Is snacking our friend or foe? Well, it can be both! Choose the right foods at the right time and you are doing your body a big favor – but if you don’t have healthy snacks within arm’s reach, you’re probably already munching on those chips… What are the Right Foods? There are actually hundreds…
I’ve been a huge fan of the Tri Tip ever since I started cutting meat in the late 70’s. It may not be the most tender steak in the case, but proper cooking and thin slicing cures that. Its flavor is fabulous, especially when marinated and grilled – and since it’s a fraction of the price of…
If big burger chains can sell billions and billions of burgers, just imagine how many they could sell if they actually made a great burger? You can make a much better burger than a fast food chain, here’s how… Tony’s Slider Patties and Brioche Slider Buns: call ahead and we’ll have them waiting! Locations
Hamburgers are pretty common, but a great burger is a rare and beautiful thing! The ultimate burger and fries is a real treat meal for me, so I want it to be very special! There are only a couple places I will eat a burger out (I did my homework), but not many – I usually cook my…
Back-to-school season means shifting routines and busy mornings — but no matter how packed your schedule gets, one thing should stay a priority: giving your kids the fuel they need to thrive. That’s what we call Kid Fuel — smart, simple nutrition that keeps kids energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. You…
We proudly roast local Colorado chiles! Local Fire-Roasted Chiles at Tony’s We proudly roast local green chiles from Carl Musso’s Family Farm in Pueblo. Join us at this year’s Chile Roasts! We’ll gladly roast your chiles while you shop, or just pick up our pre-packed chiles still warm from the roaster. If you miss the…
I do a lot of grilled fish over the summer – it’s lean, delicious, flexible and cooks very quickly. Usually I pair it with a simple veggie and rice, but when company is coming, I like to kick it up a bit; in this case serving it over Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes and smothering with Tropical…
Making meat and cheese boards that’ll please a crowd! Hungry? Nothing satisfies like meat and cheese board for a quick lunch in the park, at a concert or ball game, with beer or cocktails at happy hour, or with wine while supper cooks – but who has time to put one together? We do! Tony’s Mini…
Gas grills are fast and easy, but don’t offer the flavor of charcoal – but toss in a cedar plank and teach that old gas grill some tasty new tricks! A cedar plank adds just the right amount of smokiness to your dish as it protects delicate meats, fish and vegetables from falling apart, sticking…
The weather’s hot, so cool salads and tender grilled meats are the ticket! This week we got some beautiful peas in from Musso’s Farms in Pueblo, and my fresh herb garden is going crazy, so I put together this impromptu salad / pasta dish with a little pancetta in the freezer and pantry ingredients. Is…
