K99 – Colorado’s Best Country » Cooking http://k99.com Thu, 23 May 2013 16:10:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Why Does Todd Harding Cook With A Paper Towel Under His Bare Foot? http://k99.com/why-does-todd-harding-cook-with-a-paper-towel-under-his-bare-foot/ http://k99.com/why-does-todd-harding-cook-with-a-paper-towel-under-his-bare-foot/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 11:06:35 +0000 Todd Harding http://k99.com/?p=276491 Why is Todd barefoot in the kitchen? Why is he stepping on a paper towel? Is is possible to be a messy neat freak?

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]]> http://k99.com/why-does-todd-harding-cook-with-a-paper-towel-under-his-bare-foot/feed/ 0 Todd Harding, TSM It's Time to Start Grilling: Which Grill do You Like Best and the Nations Top 5 Grills http://k99.com/its-time-to-start-grilling-which-grill-do-you-like-best-and-the-nations-top-5-grills/ http://k99.com/its-time-to-start-grilling-which-grill-do-you-like-best-and-the-nations-top-5-grills/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 20:13:59 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=275557 Grilling is a step beyond cooking, it's an art, a sport and an activity worthy of medals and rewards. Step one though is to have a grill, I don't have one, what do you recommend?

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]]> http://k99.com/its-time-to-start-grilling-which-grill-do-you-like-best-and-the-nations-top-5-grills/feed/ 0 myteneo/flickr Cast Iron Skillets: D's Year Long Wait and a Video She Couldn't Stop Watching[VIDEO] http://k99.com/cast-iron-skillets-ds-year-long-wait-and-a-video-she-couldnt-stop-watchingvideo/ http://k99.com/cast-iron-skillets-ds-year-long-wait-and-a-video-she-couldnt-stop-watchingvideo/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 17:00:34 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=272181 I don't know about you, but when I think of a cast iron skillet I think of my mom. My mom made the best ever fried chicken and when she used her cast iron skillet it was even better. I had always wanted a cast iron skillet, but had never purchased one.

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]]> http://k99.com/cast-iron-skillets-ds-year-long-wait-and-a-video-she-couldnt-stop-watchingvideo/feed/ 0 34917178@N08/flickr Why do Leftovers Like Spaghetti Taste Better the Next Day? http://k99.com/why-do-leftovers-like-spaghetti-taste-better-the-next-day/ http://k99.com/why-do-leftovers-like-spaghetti-taste-better-the-next-day/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:21:04 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=264724 I have often been told by my James that I should make spaghetti and lasagna and dishes like chili and then wait to serve them for a day. It's a great idea, but if I make spaghetti tonight for tomorrow night what in the world will we eat tonight?

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]]> http://k99.com/why-do-leftovers-like-spaghetti-taste-better-the-next-day/feed/ 0 ejchang/flickr 5 Cooking Fails [VIDEOS] http://k99.com/who-is-chef-kristi-larson/ http://k99.com/who-is-chef-kristi-larson/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:25:42 +0000 Beano http://999thepoint.com/?p=210885 The Taste of Home Cooking School will be in Fort Collins next Tuesday at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins. Take a look at these five cooking fails that might make you feel a little better about mishaps you've had in the kitchen.

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]]> http://k99.com/who-is-chef-kristi-larson/feed/ 0 YouTube Crazy Household Tools: Unveiled! http://k99.com/crazy-household-tools-unveiled/ http://k99.com/crazy-household-tools-unveiled/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:45 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=251596 I loved all the answers to my crazy household tools question yesterday, some of the guesses were priceless.

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]]> http://k99.com/crazy-household-tools-unveiled/feed/ 0 D Dennison-TSM Crazy Household Tools: What in the World is That and How do you Use it? http://k99.com/crazy-household-tools-what-in-the-world-is-that-and-how-do-you-use-it/ http://k99.com/crazy-household-tools-what-in-the-world-is-that-and-how-do-you-use-it/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:49:52 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=251460 I had never seen one before and still don't believe it now, what do you think this is?

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]]> http://k99.com/crazy-household-tools-what-in-the-world-is-that-and-how-do-you-use-it/feed/ 0 D Dennison-TSM The Dancing of the Cornish Game Hens [VIDEO] http://k99.com/the-dancing-of-the-cornish-game-hens-video/ http://k99.com/the-dancing-of-the-cornish-game-hens-video/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:06:44 +0000 Todd Harding http://k99.com/the-dancing-of-the-cornish-game-hens-video/ Todd Harding made Cornish game hens over a bed of wild rice while he was on vacation. One step that cannot be overlooked is the "Dancing of the Hens". We have the video for you!

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]]> http://k99.com/the-dancing-of-the-cornish-game-hens-video/feed/ 0 Todd Harding, TSM New Invention Keeps Bread Fresh For Up To 60 Days? Tell Me More [POLL] http://k99.com/new-invention-keeps-bread-fresh-for-up-to-60-days-tell-me-more-poll/ http://k99.com/new-invention-keeps-bread-fresh-for-up-to-60-days-tell-me-more-poll/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:43:51 +0000 Charley Barnes http://k99.com/?p=232866 Who doesn't love good science? And who doesn't love good fresh, moldy free, bread. Seems there is a company in Texas that now claims to have found a way to keep your bread fresh and mold free for 60 days.

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]]> http://k99.com/new-invention-keeps-bread-fresh-for-up-to-60-days-tell-me-more-poll/feed/ 0 Joern Haufe, Getty Images Thanksgiving: 10 Thing's you Should Know About your Turkey! [VIDEO] http://k99.com/thanksgiving-10-things-you-should-know-about-your-turkey-video/ http://k99.com/thanksgiving-10-things-you-should-know-about-your-turkey-video/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:56:30 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=218780 For some this Thursday will be the first time to ever cook a turkey for others it will cause much stress not to dry it out and a few chosen will again make the best tasting-moist turkey ever. Are you one of the chosen?

