With a bit of attention to weights, measures, and ingredients, the next pot of mac and cheese you make for your kids might actually be one you won’t mind eating either.

Pumpkin bars gets a whole grain upgrade, and a cream cheese frosting spiked with Bourbon and real vanilla bean.

Holiday dessert cranked up to 11! A rich pumpkin cheesecake with the bite of a gingersnap crust and the indulgent kick of a sour cream and chile chocolate ganache spiked with brandy, vanilla, and a …

Crock pot? Bah! This is real barbeque! Rich and smoky small batch BBQ pulled pork by way of country-style ribs.

Locally-sourced pork and a homemade seasoning blend that contains readily identifiable ingredients might just elevate a brat burger to top sausage at your next cookout!

A do-ahead cold soup that’s beyond easy to make. The rich yellow hue of this squash gazpacho is a bright and sunny compliment to any plate!
 
 
 
 

Gigantic Colorado peaches anchor a simple salsa that is a zen balance  of tangy, spicy, and sweet. Great on grilled meats, and just dandy sitting atop a tortilla chip.

Hearty, nutty, sweet, and satisfying. A whole wheat breakfast cookie that contains as much green vegetable as it does sugar- and the Kids still love ‘em!
 
 
 
 
 

Moist, flavorful, and crazy-tender: Boneless leg of lamb slow roasted on the BBQ.

A spaghetti salad chock-full of garden vegetables and whole grain pasta; fit for any potluck, picnic or social gathering where food is needed (which we all know is just about all of ‘em).

No excuses for fresh-baked bread on a hot summer day. Take it to the grill! This BBQ-friendly recipe yields a hot, crusty loaf of focaccia without a lot of fuss.

Secrets of the pit pros revealed! Pork spareribs that are perfectly-seasoned, generously smoked, and barely clinging to the bone tender.
Sauce? Sans-sauce? It’s all good!