Recipes

Recipe: Ginger Squash Soup Fall is here and with the crispy air comes an excellent excuse to head out to the farmers market and pick up some fresh squash followed by a relaxing afternoon in the kitchen cooking a delicious… Read full article

Recipe: Sicilian Pistachio Cake It is well known across Italy that each region has its own culinary specialty. The foothills of Mount Etna, in eastern Sicily, grow pistachios with such a special flavor they have been granted government protection. Kitchens… Read full article

Easy and delicious, this frittata makes for a great brunch dish or an easy late-night dinner. Here’s a classic from Mark Bittman’s recipe box. Ingredients 1 small bunch medium asparagus, tough bottoms removed ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup… Read full article

We love foods that are fresh from the garden (or farmer’s market). Here is a great summer salad that is super quick to prepare but looks and tastes like it’s straight out of a Michelin-rated kitchen! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin… Read full article

Warm weather means backyard BBQ’s and pot luck dinners! At the Fort Collins office we have been enjoying an abundance of boiled local eggs during staff lunches, so we’re excited to test easy-to-make recipe ourselves. Ingredients 2½ pounds new or… Read full article

In Provençe this soup is typically made from locally foraged greens, so if you can improvise with your favorite leafy greens! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, cut in half lengthwise, sliced, rinsed of dirt and drained on… Read full article

If you ask a German about German chocolate cake you will likely hear a response the to the effect of – “never heard of it”. This is because German Chocolate cake is not named after the country but rather after… Read full article

After Cycling Hidden Tuscany Plus! Tufa Towns, some of our travelers returned home with a newfound love of gnocchi.  This recipe will (hopefully) give you a taste of Tuscany no matter where you happen to be dining. Ingredients 2 pounds… Read full article

Whether you’re in the mood for sweet or savory, this simple French staple can be home to any number of fun fillings! Ingredients ¾ cup sifted flour Pinch of salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons clarified butter *Instructions… Read full article

Recipe: Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Flavors of Greece If you’ve just finished reading about Cycling Ancient Greece From Sparta to Kalamata Plus! Pylos and can’t wait to get a taste of Greece, we hope this simple recipe will satisfy your… Read full article

Recipe: Pesto Genovese Gardening season is here and that means many of us have bunches of basil just begging to be used. Here is a pesto recipe perfect for turning fresh basil into a delicious addition to your meal –… Read full article

Shredded Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad Brussels Sprouts and Kale are hardy vegetables when it comes to surviving the winter growing season. We love to use them in salads during cooler months because they are delicious and nutritious – and… Read full article

Recipe: Two(ish) Ingredient Truffles Because February is synonymous with chocolate, we figured a delicious truffle recipe is the perfect way to get creative in the kitchen and whip up a dessert worth sharing with loved ones.  You can stick with… Read full article

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Root-Vegetable Confit This root-vegetable confit is another great winter recipe you that you can adapt with whichever root vegetables happen to be in season or available near you. Not to mention after you’ve finished the initial preparation you… Read full article

Recipe: Spanish Seafood Paella Paella is commonly referred to as one of Spain’s national dishes, though more specifically it is a regional specialty of Valencia. Originally, the dish was made using chicken, rabbit, snails and three kinds of fresh beans. … Read full article

Beet, Fennel and Goat Cheese Salad Living on the edge. I’m always sad to see days grow shorter as I know summer is coming to an end, but I do take a bit of comfort knowing that with the change… Read full article

Nonna’s Granita Tour Leader Andrea Garreffa shares one nonna’s (grandma’s) granita recipe When the heat of summer settles in, Italians reach for a refreshing glass of granita – the way nonna used to make it… literally. On a recent tour… Read full article