Category Archives: VERY CULINARY

  The poblano is a mild chili pepper originating in the state of Puebla, Mexico, popular in the dish Chili Rellenos Poblanos. Dried poblanos are called ancho or chile ancho, from the Spanish word ancho or “width”. Start with a New York Strip Steak, then take some roasted poblano chilis (roasted, skin and seeds removed) […]

Savory Onion Pie 3 Tbsp. Butter 2 cups sliced onions 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese 4 Eggs 2 cups half-and-half cream 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. Salt 9-inch unbaked pie shell Preheat oven to 400º. Sauté onions in butter, stirring until they are limp. Sprinkle onions in pie shell. Cover with grated cheese,. Beat eggs […]

It’s chilly outside, meaning it’s time for “chili” inside! Here is our turkey chili recipe simple, delicious, meaty and it takes less than an hour to prepare, from start to finish, it’s worth it! INGREDIENTS 1 Package of ground lean Turkey (1.25 lbs) 1 Large Onion, diced 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced 2 Stalks of […]

A WESTERN APPETIZER to serve with drinks before dinner. Western Pinwheels with Walnuts & Corn Spread Ingredients: 1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust when mixed, if you like more spice) 1/4 teaspoon lime juice Grind of fresh black pepper Salt (3/4 teaspoon, adjust when mixed, if you […]

BREAKFAST with an all-in-one casserole! Heh – it’s breakfast, who has time to go to the grocery! Our in-the-fridge version of this casserole: On a recent morning we went for something different for breakfast – a casserole using what we had in the fridge. In a high walled (1”) 12 x 17” baking sheet: spray […]

At Pints Pub, you’ll find the charm and personality of an English Pub, neither home nor work, but a community hub serving as a crossroads for the city center.     Pints Pub, a traditional brew-pub that aspires to be your local pub. There is artisan brewed beer, freshly prepared honest food, and good conversation. […]

Chowmorso Restaurant at 15th Street and Wynkoop in LoDo, Denver.               (Source: ARTSandFOOD® staff visited the restaurant and tried the food.)

Mercantile is the culmination of Chef Alex Seidel’s two previous ventures, Fruition Restaurant and Fruition Farms. Opened in 2007, Fruition Restaurant is a showcase of Chef Seidel’s passion to create approachable, top quality food without the pretense (and price tag) of fine dining. It is perennially honored as one of the top restaurants in Colorado […]

FLUFFY EGG NOG PUNCH Ingredients 4 egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon 1-pint whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 4 egg whites* Directions In a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it […]