I had never made a soufflé. I think the reason I’ve never attempted one wasn’t due to the chances it could “fall” but rather because I didn’t have a soufflé pan! Well, know that I know that some of my casserole dishes and even ramekins will work, I’ll be trying my hand at making a variety […]
Mango and Avocado Salad with Tuna Cakes
Mangoes are on sale right now for $1.00 each and because I’m still in a tropical state of mind, having just got back from Hawaii, I’m taking advantage of this sale; regardless of the snow and below zero (with the wind chill factor) temperature outside! We ate a lot of crab cakes on the island […]
Fish Chowder
Here’s a hearty chowder that tastes great no matter what the weather’s like outside. Because of what’s on sale right now I use canned corn instead of fresh and tilapia as my fish. You can use whatever white fish you like. If you want to spend a bit more, you could add some shrimp to […]
Fish Tacos With Lime Aioli, Black Beans & Rice, And A Side Of Mango
My husband and I just got back from Hawaii and while we were there, I think I ate fish tacos at least 5 times at different restaurants. And while they were good, my husband said my fish tacos were better in most cases (and they are a heck of a lot cheaper!) I made this […]
Cheap But Good Chocolates…..
If you need to pick up a last-minute box of chocolates, here’s some cheap but good chocolate choices
Today On KKTV 11 News…Cooking Chicken Cordon Bleu at The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
I know so many friends who order Chicken Cordon Bleu when we go out to dinner who have never tried cooking it themselves because they think it’s too hard or complicated. Executive Chef Justin Boudouin cooks this up in less than 30 minutes with easy and fairly inexpensive ingredients, taking chicken to a “gourmet” level.
Chipotle Chili Beef Tacos With Rice & Corn – $10 or Less Meal
I can get in a rut sometimes when trying to figure out what I want to cook for dinner. Ground beef tacos are one of my “go-to” quick meals but I make them the same way all the time. Instead of using packaged taco seasoning, I decided to try something different and used chipotle chilies in adobo sauce and they were delicious and different.
French Onion Soup – $10 or Less Meal (Perfect For Cold Winter Nights & Only 410 Calories!)
This particular recipe cooks in less than 30 minutes but has the rich flavor of one that takes a lot longer.
Cooking On FOX 21’s Foxy Moms With Craig Coffey…Watch It Live
I love when Craig Coffey (from FOX 21 News Foxy Moms) comes to the house to “help” me cook. We whipped up a couple of healthy but delicious meals for less than $10 for a family of 4, and created a couple of recipes using oranges, which are super cheap right now. Cooking with Craig […]
Tuscan Chicken With Beans – $10 or Less Meal
This is a super fast meal to put together, loaded with flavor and good for you protein and fiber.
Rigatoni With Mushroom Sauce & Romaine, Red Onion & Orange Salad – $10 or Less Meal
Here’s a meatless meal that’s hearty, easy, and delicious. I did try the mushroom sauce using just fresh button mushrooms and then tried it with dried mushrooms mixed with the fresh, and it really did make a difference.
Making Shrimp Salad on KKTV at The Cliff House…With Executive Chef Boudouin
This is not only a fresh and delicious salad, it’s not expensive, easy to make and can be made ahead of time…which makes this a favorite of mine. I am always thrilled to cook alongside The Cliff House Executive Chef, Justin Boudouin, watching how he plates, seasons, and turns out wonderful dish after wonderful dish. […]
Wild Mushroom Bruschetta…Today On KKTV 11 News With Chef Boudouin at The Cliff House
This wild mushroom bruschetta is full of flavors I love but had never thought to put them all on a baguette.
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream With Chocolate Bacon / Vanilla Bean Ice Cream With Rosemary Olive Oil
My friend sent me these two recipes which to be honest, sound weird! But they taste wonderful! Pick up whatever your favorite brand of vanilla bean ice cream is, good quality will make a difference. These are easy recipes that will impress whoever you’re serving it too. Prices will vary depending on what ice cream […]
Linguine With Clams – $10 or Less Meal for 4
Until I made this, I assumed it would be difficult or that I’d have to use fresh clams, which can be difficult to find in some areas and expensive. This recipe uses canned clams and is so super easy, and delicious.
Today on KKTV – Making A Basic (And SO Delicious) Aioli with Chef Boudouin at The Cliff House
I’ve made aioli before but it was more like a “mock” aioli since I used store-bought mayonnaise. After tasting Chef’s Basic Aioli, I will never use my old recipes again.
Today on KKTV…At The Cliff House Making Basic Chicken Stock….Easy & Cheap!
Making homemade stock is super easy and practically free, depending on what you add to it.
Leftover Shredded/Pulled Beef, Pork or Chicken Ideas…Wraps, Nachos, Tacos, Potatoes, Etc.
Have fun with these ideas, change out cheese flavors or use up any fresh vegetables you have in the fridge as additions. These are great ideas for football watching get-togethers, casual dinners, party appetizers, etc.
Today On KKTV With The Cliff House Chef Justin Boudouin…How To Cut Up A Whole Chicken (Saves Money)
Why bother cutting up a whole chicken versus buying one already cut up? Because it can save you a ton of money.
Cucuru Gallery Cafe in Old Colorado City…Our First (But Not Last) Visit
Our first restaurant “review”, of sorts! Cucuru restaurant is housed in an Old Colorado City house with lots of different smaller rooms, with comfy seating and tons of local art, which you can also purchase.