Recipes
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Recipe: Picnicking On a Bike Ride
Lunch on the Roll Ride until your hungry … or can’t get enough of the view Cycling can certainly kick one’s appetite into gear, and a picnic lunch is a great way to take in local scenery and local specialties… Read full article
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Squash Blossom Quesadillas
Along with the bounty of zucchini and yellow squash, the blossoms of these plants are delicate, colorful and oh so delicious. If you do not have a garden, make friends with a gardener or head to your local farmer’s market. … Read full article
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Recipe: Rhubarb Tartlets
Between the creamy custard, bright color and melt-in-your-mouth crust, this recipe makes for a perfect ending to any meal! Ingredients unsalted butter, for greasing plain flour, for dusting 375 g sweet shortcrust pastry 2 tablespoons grated ginger 1 orange 300… Read full article
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Recipe: Endive Radish Salad with Ricotta Toast
Have you joined the COVID baking craze while stuck at home? If so, this would make a great topping for one of your homemade loafs. If not, you can swing by the store and snag you favorite loaf of fresh… Read full article
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Recipe: Alain’s Homemade Gnocchi
Many of us have been spending extra time in the kitchen lately which has provided an opportunity to work on culinary skills! If you’re looking for some inspiration, Tour Leader Alain has made a great video walking you through the… Read full article
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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 sleeves and dive into this delicious recipe that is sure… Read full article
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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 classic Italian dessert is a must-try! Panna Cotta – “cooked… Read full article
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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 puff pastry at breakfast, after lunch, or any time they’re… Read full article
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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 crock pot. The crock pot is a wonderful kitchen companion… Read full article
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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 fellow Celiacs (gluten-free folks)! It can be tough to navigate… Read full article
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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 a special flavor they have been granted government protection. Kitchens… Read full article
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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, tough bottoms removed ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup… Read full article
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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 straight out of a Michelin-rated kitchen! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin… Read full article
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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 to test easy-to-make recipe ourselves. Ingredients 2½ pounds new or… Read full article
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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, fried squid or any other combination. The key is simplicity.… Read full article
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Recipe: Provençal Greens Soup
In Provençe this soup is typically made from locally foraged greens, so if you can improvise with your favorite leafy greens! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, cut in half lengthwise, sliced, rinsed of dirt and drained on… Read full article
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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 cake is not named after the country but rather after… Read full article
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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 matter where you happen to be dining. Ingredients 2 pounds… Read full article