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Squash Blossom Quesadillas
Laughter can be heard at the U.S. office as we share results of our daily vegetable garden checks to see if one of our favorite treats of the summer –… Read More »
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Recipe: Classic Italian Panna Cotta
If you’ve got guests coming over and would like a delicious desert that takes very little prep time (though it does need a pit of patience while it solidifies,) this... Read More »
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Recipe: Portuguese Egg Tarts (Pastéis de nata)
This iconic, palm-size pastry recipe dates back to the 16th century, when the confections, like many other Portuguese sweets, were made by nuns in convents. Presently, locals eat this custard-filled... Read More »
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Recipe: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Recipe: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup With the recent bout of chilly weather in Colorado, there has been a lot of discussion in the US office about the wonders of a... Read More »
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Recipe: Tiramisu (Gluten free from me to you!)
Tiramisu: Make it gluten free! You won’t even know the gluten’s gone missing… This recipe will be a hit at any meal, but is also a special nod to my... Read More »
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Recipe: Ginger Squash Soup
Recipe: Ginger Squash Soup Fall is here and with the crispy air comes an excellent excuse to head out to the farmers market and pick up some fresh squash followed... Read More »
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Recipe: Sicilian Pistachio Cake
Recipe: Sicilian Pistachio Cake It is well known across Italy that each region has its own culinary specialty. The foothills of Mount Etna, in eastern Sicily, grow pistachios with such... Read More »
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Recipe: Asparagus Frittata With Burrata and Herb Pesto
Easy and delicious, this frittata makes for a great brunch dish or an easy late-night dinner. Here’s a classic from Mark Bittman’s recipe box. Ingredients 1 small bunch medium asparagus,... Read More »
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Recipe: Tomato and Peach Salad with Whipped Goat Cheese
We love foods that are fresh from the garden (or farmer’s market). Here is a great summer salad that is super quick to prepare but looks and tastes like it’s... Read More »
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Recipe: Potato Salad with Eggs and Mustard Vinaigrette
Warm weather means backyard BBQ’s and pot luck dinners! At the Fort Collins office we have been enjoying an abundance of boiled local eggs during staff lunches, so we’re excited... Read More »
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Recipe: Spanish Bocadillos
Bocadillos or typical Spanish sandwiches are made on a long, tubular barra de pan (think baguette). The sandwich is usually made of some combination of cured ham, cheese, tomato, tuna,... Read More »
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Recipe: Provençal Greens Soup
In Provençe this soup is typically made from locally foraged greens. For your own local twist you can always see what is available at your local winter’s farmers market! Ingredients... Read More »
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Recipe: German Chocolate Cake
If you ask a German about German chocolate cake you will likely hear a response the to the effect of – “never heard of it”. This is because German Chocolate... Read More »
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Recipe: Grandma’s Gnocchi
After Cycling Hidden Tuscany Plus! Tufa Towns, some of our travelers returned home with a newfound love of gnocchi. This recipe will (hopefully) give you a taste of Tuscany no... Read More »
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Recipe: Simple French Crepes
Whether you’re in the mood for sweet or savory, this simple French staple can be home to any number of fun fillings! Ingredients ¾ cup sifted flour Pinch of salt... Read More »
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Recipe: Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Flavors of Greece
Recipe: Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Flavors of Greece If you’ve just finished reading about Cycling Ancient Greece From Sparta to Kalamata Plus! Pylos and can’t wait to get a taste... Read More »
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Recipe: Pesto Genovese
Recipe: Pesto Genovese Gardening season is here and that means many of us have bunches of basil just begging to be used. Here is a pesto recipe perfect for turning... Read More »
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Recipe: Rhubarb Tartlets
Recipe: Rhubarb Tartlets A sweet treat to welcome spring Between the creamy custard, bright color and melt-in-your-mouth crust, this recipe makes for a perfect ending to any spring meal! Ingredients... Read More »
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Recipe: Ricotta Dumplings with Asparagus and Garlic
Recipe: Ricotta Dumplings with Asparagus and Garlic Get excited for spring with this fresh recipe! Looking for something new to cook up as you settle into spring? Roll up your... Read More »
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Recipe: Shredded Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad
Shredded Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad Brussels Sprouts and Kale are hardy vegetables when it comes to surviving the winter growing season. We love to use them in salads during... Read More »
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Recipe: Two(ish) ingredient Truffles
Recipe: Two(ish) Ingredient Truffles Because February is synonymous with chocolate, we figured a delicious truffle recipe is the perfect way to get creative in the kitchen and whip up a... Read More »
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Root-Vegetable Confit
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Root-Vegetable Confit This root-vegetable confit is another great winter recipe you that you can adapt with whichever root vegetables happen to be in season or available near you.... Read More »
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Recipe: Spanish Paella
Recipe: Spanish Seafood Paella Paella is commonly referred to as one of Spain’s national dishes, though more specifically it is a regional specialty of Valencia. Originally, the dish was made... Read More »
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Recipe: Beet, Fennel and Goat Cheese Salad
Beet, Fennel and Goat Cheese Salad Living on the edge. I’m always sad to see days grow shorter as I know summer is coming to an end, but I do... Read More »
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Recipe: Nonna’s Granita
Nonna’s Granita Tour Leader Andrea Garreffa shares one nonna’s (grandma’s) granita recipe When the heat of summer settles in, Italians reach for a refreshing glass of granita – the way... Read More »
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Recipe: Empanadas
Recipe: Empanadas A Chilean Classic While you can find Empanada’s across much of Latin America, they are considered a national dish of Chile, and are prepared in as many ways... Read More »