Paprika pinto bean soup with collard greens

Paprika pinto bean soup with collard greens

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent ingredient in a pot of silky greens and creamy beans. In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every … Read more

The simplest way to make creamy scrambled eggs for a crowd

The simplest way to make creamy scrambled eggs for a crowd

By Ali Slagle, The New York Times To make fluffy, creamy, dreamy scrambled eggs for more than a few people, you don’t need a fancy pan or a newfangled hack. You don’t need boundless time or attention, either. You don’t even need the coffee to kick in yet — in fact, you’ll be rewarded for … Read more

Oak + Maple brings a tasty combination to downtown Loveland

Oak + Maple brings a tasty combination to downtown Loveland

Besides starting with the same letter, whiskey and waffles have more in common than it might seem. Both are derived from grains, both can taste savory or sweet and both are now available under one roof in downtown Loveland. On Dec. 21, Oak + Maple Whiskey & Waffle Co. opened its doors at 123 E. … Read more

3 recipes for serving oysters at home – The Denver Post

3 recipes for serving oysters at home – The Denver Post

By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) PITTSBURGH — Most people have pretty strong opinions on the foods they love, and are just as vocal about the ones they hate. My husband, for instance, cannot stand black licorice while I would never eat an anchovy. (At least we agree on cilantro and blue cheese.) When it … Read more

Denver’s most popular library cookbooks of 2024

Denver’s most popular library cookbooks of 2024

What dishes did Denver try making at home in 2024? Part of that answer can be found within the city’s libraries, which loaned cookbooks to thousands of hungry readers over the year. They include volumes on purely soups, one-pan meals and healthy and sustainable cooking. Ina Garten’s memoir from this year was a New York … Read more

Unwind after hitting the slopes

Unwind after hitting the slopes

Après-ski is a tradition as old as skiing itself. The words, literally “after skiing,” conjure images of Parisians toasting champagne in the sunshine of the Alps. They laugh, dance, eat, and drink because nobody drives anywhere. Here in Colorado, people tend to return to their cars, change, and get on the highway as soon as … Read more

Denver restaurant dishes we loved in December

Denver restaurant dishes we loved in December

Metro Denver’s food scene has never been as vibrant as it is today, something The Denver Post’s food writers and the rest of the staff of The Know understand. That’s why we’re out on the town as much as possible. Each month, we’ll provide you with recommendations about a few of the dishes we tried over … Read more

The best holiday brunches start with this supermarket ingredient

The best holiday brunches start with this supermarket ingredient

By Jerrelle Guy, The New York Times Amid all of the activity Christmas morning — hosting family, prepping dinner, sharing gifts, tidying up and being present enough to truly experience the moment — it can be challenging to pick a dish that strikes the sweet spot between effortless and impressive, one that adds joy (but … Read more

Hot sauce maker Merfs Condiments to shutter in the new year

Hot sauce maker Merfs Condiments to shutter in the new year

A local sauce slinger said business hasn’t been too hot. Merfs Condiments, which said its hot sauce could once be found in 700 restaurants and another 400 stores, will close early next year. “The product is in high demand, but I can’t make any money,” said Kelly Schexnaildre, owner of Merfs, which is named after … Read more

Sushi Sasa has closed in Denver after 20 years

Sushi Sasa has closed in Denver after 20 years

Sushi Sasa, which has been one of Denver’s favorite sushi restaurants for 20 years, said Monday that it has closed. Located at 2401 15th St., Sushi Sasa was owned by Wayne Conwell, who started it in 2005 after working at Sushi Den and for “Iron Chef” Masaharu Morimoto. “It has been an absolute pleasure and … Read more