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Crisped rice treats without the cloying marshmallow? Sweet.

Whether you are someone who finds classic crispy rice treats irresistible (my daughter), or someone who would much rather a piece of dark chocolate for dessert (me), this recipe will satisfy...

DATE: Apr 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Can a chile pepper really cause an ‘incapacitating’ headache?

A 34-year-old man ate a Carolina Reaper, the hottest chile pepper on earth, and developed what’s known as a “thunderclap headache.” It was the headache heard ‘round the world. Med...

DATE: Apr 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Take good care of your kitchen knives, and they will take good care of you

It’s hard to make good food without a good knife. We strongly encourage you to buy a good knife, but if you don’t take care of it, the quality and price won’t matter. “...

DATE: Apr 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

How to ranch-dress a salad and keep things light

Nothing does the trick of making raw or blanched vegetables irresistibly delicious quite the way a drizzle or dip of creamy ranch dressing does. That’s why this ranch redo is so game-changin...

DATE: Apr 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

How to choose the right flour for the right baking recipe

You probably have a bag of flour in your pantry. And it’s probably all-purpose, the workhorse of baking. But there are plenty of other, more specialized flours out there, and even if you’re ...

DATE: Apr 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Cantera in downtown Durango pays culinary homage to Mexico in a modern way

Macho’s owner opens restaurant and bar in former Lost Dog location

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Here’s evidence that a great bowl of ramen doesn’t need pork or chicken

Speaking selfishly, I think one of the great benefits of the boom in American ramen joints is the growing presence of plant-based bowls. No longer do vegans and vegetarians need to avoid noo...

DATE: Apr 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Pine River Shares aims to build a food-secure region

Nonprofit encourages residents to produce 10% of their food

DATE: Apr 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three restaurants compete in search for best green chile

Absolute, Beny’s and Oscar’s make shortlist for Colorado’s best green chile

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

4 tips that guarantee a better plate of pasta every time

Dried pasta can be the ultimate convenience food. It’s shelf-stable. You can make a little or a lot, throw together a quick sauce from the pantry or even pop open something store-bought. Pas...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

A smoky-sweet dressing takes this black-eyed-pea dish to another level

Some ingredients seem born to go together. Apples and cheddar. Watermelon and feta. Chocolate and tahini. I’m not sure what genius first combined oranges and chipotle, but it had ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

You don’t have to be a bro to love Fireball Whiskey cake

I couldn’t help but be intrigued and entertained when I came across a cake recipe with an unusual ingredient: cinnamon-flavored Fireball Whiskey. It uses instant vanilla pudding mix, too – s...

DATE: Mar 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food