a salad we had at Splendido in Beaver Creek. Roasted Asparagus with Watercress and Cashews, with a Miso Vinaigrette. I don't have exact proportions, but used olive oil, Champagne vinegar, and white miso to taste. Simple, and tasty. We give this a 4.

New recipe, April 4, 2015

Ludo's Omelette from the April 2015 Bon Appetít. This is another recipe where the focus is on technique. It took a few tries, but these have a lovely flavor and texture. We give them a 4.

New recipe, April 3, 2015

The Classic Martini from the April 2015 Bon Appetít. This recipe is at least as much about the technique as the ingredients.

This is a really elegant martini. We give this a 5.

New recipes, April 2, 2015

Your New Favorite Pork Chops from the March 2015 Bon Appetit, and Whole Wheat Gnocchi with Mushroom Sauce from Delallo. Both were very pleasant, we give them 3s.

Wine: Saint Esprit Côtes du Rhônes 2012

New recipe, April 1, 2015

April Fools, really? Not here. New recipe is Angry Shrimp Pasta from the April 2015 Food and Wine. Tasty,we give this a 3.

Wine: Palladium Pinot Grigio 2014