Sous Vide (Soo Veed) is French for “Under Vacuum”, and a technique becoming more common with restaurant and home chefs. It’s still mostly reserved for high-end restaurants and serious food geeks, but hey, there are a lot of both around these parts! It’s Not New The theory was first described in 1799, was rediscovered in…
French Onion Soup wasn’t invented by a fancy French chef, rather it was a mom with a lot more love and cooking skill than money. OK, so I can’t prove this, but I’m sticking to my story! When made correctly, this soup is beyond compare, but unfortunately I’ve never had a great bowl in a restaurant (even…
Holiday mealtime traditions vary around the globe, but locally, the Beef Rib Roast (aka prime rib, or standing rib roast) is the number one choice. Here are some insider tips and recipes to make your holiday Beef Rib Roast extra special! The Secret to a GREAT Roast… Short and simple, the only way to serve a GREAT…
Tony’s Homemade Heat-n-Serve Appetizers Everybody loves eating appetizers, but nobody likes making them; that’s why we make them for you at Tony’s. Hand-crafted and flash frozen, they go from your freezer to table in about 15 minutes. You’ll never have to make your own appetizers again, and because we make them by hand with great…
Cooking a bird the size of a basketball can be a little intimidating, after all, how often do we get to practice?! My first tip is simple – don’t fear the bird! It’s really not much different than cooking a chicken. Read on for a tips and variations and get ready for the best turkey…
Reviewing the meat case of a local supermarket, I noted tiny print on a pre-packaged steak that said. “TENDERNESS & JUICINESS IMPROVED WITH UP TO 12% OF A PATENTED SOLUTION”. I couldn’t resist, I just had to taste it, and so I took it home. I wasn’t surprised to find it tasted thin, watery and…
Are you digging your own grave with a fork and spoon? These simple tips could extend the quality of your life, help you set the right example for your kids and become your most meaningful gift to future generations. Please consider taking this seriously, few things can enhance a life more than a healthy attitude…
Are you washing chicken and poultry before cooking? Unless you just dropped it in the dirt, there is absolutely no reason to, and it could even make you sick! Don’t do it, here’s why… Simply Washing chicken and poultry can contaminate your sink, faucet, clothes, towels, tools, countertops and other foods in the area.…
I’ve often been asked, “What is classic Colorado cuisine?” Well, this blog has my answer…. We live in some of the best beef and bison country in all of the southwest (and the country for that matter), we love green chiles, we’re generally a healthy (low fat) crowd and we’re very casual… So how about…
Enlightened grilling is more than a way to cook; it’s an everyday escape to a better reality! No matter what problems I may have, they all go up in smoke the moment I start to build that fire. Backyard grilling is like a gateway to the world I really want to live in, one without stress…
