LUXURY DUDE RANCH IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO
Blueberry Cornmeal Upside-down cake (2 – 9” cast iron pans) Ingredients (cake batter): 1 ½ cups cornmeal 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound butter, soft 3 cups granulated sugar 8 eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups…
As Cholly heads out with Alaya and Eamon to visit family for their spring break, he left us with a couple great recommendations for spring time sips. Not to alienate the beer or wine drinkers, he is sharing one of each. Cheers! New Belgium Spring Blonde Belgian Style Ale Light copper-colored with a tall, white…
“Rye-sotto” with Glazed Root Vegetables Ingredients (for the “rye-sotto”): 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced 4 cloves garlic minced 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups rye berries 2 quarts vegetable stock Salt and pepper to taste 3 ounces chevre Procedure: This “rye-sotto” is obviously a play…
Yep, kale is all the rage right now. It’s one of the most talked about super foods, and everywhere you turn someone is trying to make it appeal to the masses one way or another. Although kale does not do it for everyone, this salad has a really good shot at turning even the…
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Chef Chol thought it would be perfect timing to share his recipe for turkey brine. Enjoy! VVR Turkey Brine (for one 15-18 pound Turkey) Ingredients: 1 Gallon Apple juice 1 Gallon Water 1 ½ Pounds Kosher salt 12 ounces dark brown sugar 4 cinnamon…
Nothing says summertime like S’mores. This summer we have been enjoying a new creation by our chefs that takes the traditional s’mores concept and turns it into a cookie. So, if you don’t have access to an open campfire and long sticks, you can always try out this recipe. Enjoy! S’mores Cookies (makes 2 dozen…
We received a request for this recipe the other day from one of our guests who wanted to make this for her sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. We may be a bit late in getting this out there for all of you to try on Valentine’s Day, but why not celebrate a wonderful dinner another night?…
by Alaya There is just something about fall that says, “Bring on the pumpkins!” Muffins, pies, lattes… it’s seems everywhere you go, you find this autumnal squash. And I guess we’re no different here at VVR. As a treat for the few staff who are still here, Chef Chol recently made his delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake. (His…
by Alaya As the chef’s wife, I am in the unique position of taste-testing the dishes that come out of his kitchen. This classic-with-a-twist fried chicken is one of my favorites! Gourmet comfort food? It might seem like an oxymoron, but once you try it, you realize it’s the best of both worlds: your favorite…
Chef Cholly’s has another delightful summertime appetizer for us this month: a summer vegetable tempura paired with a light and flavorful ponzu dipping sauce. Delicious! Although fried, the light tempura batter keeps this vegetable appetizer fresh and crisp and the zesty ponzu dipping sauce adds an Asian twist – perfect for a hot summer day.…
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