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]]> http://k99.com/thanksgiving-10-things-you-should-know-about-your-turkey-video/feed/ 0 allaboutchase, flickr Who Won the Great Cookie Bake-Off Between Todd & Caitlin? http://k99.com/who-won-the-great-cookie-bake-off-between-todd-caitlin/ http://k99.com/who-won-the-great-cookie-bake-off-between-todd-caitlin/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:44:03 +0000 Todd Harding http://k99.com/?p=203493 So, if you read yesterday's post, you know that our Promotions Director, Caitlin Youngs and I had a Chocolate Chip Cookie Bake-Off.  You might be wondering who won the competition!

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]]> http://k99.com/who-won-the-great-cookie-bake-off-between-todd-caitlin/feed/ 0 Todd Harding, TSM The Great Cookie Bake-Off: Todd Harding vs Caitlin Youngs http://k99.com/the-great-cookie-bake-off-todd-harding-vs-caitlin-youngs/ http://k99.com/the-great-cookie-bake-off-todd-harding-vs-caitlin-youngs/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:44:21 +0000 Todd Harding http://k99.com/?p=203120 The Great Cookie Bake-Off at K99 is underway. Last night I baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies. Our promotions director Caitlin Youngs also baked a batch. Today we find out who makes the best cookie.

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]]> http://k99.com/the-great-cookie-bake-off-todd-harding-vs-caitlin-youngs/feed/ 0 Todd Harding, TSM Brian's New Secret Formula For Great Steaks http://k99.com/brians-new-secret-formula-for-great-steaks/ http://k99.com/brians-new-secret-formula-for-great-steaks/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:13:57 +0000 Brian Gary http://k99.com/?p=129323  

There are few things in this world more delicious than a steak cooked on the grill. I love a steak but have never been able to make one at home that comes close to how good they are in a steakhouse..until this weekend.

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]]> http://k99.com/brians-new-secret-formula-for-great-steaks/feed/ 0 Photo by Brian Gary Recipe Rescue: Flavortown Comes to the Kitchen, It's Chicken! http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-flavortown-comes-to-the-kitchen-its-chicken/ http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-flavortown-comes-to-the-kitchen-its-chicken/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:37:25 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=108269 Chicken is a versatile and healthy protein. I get asked a lot for ideas on how to put a little more flavor into chicken; chicken can be dull.

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]]> http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-flavortown-comes-to-the-kitchen-its-chicken/feed/ 0 laurelfan, flickr Recipe Rescue: Superbowl Snacks; FOUL! http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-superbowl-snacks-foul/ http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-superbowl-snacks-foul/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:42:22 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=101079 The best thing about making bbq sandwiches like these is the mess factor. There is very little mess, nobody is assembly a sandwich and bbq sauce doesn't end up on the carpet. Another plus, they are a great snack that packs a filling punch.

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]]> http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-superbowl-snacks-foul/feed/ 0 jeffreyww, flickr Rare or Well-Done: How Do You Like Your Beef? [POLL] http://k99.com/rare-or-well-done-how-do-you-like-your-beef-poll/ http://k99.com/rare-or-well-done-how-do-you-like-your-beef-poll/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:25:49 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=100319 When it comes to making steak in my house there is such a wide array of temperature preferences. My James and Josh prefer the cow to walk swiftly past an open flame and Colton likes it to stand in the middle of the fire for a couple of days. How do you like your beef?

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]]> http://k99.com/rare-or-well-done-how-do-you-like-your-beef-poll/feed/ 0 basheertome, flickr Recipe Rescue: Superbowl Snacks; First and Ten http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-superbowl-snacks-first-and-ten/ http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-superbowl-snacks-first-and-ten/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:35:56 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=99536 Open a bag of Doritos and crack open a can of root beer, planning done! Okay, now for the girls...

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]]> http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-superbowl-snacks-first-and-ten/feed/ 0 foodtruckapp, flickr Recipe Rescue: Get's a Facelift! http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-gets-a-facelift/ http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-gets-a-facelift/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:50:25 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=99150 I have been researching recipes and trying new things on my family to come up with some kick butt recipes that are going to make you an even greater star in the kitchen. Not only is the new series of recipes going to make you a culinary genius, its going to save time and money.

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]]> http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-gets-a-facelift/feed/ 0 tinfoilraccoon, flickr Recipe Rescue: 24 Days of Thanksgiving; Turkey Questions Answered! http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-24-days-of-thanksgiving-turkey-questions-answered/ http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-24-days-of-thanksgiving-turkey-questions-answered/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:51:25 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=61238 I don't know why, but that unassuming frozen bird causes so much grief every year. How big a turkey will feed everyone AND give us left overs? To Tent or Not? Is it safe to stuff the bird? How long do I cook it? How hot should the oven be? What does basting do and is it necessary?  Okay, before I stress you out with all this potential turkey drama, let's just dig right in and answer your questions.

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]]> http://k99.com/recipe-rescue-24-days-of-thanksgiving-turkey-questions-answered/feed/ 0 crucifixioncruise, flickr A Story of Grandma and the Disappearing Shepard's Pie! http://k99.com/a-story-of-grandma-and-the-disappearing-shepards-pie/ http://k99.com/a-story-of-grandma-and-the-disappearing-shepards-pie/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:23:53 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=7722 In the tradition of sharing my favorite recipes, here is one of my favorite comfy foods for a 'gloomy' cool day. My grandmother used to make a version of this recipe. She was a gourmet, a perfectionist in her cooking. Through the years I have taken her love for food and cooking and simplified many of her recipes.

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