GO BRONCOS!

We have our 'Bronco' on!

If you are from Colorado, it is a given that you will cheer for the Denver Broncos.  In addition, you are not surprised by the sight of things that are orange and blue like: homes, cars, and sunsets.  I am a product of the Elway days, The Drive, and the Three Amigos.  I am so excited that the Broncos are back in the Super Bowl!  To celebrate, I have a few orange and blue dishes to try.  Most are vegan and gluten free, so these are safe foods to bring to the People’s Republic of Boulder (you know who you are!).

Carrot Ginger Dip

2 cups of shredded or finely chopped carrots

3 TBSP of diced shallots

¼ cup of chopped, fresh ginger

¼ cup of rice vinegar

2 TBSP of honey or agave

2 TBSP sesame oil

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup water

½ tsp. sea salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Place everything in a blender and keep it spinning until everything is smooth.  The dip goes well with vegetables, chips, or can be used as a salad dressing.   It also can be mixed with avocado for a different kind of guacamole.

Butternut Squash and Blue Corn Tacos

*These can be made with chicken, just add shredded, cooked chicken.

1 medium size butternut squash

 2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 sweet onion, coarsely sliced

2 TBSP olive oil

1 can of vegetarian refried beans

12 blue corn tortillas, hard shell

1 jar of tomatillo salsa

1 cup of shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup chopped cilantro

The green stuff is shredded 'Seahawk'

Slice butternut squash into small sections, peel and cube and remove seeds.  Place in an oven safe dish with garlic and onion and bake at 375 degrees for 45-60 min or until cooked.  Once the butternut squash is cooked, coarsely chop and combine the onions, garlic and squash until the mixture is slightly mashed.  Heat beans on the stove top and heat oven to 220 degrees.

Divide the heated beans and butternut squash into shells.  Add chicken and cheese if that works for you.  Place tacos into a large oven safe dish or cookie sheet and heat in the oven for about 10 minutes at 220 degrees.  Garnish with cilantro and a generous spoonful of tomatillo salsa.

Mile High Brownies

If you are living outside of Colorado, this is a conversation brownie. Be prepared to answer questions regarding the new law in Colorado if you call them Mile High Brownies.  

Anyway...

Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix is really good!  It even works when you omit the egg.  The mix has wheat but it is dairy free.  Substitute the egg with a FLAX EGG and make adjustments for altitude, if needed, as suggested on the box.