2020

Story behind the recipe: I entered this oatmeal cookie bar in the 10th Annual Lafayette Oatmeal Festival Baking Contest and won 1st Place in the Cookie Category. The recipe is named after a special someone who's "a whole lot of sweet in a tiny little package." Description of the dish:...

Thank you to all staff who participated in our August/September newsletter survey. We received 126 responses, and we were excited to hear how you all spent your time! Have you learned a fun new skill or taken up a hobby since stay-at-home orders were put in place in March? If...

Story behind the recipe: I learned this appetizer recipe during a cooking class at Cook Street in Denver and is always a hit when I make it for get-togethers. Even those who do not like eggplant come away from trying this looking for seconds. Description of the dish: This recipe...

Story behind the recipe: This dish is a go-to for every family brunch. Description of the dish: This breakfast strata is a great, easy egg dish for any breakfast or brunch gathering. The green chilies and spicy cheese give it a little kick, but not overpowering spice. Of course you...

Description of the dish: A spongey and cakey gingerbread that is delicious with a cup of tea as a snacking cake in the afternoon. Time to prep: 20 minutes Time to cook: 1 hour Ingredients: 8 oz Flour 1 tsp baking soda 4 tsp ground ginger 2 tbs treacle (use...

Story behind the recipe: This is a traditional dish that has been passed down through the generations that my family enjoys at family gatherings and picnics. It's a perfect accompaniment for brats and sauerkraut. Description of the dish: Traditional German-style potato salad. May be served hot or cold - both...

Story behind the recipe: I wanted to make a low-sugar and fresh dog treat for my spoiled pups. Even my finicky eater loves these. Description of the dish: These dog biscuits are super easy to make and use healthy ingredients. You can use carrots instead of sweet potatoes depending on...

Story behind the recipe: We learned to make these yummy Sicilian appetizers from my sister- in-law’s father Guiseppe Genova. Very yummy! Description of the dish: A taste of the Mediterranean - Sicilian meat rolls grilled on a skewers. May be served as an appetizer or as part of the main...

Description of the dish: The secret to Fried Rice is to cook the plain rice the day before and let it cool in the refrigerator overnight. Use any vegetables and meat you have on hand. The joy of this recipe is that it is flexible. This recipe is adapted from...

Description of the dish: Baked chicken in a cream sauce with swiss cheese. This recipe makes 6 servings. Time to prep: 10 minutes Time to cook: 35 minutes Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1/2 cup white wine or...