Colorado Cooks

Feb 13
Feb 09

Chicken Posole… mmm

twodadscook:

Winter, begone: the crunch of raw vegetables and toothsome hominy really kick up this quick, flavorful soup.

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Feb 05
savourthesenses:

A recipe for Super Bowl Sunday that you won’t want to miss!
Buffalo Chicken Chili w/ Blue Cheese Garlic Bread
Click here for the full post & recipe!

savourthesenses:

A recipe for Super Bowl Sunday that you won’t want to miss!

Buffalo Chicken Chili w/ Blue Cheese Garlic Bread

Click here for the full post & recipe!

Feb 05

Your Nutritionista: Five Healthy Super Bowl Snacks that Satisfy →

nutritionista:

On More than Mary this week, it’s Super Bowl time! And Super Bowl to me just equals fun food… because I’m just not that into you, football.

The one question my clients have been asking over and over again this week is, “But what can I eat at my Super Bowl party?!” Not being a football fan…

Feb 01
savourthesenses:

Orange Chicken
A must have at your Chinese New Year celebration!
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savourthesenses:

Orange Chicken

A must have at your Chinese New Year celebration!

Click here for the full post & recipe!

Jan 31
nutritionista:

This little number has been going around, and let me say: I am DROOLING! A healthier recipe option is at the bottom. You could also up the health factor by experimenting with almond flour/meal instead of bread crumbs or flour.
maryrambin:

I can only imagine how this melts in your mouth!!! I’m making these bad boys next week, I suggest you do the same.
Avocado Fries
Printable Recipe Adapted from Sunset Magazine via Circle B Kitchen
All you need:
Canola oil for frying
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges
Grated parmesan for serving (optional) MR NOTE: NOT OPTIONAL
Simply:
 1. Preheat oven to 200°. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 in. oil until it registers 375° on a deep-fry thermometer.
2. Meanwhile, mix flour with 1/2 tsp. salt in a shallow plate. Put eggs and panko in separate shallow plates.
3. Sprinkle the avocado slices with the remaining ½ tsp salt.   Dip each slice in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then panko to  coat. Set on 2 plates in a single layer.
3. Fry a quarter of avocado slices at a time until deep golden,  30 to 60 seconds. Transfer slices to a plate lined with paper towels.  Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining avocados. Sprinkle with salt  and a little grated parmesan.
(Recipe found via tumblrs: mydailybread and ffffood)
Original Article

BAKED AVOCADO FRIES You’ll need:
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges
Grated parmesan for serving (optional) Mary Note: Not optional in my opinion. [Leah Note: Or mine!!]
Simply:
Preheat oven to 450.
Coat avocado slices in the four, then egg, then panko. Spread on a   cooling rack that has been sprayed with non-stick spray, then place on a   cookie sheet.  Spray the top of the wedges with olive oil and sprinkle   with salt, then bake for about 20 minutes at 450, or until they are   golden brown (I turned my oven up to 500 for the last 5 minutes).

nutritionista:

This little number has been going around, and let me say: I am DROOLING! A healthier recipe option is at the bottom. You could also up the health factor by experimenting with almond flour/meal instead of bread crumbs or flour.

maryrambin:

I can only imagine how this melts in your mouth!!! I’m making these bad boys next week, I suggest you do the same.

Avocado Fries

Printable Recipe
Adapted from Sunset Magazine via Circle B Kitchen

All you need:

  • Canola oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
  • 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges
  • Grated parmesan for serving (optional) MR NOTE: NOT OPTIONAL

Simply:

1. Preheat oven to 200°. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 in. oil until it registers 375° on a deep-fry thermometer.

2. Meanwhile, mix flour with 1/2 tsp. salt in a shallow plate. Put eggs and panko in separate shallow plates.

3. Sprinkle the avocado slices with the remaining ½ tsp salt.  Dip each slice in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then panko to coat. Set on 2 plates in a single layer.

3. Fry a quarter of avocado slices at a time until deep golden, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer slices to a plate lined with paper towels. Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining avocados. Sprinkle with salt and a little grated parmesan.

(Recipe found via tumblrs: mydailybread and ffffood)

BAKED AVOCADO FRIES You’ll need:

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges
  • Grated parmesan for serving (optional) Mary Note: Not optional in my opinion. [Leah Note: Or mine!!]

Simply:

Preheat oven to 450.

Coat avocado slices in the four, then egg, then panko. Spread on a cooling rack that has been sprayed with non-stick spray, then place on a cookie sheet.  Spray the top of the wedges with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, then bake for about 20 minutes at 450, or until they are golden brown (I turned my oven up to 500 for the last 5 minutes).