Keema Aloo (Ground Beef And Potatoes) Here’s another warming winter dish. It’s a little more complicated than many of the recipes, but well worth the additional effort.  Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or lamb 2 large potatoes, diced 1...

Friday, January 10 Children’s Storytime: Stories! Song! Movement! Music! Play! Every Friday morning from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. we hold storytimes for ages 0 to 4 years old. From 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., we read books, sing songs, learn some ASL, and...

Ingredients: 2 lemons, sliced into thin rounds 1/2 to 1 whole zucchini, sliced into rounds 1 pound mahi mahi fillets 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon sea...

Friday, January 3 Children’s Storytime: Stories! Song! Movement! Music! Play! Every Friday morning from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. we hold storytimes for ages 0 to 4 years old. From 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., we read books, sing songs, learn some ASL, and get...

NEDERLAND - The Nederland Area Seniors (NAS) held their last In-Person Senior Luncheon at the Nederland Community Center on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The weekly event brings together the amazing members and volunteers of the organization to...

Another recipe for cranberry season. This gives a bright note to an otherwise dull winter day. To stay seasonal, serve with a green vegetable or salad. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or other chicken pieces. I like to use...

Friday, December 27 Children’s Storytime: Stories! Song! Movement! Music! Play! Every Friday morning from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. we hold storytimes for ages 0 to 4 years old. From 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., we read books, sing songs, learn some ASL, and...

This is the time of year for all things cranberry. This cake is really easy to make and is not too sweet…makes for a delicious breakfast, or for the end of a rich holiday meal. Ingredients: 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 cups granulated...

A lovely, fragrant, warming dish for these cold nights. Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground...

Colder weather means your tummy can use a warm treat, but we don’t always have the time to make meals from scratch. Here’s one that mostly requires heating and putting together.   Ingredients: 1 can of your favorite vegetable soup 1...

Love cabbage rolls? Hate the effort it takes to make them? Have we got the recipe for you! All of the flavor with less than half the work…and even less if you use pre-cooked rice. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey or pork 1 medium...

Central City’s dining scene is about to get a taste of New Orleans as Lan-Yap, a Cajun-style restaurant, prepares to open at 430 Lawrence Street, Unit C.  Previously home to Dory Dozens Market, this cozy spot promises authentic flavors...

Stovetop Goulash A quick and extremely easy cool-weather dinner – great for coming in off the slopes! Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced...

CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Arts Association (GCAA) hosted a spectacular and savory evening with its 2024 fundraiser, the inaugural Taste of Gilpin, on November 14, 2024, at Central City’s historic Teller House.  As someone who attended...

Ingredients:  2 cups whole almonds 6 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg  1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons water Instructions: - Take all the ingredients...

NEDERLAND - With winter comes a craving for that confectionery favorite, a hankering for homemade nourishment, a pining for pie. Luckily, the Nederland Community Library, in collaboration with the Nederland Food Pantry, brought back the community...

Get ready for the inaugural Taste of Gilpin! CENTRAL CITY - If you love good food, great drinks, and supporting the arts, clear your calendar for Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Historic Teller House in Central...

Ingredients: All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 (8-oz.) tube crescent dough 1/2 pound deli sliced ham 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard 8 oz. sliced Swiss cheese 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4...

This is very quick and simple, but delicious. Be sure to use the best tuna you can find – the quality varies enormously between brands. The tuna should look like one or two big chunks rather than if it were mashed up. Ingredients: 8 oz pasta...

This is rich, but wonderfully comforting after a day outdoors in the brisk mountain air.