Restaurateur Frank Bonanno out at El Rancho

Restaurateur Frank Bonanno out at El Rancho

Denver restaurateur Frank Bonanno stepped in to take over operations at Evergreen’s famed El Rancho when it reopened after a very contentious and public ownership battle in 2022. Now, Bonanno is out. “Bonanno Concepts will no longer operate El Rancho Colorado as our vision and values differ from the rest of the current investor group,” … Read more

Festival del Pozole, Shakespeare in the Parking Lot

Festival del Pozole, Shakespeare in the Parking Lot

Soup’s on Saturday. Denver’s Westwood neighborhood continues to be one of the best places to dine on and learn about the cuisine of Mexico and other Latin American countries as it hosts festivals celebrating everything from tamales to salsa to mole. Today, Cultura Chocolate and Hecho en Westwood host their fourth annual Festival del Pozole, … Read more

Restaurant Olivia opening second Italian spot Emilia in RiNo Denver

Restaurant Olivia opening second Italian spot Emilia in RiNo Denver

With weekends booked out months in advance, Restaurant Olivia is one of the hottest tables in town. Chef Ty Leon, Austin Caron and Heather Morrison opened the Italian eatery in Washington Park in 2020, earning a spot as one of 30 recommended restaurants in the inaugural Michelin Guide last year. The restaurant hand-makes 10-12 pounds … Read more

3 festive main dishes for any spring party

3 festive main dishes for any spring party

By Lidey Heuck, The New York Times After the quiet winter months, spring heralds the return of longer days and gathering over leisurely meals. The best dishes for those get-togethers are the ones that feel celebratory enough to serve to guests, but are simple enough to ensure you’re not spending all day in the kitchen. … Read more

Colorado teahouse trains, employs people with special needs

Colorado teahouse trains, employs people with special needs

Five-year-old Avery Bland may not be able to express herself in a typical way, but when the youngster rolls into her new namesake teahouse in Loveland, it’s clear that she’s pretty darn happy. Avery is nonverbal, blind and wheelchair-bound. “She smiles the entire time, and she squeals while she’s there,” said mom Kristen Bland, who … Read more

Moroccan burgers with cucumber slices and tomatoes – The Denver Post

Moroccan burgers with cucumber slices and tomatoes – The Denver Post

By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service Bring the flavors of Morocco to your burger recipe. It’s a tasty twist on your classic burger. I added warm and savory spices — cinnamon, cumin and turmeric and lots of fresh mint — to ground meat for a unique blend of flavors. A secret to getting a caramelized … Read more

Dal Is the ultimate comfort food

Dal Is the ultimate comfort food

By Priya Krishna, The New York Times One of my favorite Hindi terms is “ghar ka khaana.” It literally means “home food,” but it also encompasses the singular joy and unfussiness of meals made in your own kitchen — the dishes that remind you of childhood, the ones you won’t often find in restaurants. My … Read more

Mary Berry’s ‘cheated’ lasagne swaps key ingredients but still tastes delicious

Mary Berry’s ‘cheated’ lasagne swaps key ingredients but still tastes delicious

Ingredients: 6 sheets of fresh lasagne 150g (5oz) Cheddar, grated Chicken, mushroom and spinach mixture 2 tbsp olive oil 500g (1lb 2oz) skinless and boneless chicken thighs, diced 1/2 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 200g (7oz) button mushrooms, sliced 200g (7oz) baby spinach 2 tsp cornflour 200g (7oz) creme … Read more

Mary Berry’s Ultimate Chocolate Brownie recipe with ‘gooey middle’

Mary Berry’s Ultimate Chocolate Brownie recipe with ‘gooey middle’

However, if you plan on throwing a party or get-together you can freeze the bake once it is cooked or you can cook it up to two days before serving. How to make Mary Berry’s Ultimate Chocolate Brownie recipe: Ingredients 360g (12 1/2 oz) Bournville plain chocolate (2 x 180g packets), broken into pieces 225g … Read more