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Colorado

Colorado became a state in 1876, one-hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, thus earning it the nickname the Centennial State. The name Colorado comes from the Rio Colorado, which in Spanish means, “the red-colored river.” Colorado exists on the boundary between the Southwest, the Mountain States, and the Central Plains. It is the home of the Great Rocky Mountains, but Colorado also marks the spot where the magnificent peaks flatten out into the wide-open rangelands of the Great Plains. What was once bison country is now big beef country. Historically, the stews, roasts, and one-pot dishes that grew up on the plains of Colorado made use of wild game and freshwater fish, reflecting the diet of early prospectors, explorers, and Native Americans. Today, there is also a considerable and well-established organic food industry in Colorado; and on the Western Slope of the Rockies, an impressive wine industry has emerged.

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Living In: Dillon, Colorado, USA

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A little about me. I am a professional cook. I wouldn't quite call myself a chef. I've lots to learn yet. On and off I'd say I've been cooking for 8 years. I currently work at a newly opened restaurant in Dillon, Colorado called The Red Mountain Grill (www.redmountaingrill.com).

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Tomato Chicken Parmesan

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by BroncosFan

My daughter requested this recipe. It was very, very good! The only thing I changed was the type of cheese (what I had on hand). I will make this again!

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Cheddar Cheese Bread

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by BroncosFan

This is pretty good bread. I (as many others) did not have powdered milk. So, I replaced the water with warmed milk and left out the powdered stuff. I also used 2 cups of sharp cheddar. YUM! I didn't bake in the bread machine. I used the dough cycle, formed into a loaf, let rise about another 40 minutes or so, then baked at 350 for about 30 minutes and brushed with some melted butter. It was very good!

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