Here’s another quick and easy meal for one of those days when you just don’t want to do much. It’s also easy to replace the ground beef with another meat (turkey?) or meat substitute. You will also probably want to increase the amount of spice you...

    This is a variation of the original Betty Crocker recipe, which, in typical ’50s fashion, called only for pepper and mustard powder. I would never make macaroni and cheese without garlic powder—and this is really just very simple...

Brussels sprouts are having their moment right now—they turn up in all kinds of recipes. Some people love them, some tolerate them, some hate them. I, alas, am one of the latter. But this recipe just might get me past the “no, thanks” stage. I...

Ricotta lemon pasta A perfect dish for transitioning from winter to spring—light, yet filling. Add a light protein if you wish (my favorite is always smoked fish). Ingredients: 12 oz pasta of your choice (such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or...

You’ll adore these ground turkey stuffed peppers! Tender bell peppers stuffed with a delicious ground turkey and rice filling with melted cheese on top. The filling is absolutely delicious: ground turkey and tender rice, cooked with aromatics,...

When you want something easy and vaguely Mexican, this will do it. As always, adjust spice level to suit your taste (I always add LOTS more cumin and smoked paprika). Ingredients: 4 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels (even canned will do in a...

These two local establishments, on opposite sides of Coal Creek, are starting a new chapter!

When I saw this recipe on the website 12 Tomatoes, this jumped out at me: “For most of us, some of the fondest food memories we have are those staple dishes we had in the school lunch room growing up. … of course, these Creamy Cafeteria...

Crockpot Greek Chicken A crockpot or slow cooker is an incredibly useful kitchen tool here in the mountains. You can throw together dinner quickly before going out skiing…or if you are home all day, you can fill your home with wonderful aromas as...

Here’s a classic—easy to make and generally liked by all. The only un-healthy item is the condensed cream of mushroom soup, but using a from-scratch substitute is a LOT more work. As for tuna, the tastiest is packed in olive oil. If you use that,...

CCCIA has already hosted a chili competition for a quarter century. This year, they're starting the next quarter century!

Chinese-Style Zucchini I tend to forget about vegetables when the weather is cold. This one is hard to forget – and it’s easy, too. Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic,...

Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive oil ½ cup finely diced onion 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground turkey 1 Teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon...

Stanley Tucci's Pastina Classica Recipe From one of my favorite actors who just happened to be a foodie. Couldn’t be simpler. Serves: 6-8 Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter 1 pound high quality small dry pasta—Tucci...

Keema Aloo (Ground Beef And Potatoes) Here’s another warming winter dish. It’s a little more complicated than many of the recipes, but well worth the additional effort.  Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or lamb 2 large potatoes, diced 1...

Friday, January 10 Children’s Storytime: Stories! Song! Movement! Music! Play! Every Friday morning from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. we hold storytimes for ages 0 to 4 years old. From 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., we read books, sing songs, learn some ASL, and...

Ingredients: 2 lemons, sliced into thin rounds 1/2 to 1 whole zucchini, sliced into rounds 1 pound mahi mahi fillets 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon sea...

Friday, January 3 Children’s Storytime: Stories! Song! Movement! Music! Play! Every Friday morning from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. we hold storytimes for ages 0 to 4 years old. From 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., we read books, sing songs, learn some ASL, and get...

NEDERLAND - The Nederland Area Seniors (NAS) held their last In-Person Senior Luncheon at the Nederland Community Center on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The weekly event brings together the amazing members and volunteers of the organization to...

Another recipe for cranberry season. This gives a bright note to an otherwise dull winter day. To stay seasonal, serve with a green vegetable or salad. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or other chicken pieces. I like to use...