Kindra Stevens (or Evensen as many of you know her) has long been a Denver source for cooking news and info. As the Denver Food Examiner for the last few years, she’s penned enough recipes to fill a cookbook.
Category: "Recipes"
‘Loch Duart’ Salmon recipe from Encore’s Paul Reilly
Paul Reilly, the chef/owner of Encore on Colfax, is another area culinary pro who isn’t afraid to buck traditional wine pairing wisdom with his Cabernet Day (Sept. 1) pairing. Don’t be scared of salmon and cab, he says. “The portobello mushroom vinaigrette, with its veal stock base, is a great match with the lighter bodied [...]
Sriracha Braised Short Ribs recipe from Japoix’s Rob Michels
“Cabernet is the perfect wine to cook with because it’s robust and is complementary to bold flavors, and I use it often in food pairings,” says executive chef Rob Michels, of Japoix Restaurant, a Japenese/French steakhouse. “I also enjoy drinking Cabernet while cooking to enhance the cooking experience. Braised robust full flavored meats always scream cabernet [...]
Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fig Barbecue recipe from Chicago Louie’s Michel Wahaltere
Chicago Louie’s might be just a tasty Chicago-style sausage food truck, but chef/owner Michel Wahaltere is a classically French trained chef with a diverse culinary set.
Escargot with Garlic Parmesan Broth recipe from Oak Tavern’s Jeremy Roosa
Oak Tavern might get its primary reputation as a late-night party joint, but chef Jeremy Roosa makes sure the food can keep up with the energetic crowd.
Royale recipe from Park Burger’s Jean-Philippe Failyau
Sometimes all you need is some local beef, a couple ounces of blue cheese, a grill and a bottle of local Cabernet Franc. That’s the recipe for food and wine pairing bliss that Park Burger chef/owner Jean-Philippe Failyau serves up to celebrate Cabernet Day (Sept. 1). Park Burger Royale Serves 4 Ingredients 4 1/3 lb. [...]
Cabernet-inspired ice cream recipes from Ice Cream Alchemy’s Peter Arednsen
Ice cream and wine aren’t always perfect bedfellows, but when you make the ice cream with a Cabernet Sauvignon, anything is possible.
Colorado Braised Buffalo Short Rib recipe from Shamrock Foods’ Chris Casson
Chris Casson keeps it simple. Red meat and Cabernet with his Colorado Braised Buffalo Short Rib recipe for Cabernet Day (Sept. 1). Think that works?
Kung Pao Chicken with Chili-Szechuan Sauce and Peanuts recipe from ChoLon
When Chef Lon Symensma moved his acclaimed modern Asian fusion prowess from New York to the 16th Street Mall last year, it gave the downtown attraction a bona fide star of a restaurant. ChoLon has received gobs of kudos from local and national media, and more importantly, Denver diners.
Sofrito Braised Short Ribs recipe from Brandon Foster of Vesta Dipping Grill
Brandon Foster has been with Vesta Dipping Grill since 2005, working his way up through the kitchen staff to his current post as executive chef. At the haute, 14-year-old downtown eatery, he focuses on a seasonal menu with influences from around the globe. While there’s perhaps a touch more Asian influence than anywhere else on [...]


